Is “Christian Universalism” Biblical? article - Randy Alcorn Here are some resources that can help you understand the issue and what the Bible actually says.
Did Satan Fall from the "Heavens" that Are Talked about in the Beginning of Creation? audio - Randy Alcorn In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about where Satan fell from when he sinned.
Will We Have Our Own Homes in Heaven? article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog The New International Version rendering of John 14:2 is this: “In my Father’s house are many rooms. . . . I am going there to prepare a place for you.” Place is singular, but rooms is plural. This suggests Jesus has in mind for each of us an individual dwelling that’s a smaller part of the larger place. This place will be home to us in the most unique sense.
Will Those Who Dislike Cities Find Themselves at Home in the New Jerusalem? article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Over the years, people have told me they can’t get excited about the New Jerusalem because they don’t like cities. But this city will be different—it will have all the advantages we associate with earthly cities but none of the disadvantages.
Is the Bride of Christ an Individual or a Group? article - Karen Coleman We can think of the Bride as one entity. But it’s like all the students of a school can be called together “the school.” Many students make up one school. Or even better, all believers in Jesus can be called together “the Church.” It’s one thing made up of many members.
According to Revelation 6:9-11, Will We Have Bodies in the Present Heaven? Or Just Souls? article - Karen Coleman With our finite understanding, it’s a logical conclusion that if the souls of the martyrs can be seen, in a certain location–under the altar—and they can cry out with a loud voice, then they have bodies to make those things possible. God may have a different way to make those things possible, but we have no particular reason to think so.
Why the Coming Resurrection Frees You from the Bucket List Mentality video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog The concept of a bucket list, a list of things you want to do before you “kick the bucket,” is entirely understandable for people who believe that this is the only life they will ever live.
Recent Interviews about Heaven, from Two Christ-Centered Churches in Texas video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog I enjoyed speaking in Plano at First Baptist Prestonwood, a mega-church that is Bible-based and Jesus-centered. I thank God for Jack Graham and the other pastors and staff. And this was my first time at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, with my friend JR Vassar. I love that church, another body of believers bringing Jesus to their community.
What About Animals and Pets in Heaven? article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Animals aren’t humans, but they have personalities and display love and affection, and God creates a great bond between us and them. I believe this love of animals is God-given, part of the way He wired us as stewards of His creation.
No More Boredom article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Sadly, even among Christians, it’s a prevalent myth that Heaven will be boring. Sometimes we can’t envision anything beyond strumming a harp and polishing streets of gold. We’ve succumbed to Satan’s strategies “to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place” (Revelation 13:6).
Will We Maintain Our Own Identities in Heaven? article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Our own personal history and identity will endure from one Earth to the next. “‘As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,’ declares the Lord, ‘so will your name and descendants endure’ ” (Isaiah 66:22).
Creativity, Theology, the New Earth, and This Year’s Canvas Conference (It’s Not Too Late to Register!) article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog I highly recommend you attend or send someone to the Canvas Conference coming up August 11-12, in Portland, Oregon. I spoke at last year’s conference, and it was incredibly refreshing to see young creatives assemble in a place where God was exalted, sound doctrine elevated, and the local church uplifted.
Does Our Marriage to Christ in Heaven Mean Our Earthly Marriage Partners Won’t Be Important to Us? article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Jesus said the institution of human marriage would end, having fulfilled its purpose. But He never hinted that deep relationships between married people would end.
What Does Scripture Say About Our Names? Are They Prophetic of Our Character and Calling? article - Stephanie Anderson In Scripture, yes, we see that names often had a prophetic meaning, and in biblical times parents named their children with a meaning in mind. In today’s world, names are chosen for a variety of reasons, and often not just meaning.
Randy Alcorn Speaks on Revelation and the New Earth audio - Randy Alcorn In 2017, Randy Alcorn had the priviledge to speak to the Operation Mobilization Logos Hope Ship staff in Jamaica. In this audio clip, he goes over different passages in Revelation and the beauty that we have to look forward to on the New Earth.