Resources by Topic: Doctrine and Theology

Randy Alcorn tells the story of Anna Swanson, his wife's grandmother, who suffered greatly in her life, and speaks of his expectation of God blessing those whose lives on earth have been full of loss and suffering with joy, completeness and a fulfillment of their joy. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the extent of the fall and its influence on every aspect of our life. Our ability to enjoy each other, food, experiences and animals has been tainted by sin. Destruction of the world would not solve the curse. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about how creation wasn't abandoned when it fell from paradise, but that one day paradise will be regained; far as the curse is found. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

To what extent will the world be redeemed? Randy Alcorn reads a quote from theologian Steven J. Lawson and discusses how the curse of sin will be reversed. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

There’s a movement among Christians today towards what’s called Christian Universalism. It’s a belief that everybody ultimately will be saved—there will be no Hell, or at some point Hell will be depopulated and everyone will live forever with Christ in Heaven.

Randy Alcorn talks about Isaiah 65 and how it's talking about both the New Earth and the millennium kingdom. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about how Isaiah 60 is a prophecy regarding the New Earth. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the messianic prophecy and how the Messiah will one day judge the nations and bring a kingdom of peace. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn quotes the book of Psalms, and Isaiah and talks about how the physical earth reveals God. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn talks about the day when God will renews and restore all things, and what it means for God's redemptive work to include creation. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

My first pastor was Marden Wickman, at Powell Valley Covenant Church in Gresham, Oregon. There was one preacher he quoted more than any other—G. Campbell Morgan.

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "What are the different words used in the Bible for Hell?"

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "What happens to the unsaved when they die?"

In this audio Q&A, Randy answers the question "Why is Hell important?"