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In this interview with former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, Randy Alcorn discusses how Hell, not Heaven, is our default destination when we die, unless we have trusted Christ.  

Question from a reader: If we understand that sex was holy and sacred in Eden as well as in the context of marriage on this Earth, why would we think that sex would be out of place or offensive on the New Earth?

I would dull the minds of Christians, and make them believe that prayer is not important, and that faithfulness and obedience are optional.

This is an argument I’ve heard a number of times throughout the years: “Babies will go to heaven anyway, so abortion isn’t so bad—in fact, it’s actually in the child’s ultimate best interests.” 

Only the elect can be saved; and, no one who is elect ever reaches death not having responded to God’s gift of salvation.

During the weekend, a new funeral procession arrives every 15 or 20 minutes. On one day, 52 people are buried; 43 of them were between the ages of 19 and 50. Most are Africa’s latest victims of AIDS.

In this five and a half minute clip, Randy Alcorn answers a question about whether the desire to have large churches with buildings and a large staff hinders giving.

I think the key may be that there are different kinds of seeking spoken of in Scripture.

You are made for a person and a place. Jesus is the person. Heaven is the place.

Many people have lost loved ones who didn’t know Christ. Some people argue that people in Heaven won’t know Hell exists. But this would make Heaven’s joy dependent on ignorance, which is nowhere taught in Scripture.

In this interview with former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, Randy Alcorn answers that question, "What will our memories and relationships be like in Heaven?" See Randy's book Heaven for more information. 

This verse must be understood by taking into account the verses around it, and the book as a whole.

I came to know my friend Jim Harrell after he read my book Heaven. We talked on the phone, exchanged e-mails, and quickly connected at a heart level. Jim, a successful businessman, strong and athletic for most of his life, told me he really looked forward to reading If God Is Good.

Question from a reader: If when we die we are judged and go immediately to the intermediate Heaven as Randy states, how can Revelation 20:5 be true? This verse is talking about the transition period between the intermediate and the Eternal Heaven. Verse 5 is pre-eternal Heaven.