Read Through the May 14 #AskAlcorn Twitter Chat
Thanks to those who joined me last week for #AskAlcorn! The EPM staff has put together a recap of the questions and answers. (If Twitter is your thing, I invite you to give me a follow. You can also join me on Facebook, where I regularly post thoughts, Christ-centered quotes, Scriptures, and the occasional pictures of my grandkids and our dog Maggie.)
I’m live until 1 pm PT answering questions on Twitter. Ask yours with hashtag #AskAlcorn and follow along at http://t.co/nBzrSL5UcG
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Ruth Boyd @aggiemom0407
How would you quantify 'few' and 'many' in Matt 7:13-14. i.e., "How narrow is the gate if there is a great 'multitude' in Heaven? #AskAlcorn
@aggiemom0407 A paradox. Numbers are relative. Compared to all humanity, few, but I'm confident there will be countless millions #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
belacious @bellow001
@randyalcorn why do believers stand before God to be "judged" if we r guaranteed eternal life in heaven already? #AskAlcorn
.@belacious This is a judgment of our works, not our sins, resulting in a gain or loss of eternal rewards. http://t.co/vkK46sWhoB #AskAlcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Thomas P Denhart @thomas_denhart
@randyalcorn #AskAlcorn what is the best way we can help our country see Abortion is wrong? And make it illegal? I saw the 180 movie.
.@thomas_denhart @randyalcorn has a great article about three ways we all can make a prolife impact here: http://t.co/DrlCWzOCg8 #askalcorn
— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
Thomas P Denhart @thomas_denhart
Hey @randyalcorn #AskAlcorn What is your view on CPR, on the elderly, or on the sick. Took CPR class, learned a lot, DNR or try to restart?
.@thomas_denhart #askalcorn Discretionary decision. We shouldn't play God by ending lives early, but allowing death to happen is an option.
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Neil Horner @neilhchorner
@epmorg @randyalcorn how do we, the church, best help people in continual financial crisis/struggle when they ask for money? #AskAlcorn
.@neilhchorner Takes compassion and discernment to know why in crisis and how best to help. More thoughts: http://t.co/Bchad6rfJv #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Jaci Greggs @jacigreggs
#AskAlcorn what was the most surprising response you've received to a book?
.@jacigreggs #askalcorn when a guy read my fantasy novel Edge of Eternity, he asked "when you wrote this were you smoking dope?" I wasn't.
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
B. Tyler Ellis @BTylerEllis
#AskAlcorn When will you write the next installment in the Deadline/Dominion/Deception series? Will it start will a “D” too? @RandyAlcorn
.@BTylerEllis Not sure of timing, but Lord willing there may be 1 or more other Ollie stories. Yes with D title. Suggestions? #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Scott McLean @Scottinthe503
@randyalcorn In raising daughters, do you have any tips of what helped to guide them towards the Lord? #AskAlcorn
.@scottinthe503 Love daughters with all your heart, listen to them, respect them, ask their input, give them honor, defend them #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Thomas P Denhart @thomas_denhart
@randyalcorn #AskAlcorn I teach a Sunday school class of teen boys, how can I show them the reality of heaven and hell? And need for Jesus!
.@thomas_denhart @randyalcorn's graphic novel, Eternity, is a great tool for teens, especially boys: https://t.co/F6BtKwnFbF #askalcorn
— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
Addison Witt @addisonwitt
@randyalcorn What is the one thing you are looking forward to most on the New Earth other than meeting God himself? #AskAlcorn
.@addisonwitt Being free of sin, never wanting again to sin, being totally happy in Jesus always, exploring God's New Universe #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Zachary Biesecker @ESVRocks
@randyalcorn #askalcorn what influenced you to write Safely Home? In light of it, is China gov. Still persecuting Christians or not as much?
.@ESVRocks Still persecution, lots in some areas, far less in others Wanted to deal with Christian persecution, God's view. #AskAlcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
.@ESVRocks Zach: what's your favorite translation? :) #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
RT @ESVRocks The esv translation I prefer to call it the elect standard version! ;) God chose it before the world began #AskAlcorn @ESVDaily
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
B. Tyler Ellis @BTylerEllis
#AskAlcorn: If the New Earth restores God’s original intent before the Fall, why change marriage instead of restoring it too? @RandyAlcorn
.@BTylerEllis God usually doesn’t replace original, but when does it’s w/ something better. All married to Christ. #AskAlcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
.@BTylerEllis Also on marriage, it is a model of Christ's love, so when we are married to Him it will have fulfilled its purpose #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Cheryl L. Stansberry @InspiredHome6
@randyalcorn Will you be writing more novels? #AskAlcorn
jbergland @jbergland
Please, please, please! @randyalcorn #AskAlcorn I look to see if there an Alcorn new novel when I go to a bkstore.
.@jbergland @jonedaniels @InspiredHome6 YES! @randyalcorn has a few novels in the works! #askalcorn
— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
Todd Conard @TCinNC
What might Hebrews 12:6 look like in practical terms? Haven't heard examples in sermons. #AskAlcorn
.@TCinNC #askalcorn God disciplines us in different ways, but one way is letting us experience the natural consequences of bad decisions.
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Jeremy West @jeremypaulwest
What is the hardest job you've had and what did God teach you? @randyalcorn #AskAlcorn
.@jeremypaulwest Hardest job was working in a chemical plant where amonia kept spilling out of vats. Learned to trust and to run #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
@jeremypaulwest Also, at 19 I was held up at gunpoint working in 7-11, Gun inches from my face. Learned awareness of mortality. #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
David Qaoud @DavidQaoud
@randyalcorn What is your #1 biggest concern of Christian leaders for the next generation? #askalcorn
.@DavidQaoud That they would be not only full of grace but full of TRUTH, and see that the way to reach the world isn't to be it #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Thomas P Denhart @thomas_denhart
#AskAlcorn What happens to a Christian after they die in this age? My gma went home apr. 19th, wonder what she's doing now. I miss her.
.@thomas_denhart when Christians die they go into the presence of Jesus, which is better by far! Phil 1:23 http://t.co/BXTEe182qI #askalcorn
— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
Eddie Schmidt @eddieschmidt
@randyalcorn - What's your biggest struggle with the Christian faith? #AskAlcorn
.@eddieschmidt my big personal struggle is engaging in long times of prayer; I do constant quick prayers throughout day, but... #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
WORSHIP FULLY @worship_fully
@randyalcorn Favorite sports team (pro, college, amateur, etc)? #AskAlcorn
.@worship_fully Seattle Seahawks, since 1976, QB Zorn and WR Largent; have since met both, two great followers of Jesus #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Jean @jeanost
#AskAlcorn Is there any chance you could come back to England in the future?
.@jeanost Nanci and I love England. Have stayed in Oxford four times, love Cambridge too. no plans to come back, but hope we do #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Ruth Boyd @aggiemom0407
What would you tell a child who asks if 'grampa' is in Heaven when (as far as you know) he was not a believer when he passed? #AskAlcorn
.@aggiemom0407 Be honest that you don't know, say it is always possible God did a work of grace in their life just before died #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Jessica Schafer @JecaSchafer
#AskAlcorn what is your favorite CS Lewis book?
.@JecaSchafer Favorite Lewis nonfiction Mere Christianity, favorite fiction Perelandra #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Steven Richards @StevenRichardsM
@randyalcorn how can we equip the disciple and reach out to the outsiders in churches, both at the same time? #askalcorn
.@StevenRichardsM By centering on the Gospel in its narrowest form, personal salvation, and its widest form, affecting all life #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Noah Lane Kephart @NoahKephart
#AskAlcorn Outside of your own pastor, who's preaching do you enjoy most/challenges you most?
.@NoahKephart @johnpiper and @timkellernyc are among them #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
J. Javier Valdez @JJavierValdez
@randyalcorn If they made a movie about #deadline - who wold you want to play #Ollie Chandler #askalcorn
.@JJavierValdez @randyalcorn says Powers Boothe would be his choice for Ollie Chandler pic.twitter.com/Nu8eZ0HxgM
— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
taylor teel @teeljon
#AskAlcorn what's the best way to handle a funeral for someone who adamantly denied Christ, yet people want to say he's in a better place?
.@teeljon Because of rich man & Lazarus in Luke 16, I say that if that person were here with us today he would want gospel shared #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Nicolás Moreno @NicolasMoreno87
#AskAlcorn Is there a possibility if you can visit Santiago, Chile?
.@NicolasMoreno87 Would be an honor to come to Chile, but no plans to do so. Thanks #askalcorn
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
Thanks to all who joined #AskAlcorn! @epmorg staff will post recap on my blog soon. See http://t.co/qoXRYeWo6O for more answers to questions
— Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) May 14, 2015
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— EPM (@epmorg) May 14, 2015
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