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Why Would God Want to Serve Us in Heaven?

article - Randy Alcorn

As a father who loves his children goes out of his way to help them, God promises that he will always give of himself for us. Why? Because he loves us and wants to show forever his appreciation for our loyalty and service to him in this life. Does that mean we deserve God’s grace? Of course not. By definition, God’s grace is something we don’t deserve. If we deserved it, it wouldn’t be grace!

Why Would it Be Bad to Use Science to Interpret the Bible?

article - Jim Darnall

I believe that the Bible has greater authority than nature. Creation is “general” revelation only. The Bible is special, much more specific, revelation.

Why Does Satan Bother Us When He Knows the Ultimate Outcome?

Why Does Satan Bother Us When He Knows the Ultimate Outcome?

article - Randy Alcorn

Satan is so delusional that, in his blinding hatred opposing God, he willingly fulfills God’s decree as it is plainly revealed and known by him.

Why Doesn't Focus on the Family Take a Definitive Stand Against the Birth Control Pill?

article - William L. Toffler M.D.

I am a family physician and professor at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. I am also one of the physicians on the Physicians Resource Council (PRC) at Focus on the Family.

Why Doesn't God Allow a Window Period of Repentance from Hades?

article - Marshall Beretta

If God wants all willing persons to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, why does not He allow a window period of repentance from Hades?

Why Doesn't the Old Testament Talk About Hell?

article - Randy Alcorn

The doctrine of Hell is suggested in the Old Testament, but it is much more clearly revealed in the New. Jesus said more about Hell than anyone.

Why Doesn’t Randy Alcorn Use Some of the Royalties from His Books to Offset EPM Expenses?

article - Eternal Perspective Ministries

Since the royalties received are way more than the operating budget of EPM, some people ask why we don’t use some of the royalties to fund EPM.

Why Don't People Believe the Pill Is Abortive?

article - Kathy Norquist

Perhaps your doctor is uninformed and hasn’t read information on the possible abortifacient aspect of the pill.

Why Don't We Pray to Mary and the Saints?

Why Don't We Pray to Mary and the Saints?

article - Randy Alcorn

We don’t pray to Mary and the various saints because they are not God, and they have no power to answer prayer. It doesn’t matter whether they know what’s happening on Earth; we should not pray to them, any more then we should pray to our friends on Earth because they know what’s happening in our lives.

Why Don't We View Heaven More Accurately? Shouldn't We Be Preaching More on This Subject?

article - Randy Alcorn

May you use the platform God has given you to help the body of Christ see that the purpose-driven life lasts forever, and the central purpose doesn’t change.

Why Don't You Say Much About What Our Lives Will Be like in the Present Heaven in Your Book Heaven?

article - Randy Alcorn

The reason I don’t address activities about the intermediate state is because there are not a lot of details given to it.

Why Don’t We Think More About Heaven?

Why Don’t We Think More About Heaven?

article - Multiple Authors

“Let temporal things serve your use, but the eternal be the object of your desire.” Thomas a Kempis

Why I'm a Big Fan of Hell

article - Gary Thomas

Ultimately, it all comes down to this: Any attack on hell is ultimately an attack on the God who created it, and the Scriptures that describe it. Attacking hell, though popular and seemingly compassionate, is not a parlor game; it is a full frontal assault on God's goodness, sovereignty, lordship and love. That's why I hope you become just as big a fan of hell as I am.

Why Is Christ in Constant Intercession for Us If Our Sins Are Already Atoned for?

article - Randy Alcorn

Christ intercedes for us for the same reason we intercede for each other—we need help, we need God's power to resist temptation and live holy lives.

Why Is Resurrection So Important?

article - Randy Alcorn

The physical resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of redemption—both for mankind and for the earth. Indeed, without Christ’s resurrection and what it means—an eternal future for fully restored human beings dwelling on a fully restored Earth—there is no Christianity.