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Bara is used of man’s creation, which is not ex nihilo but out of the earth (Gen. 1:26, 5:1, etc.). So the word is NOT restricted to making something out of nothing (as is often stated), but includes making something out of what already exists. 

God has created each of us with certain desires that correspond to certain motivations. Each of us has built-in desires for pleasure, possessions, and power. At first this may sound unbiblical, because we have come to think of these things as temptations.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why do we need a balance of grace and truth?"

Randy Alcorn answers the question, " Can you be pro-choice about abortion even if you think it's the wrong choice?"

Conservatives emphasize truth (morals), liberals emphasize grace (compassion).

Randy Alcorn teaches on Luke 15 at the Cannon Beach Conference Center.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "How do we balance showing grace and truth?"

Prayer among evangelical Christians is always in danger of degenerating into a glorified gold rush. Almost every book on prayer deals with the “get” element mainly.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Isn't Abortion a Matter of Right to Privacy?"

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why is it important to hear truth conveyed with grace?"

And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 

In this two and a half minute clip, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "When did you put your faith in Christ?"

Follow Scripture’s lead toward what you should pray for. (If prayer’s the train, make Scripture the rails.) 

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