After reading both books, i have to confess to feeling oddly perplexed by the whole debate not because the topic is unimportant, i believe its vitally important, but because both books are ultimately very lightweight. Francis chan has joined the ranks of christians responding to rob bells recent new york times bestseller love wins. Crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, and multiply, p. Francis chan is the bestselling author of crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply, and you and me forever. Reading like a sermon complete with altar call, francis chans new book, erasing hell, explores hell from a nearly opposite approach from. Erasing hell is, in large part, francis chans response to rob bells love wins. Francis and his wife of twentyfive years, lisa, have seven children and one beautiful granddaughter. Apparently rob bells bestselling love wins and its ambivalent stance towards an eternal hell as eternal has historically been interpreted by evangelicals at least continue to. In erasing hell, francis chan speaks with compassion. Francis chan and preston sprinkle disagree, defending christian orthodoxy. He is currently a pastor of we are church, a house church network that is planting churches in northern california.
Eternal perspective ministries is a biblebelieving. Francis chan destroys rob bells claim that there is no hell. You can almost feel him trembling over the issues at stake. A book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived audible audiobook unabridged rob bell author, narrator, harperaudio publisher 4. Rob bell love wins short video for new book youtube. Francis chan, author of crazy love, is one of the most popular authors and speakers within the evangelical church today. What to do with rob bells what is the bible missio. Hell, francis chan, erasing hell, love wins, rob bell. Sep 29, 2017 keep in mind chan cowrote that book in response to rob bell s love wins, the controversial book that denies a literal hell and embraces universalism. Followup on rob bell and the hell controversy by randy alcorn april 11, 2011.
Mar 25, 2011 david platt, new york times bestselling author of the book radical. A vibrant voice for a new generation of christians. Reading like a sermon complete with altar call, francis chan s new book, erasing hell, explores hell from a nearly opposite approach from rob bell s recent book, love wins. Rob bell comes out for marriage equality by greg carey, march 18, 20. As we drive along he keeps asking questions and reading portions of the book. There has been a lot of online response to rob bells new book love wins. May 19, 2011 important message from francis chan, hell.
What god said about eternity, and the things we made up, featuring biblical teaching on eternal destinies, counters rob bells book, love wins, which envisions god saving everyone eventually. Keep in mind chan cowrote that book in response to rob bells love wins, the controversial book that denies a literal hell and embraces universalism. Jun 02, 2011 francis chans new book erasing hell will be coming out july 5th. The book was prompted by an earlier volume love wins by former west michigan pastor rob bell a book that revisited classic arguments about the existence of hell and who might end up there. Its so important to agree to disagree without taking personal stabs at each other. What francis chan and his ilk get so terribly wrong. Francis chan has taken the very things that i need to focus on and concisely and passionately expressed them in this book in a way that i totally get. But i knew that the months surrounding the release of robs book brought an. Francis chan erases hell, and refutes bell, in new book by jana riess for someone who doesnt actually believe in hell, ive spent a lot of time reading about it lately, a prurient pastime. David platt on universalism, rob bell, love wins, heaven and.
David platt on universalism, rob bell, love wins, heaven. Ive read both rob bell s love wins and francis chan s erasing hell. Today ill deal with francis chan s erasing hell, another response to rob bell s love wins. Dobson was chosen by mars hill bible church in 2012 to replace bell, who founded the. Its like watching a fire burnyou dont know exactly whats coming next. Here is chan s video, with his book length response coming this summer. As the book wont be out until july 5th, i have not yet read it and therefore cant endorse it. Velvet elvis is the first book from rob bell, the new york times bestselling author of love wins selected as one of 2011s most influential people by time magazine, pastor bell offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what christianity is truly all about in velvet elvis a vibrant voice for a new generation of christiansthe most recognizable christian leader among. Francis chan on rob bell and hell why erasing hell was his most difficult book, how love wins prompted repentance, and whether believe in jesus or youll go to hell is good news.
What god said about eternity and the things we made up by francis chan and preston sprinkle. Francis chan on rob bell and hell christianity today. The stories in the bible and the bible itself have an arc, a trajectory, a movement and momentum like all great stories have 116. Rob bell released love wins on march 15, 2011 and set the evangelical world. Here is chans video, with his booklength response coming this summer. Francis chan and preston sprinkle had similar feelings that i had and decided to cowrite a new book called erasing hell. Five disappointments with francis chans erasing hell. If hell is some primitive myth left over from conservative tradition, then lets set it on that dusty shelf next to other traditional beliefs that have no basis in scripture. Mark galli, senior editor of christianity today, recently sat down with pastorauthor francis chan to discuss rob bell s controversial book love wins and chan s book erasing hell, which is his response to love wins. Hes been reading francis chans new book on hellerasing hell. Cook publisher will release what is scheduled to be the fourth book length response to rob bells love wins. Rob bells love wins nudged 1,000 people to leave mars hill.
Francis chan is addressing the hell debate, an ancient controversy sparked again recently by rob bells love wins. Although francis chan s book was pretty much a rebuttal book to rob bell s book, i did think the tone of chan s book was one of sincerity, humility, and respect. He has been the subject of a number of lighthouse trails articles based on his ecumenical activities as well as statements he made threatening that god will destroy those who challenge christian leaders. In love wins, rob bell questioned traditional christian ideas regarding heaven and hell, insisting that hell was not a literal place. I consider that the essence of the cross and my salvation, and the heart of god for me, and that ticked me off royally. Bell s book has generated massive amounts of controversy because at its heart, it proclaims a message of christian universalism the false belief that christs death on the cross. In particular this book seems to offer counterpoints to rob bell s lovewins. Francis chan and preston sprinkle had similar feelings that i had and decided to cowrite a new book called erasing hell there is a very interesting and helpful interview with francis chan and preston sprinkle about why they wrote the book and their feelings about all of this. Bell is the pastor of mars hill bible church in grandville, mich. The controversy began with this video, which ive posted here so you can hear pastor bells own words. He also added his deep angst over the recent work of rob bell, and that it could.
Author francis chan brings answer to rob bells love wins. In particular this book seems to offer counterpoints to rob bells lovewins. Erasing hell is, in large part, francis chan s response to rob bell s love wins. To me, francis chan had always modeled sincerity in biblical. Bestselling author and pastor francis chan is the most prominent writer adding two cinders to the debate over hell ignited by rob bells arguably universalist love wins harperone, mar. Rob bell, the pastor who wrote the book love wins that has been a lightning rod for criticism, stated clearly in a recent interview that he believes in hell. Francis chan takes on hell posted on june 7, 2011 december 18, 2018 relevant talks to francis chan about this new book, erasing hell, and.
The god of the universethe creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and eminorloves us with a radical, unconditional, selfsacrificing love. Rob bell, the beloved author of love wins and what we talk about when we talk about god, goes deep into the bible to show how it is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imaginedand offers a cogent argument for why we need to look at it in a fresh, new way. Rob bell, the beloved author of love wins and what we talk about when we talk about god, goes deep into the bible to show how it is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imaginedand offers a cogent argument for why we need to look at it in a fresh, new way in love wins, rob bell confronted the troubling questions that many people of. Why erasing hell was his most difficult book, how love wins prompted repentance, and whether. Chan is obviously engaging bell, and where bell seemed to avoid clear answers, blurring traditional boundaries and inviting people into conversation, chan offers directness, clarity and propositional answers to tough. Francis chan beats the hell into rob bell think christian. Here is chans video, with his book length response coming this summer.
Erasing hell goodreads meet your next favorite book. The only thing he has said, via twitter, is that michael krahns article was pretty clo. After reading both books, i have to confess to feeling oddly perplexed by the whole debate not because the topic is unimportant, i believe its vitally important, but. How to live my life in a way that i am showing a god who loves me that i love him back. Francis chan has joined the ranks of christians responding to rob bell s recent new york times bestseller love wins. Chan has a genuine concern for the people involved. He doesnt view the cross that way, as a penal substitution.
Some of his classmates have been enthusiastic about rob bells heresy about hell. Learn the truth about heaven and hell in this video. He quickly read half the book even while with all the distractions of vacation. Reading about hell is never pleasant, which is why francis chan and preston sprinkles booklength response to rob bells love wins begins. Erasing hell by francis chan response to rob bells love wins by israel wayne may 31, 2011 guest columns, videos. A fellow truthseeker be careful with francis chan and sam storms.
Francis chan responds to rob bells love wins craigs book. Velvet elvis is the first book from rob bell, the new york times bestselling author of love wins. David platt, new york times bestselling author of the book radical. Mars hill bible church, the congregation founded by author rob bell, lost about 1,000 people over their former pastors controversial 2011 book, love wins. Nothing outside of god and his truth should be sacred to us. Francis chan on hell david c cook publishers coffee talk. Erasing god is clearly meant as a refutation of rob bells love wins. May 22, 2011 francis chan has joined the ranks of christians responding to rob bells recent new york times bestseller love wins.
A book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived, according to the grandville, mich. What god says about eternity, and the things weve made up, due out in early july. I didnt say all that, so probably everybody thought farewell rob bell was kind of like i dont like his view of hell. The theology of rob bell mars hill church what is the. May 20, 2011 francis chan responds to rob bells love wins via theology for the road on july 5th david c. In a videotaped interview with sally quinn of the washington post, bell responded to a question posed through twitter and asked by quinn. In defense of rob bells love wins fellowship of saints. Francis chan on rob bells love wins christianity tomorrow.
Get spiritfilled content delivered right to your inbox. Francis chan destroys rob bells claim that there is no. Outlaw pastor rob bell shakes up the bible belt cnn. With a humble respect for gods word, francis chan and preston sprinkle. Mar 30, 2012 to my knowledge, until now john piper has not publicly addressed the controversy that erupted over his infamous tweet, farewell rob bell, on february 26, 2011. To some, he provides a new and more usefullens through which to view the christian faith.
Few books have generated as much theological conversation as rob bell s love wins and fewer still have sparked several response books within months of their appearance. What francis chan and his ilk get so terribly wrong about. Apprising francis chan has endorsed new apostolic teacher mike bickle. Taking back your faith from the american dream, talks about the controversy from the book love wins by rob bell which asserts. On a sunday evening last year, rob bell pulled up outside a stone building in philadelphia, peered at the stainedglass window above the entrance, and frownedthe place looked like a church. Selected as one of 2011s most influential people by time magazine, pastor bell offers original and refreshingly personal perspectives on what christianity is truly all about in velvet elvis. This author discusses the responses of chan to the controversial mars hill pastor, rob bell. Francis chans new book erasing hell will be coming out july 5th. Jul 28, 2017 rob bell and his wife, kristen, attend a 2011 event after he was named as one of times 100 most influential people. Rob bells love wins nudged 1,000 people to leave mars. Teehee, ill delete that sentence later, but anywayi cant say im a fanatical fan of francis chan, im excited with what he says and what an influence. Rob bells nooma videos now an app the christian post. When mars hill bible church pastor rob bell released love wins in march of this year, many leaders in the evangelical community criticized his work as heretical and universalist, and some even predicted, such as john piper, that bell s church career would be adversely affected.
It was a quick read and just hurt my heart while reading it. Teehee, ill delete that sentence later, but anywayi cant say im a fanatical fan of francis chan, im excited with what he says and what an. When mars hill bible church pastor rob bell released love wins in march of this year, many leaders in the evangelical community criticized his work as heretical and universalist, and some even predicted, such as john piper, that bells church career would be adversely affected when a promotional video emerged in february for bells love wins. Francis chan s new book erasing hell will be coming out july 5th. This video, released last week and currently gone viral as of this writing its received almost 114,000 views in four days, stars francis chan. To others, he embraces a wishywashy view of the bible that fails.
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