Francis chan on his new book erasing hell despite the fact that francis chan looks like hes wearing scrubs and is in an institution a new way to look at crazy love, i thought this video made some great points. Francis chan addressing the hell debate with grace and. Francis and his wife of twentyfive years, lisa, have seven children and one beautiful granddaughter. On of the most popular crusades hes frequented has been ihopkcs annual one thing conference alongside such heretics as todd white, michael brown, joyce meyer, and seventh day adventist, ben carson. What god said about eternity, and the things weve made up. Pastor and bestselling author francis chan is challenging the notion of hell and universalism in the wake of a book by pastor rob bell, an evangelical who has come under fire for his progressive theology.
Francis chan is the bestselling author of crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell and the host of the basic. Francis chan is the bestselling author of several books, including crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell and the host of the basic. Like god is love, but he also defines what love is. Ive not read anything by him before nor have i followed his teachings. Coauthor of erasing hellchanging his position on hell. What god said about eternity, and the things weve made up francis chan, preston sprinkle on. In the introduction of erasing hell by francis chan and preston sprinkle, it begins, if you are excited to read this book, you have issues. Erasing hell quotes showing 129 of 29 let us be eager to leave what is familiar for what is true. If you are excited to read this book, you have issues. Mar 22, 20 preston sprinkle, who coauthored with francis chan the book entitled erasing hell is now having secondthoughts about the traditional view of hell. And francis chan provides powerful teaching from scripture to help teens understand the core of our christian faith. How do you feel about a god who could send people there.
Francis has also written the childrens books halfway herbert, the big red tractor and the little village and ronnie wilsons gift. 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. 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. Jul 06, 2011 francis chan mark galli, senior editor of christianity today, recently sat down with pastorauthor francis chan to discuss rob bells controversial book love wins and chan s book erasing hell, which is his response to love wins. Lauren daigles new album how can it be sells 15,704 copies in the first week wp. And through the pages, while communicating gods biblical understanding of eternity, chan and sprinkle inspire the reader intimately with the scriptures of the. That isnt important though, the more important thing is that this post is better than the jesusneedsnewpr blog. He does interact with some of the writings of rob bell but not in a. Erasing hell is the third francis chan book i have read. 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. He seems solid but before i get too far into the text, it seemed like a good idea to see if anyone else had read. You were made to make disciples a simple, practical, biblical, helpful, and personal tool for disciples of jesus who want to make disciples of jesus. Known for his passionate, biblical style, chan is on the board of world impact and is the author of forgotten god, erasing hell, and crazy love, which has sold nearly two million copies.
Recommended books see the sermonindex recommended book list on amazon. Francis chan, for several years, has been on the speaker circuit for several heretical crusades. Francis chan and preston sprinkle had similar feelings that i had and decided to cowrite a new book called erasing hell. I love his heart and his head and his books and his life. Francis is a nationally recognized speaker focusing mostly on collegeaged adults and pastors. Chan and sprinkle lay all the evidence on the table and present all the facts from scripture, so that people can decide what to believe for themselves. Francis chan, the former california megachurch pastor who resigned in 2011 to focus on starting a network of house churches, will be releasing a new book on september 1. Many of us, anabaptist and otherwise, are strongly convinced that nonviolence is central to the gospel of jesus. This has shaped his life and teaching with an eternal perspective, as he continues to challenge believers to live on mission, willing to surrender everything. Its like watching a fire burnyou dont know exactly whats coming next. Jun 22, 2011 in erasing hell, francis chan speaks with compassion. Francis chan not sure that hell is eternal suffering pauls. Francis chan, though he may occasionally speak things that sound right and biblical, is a wolf in sheeps clothing to be avoided at all costs. Why erasing hell was his most difficult book, how love wins.
What god said about eternity, and the things weve made up 9780781407250 by francis chan, preston sprinkle. Cs lewis in his book the problem of evil pg 126127. Francis chan is the bestselling author of books, crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply and you and me forever, cowritten with his wife, lisa. They will address questions such as will everyone be saved. Together, francis and his wife lisa raise their seven children in northern california and are coauthors of the new book you and me forever. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ive talked with francis personally and been at a few conferences where hes spoken. In this groundbreaking new book, francis chan and preston sprinkle take on the topic of hell and our eternal destiny, with a sense of humility and a deep respect for the inspired word of god. Stop treating the book of acts like hyperbole the former megachurch pastor asks todays churches to measure their practices against the new. What god said about eternity, and the things weve made up by francis chan, preston m. Chan takes every new testament passage about hell and dissects it. Francis chan can make challenging topics more understandable, and he has a knack for getting people from both ends of the spectrum to listen.
In it, chan will challenge the church to reclaim the magnificent and beautiful vision god has for his church. Erasing hell by francis chan devotional reading plan. This page is managed by david c cook, publisher of crazy love. Crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, and multiply. With a humble respect for gods word, francis chan and preston sprinkle.
This is symptomatic of a growing wave of christians who are following their hearts and instinctively know that the gentle jesus would. Francis chan is a pastor, speaker and bestselling author. Jun 03, 2011 in this groundbreaking new book, francis chan and preston sprinkle take on the topic of hell and our eternal destiny, with a sense of humility and a deep respect for the inspired word of god. If jesus had introduced hell as a brandnew idea, that would make it a critical. Review of francis chan, erasing hell, by jeff cook scot. Francis chan, neocalvinist, new age gnostic and a sellout. May 19, 2011 important message from francis chan, hell. Currently, francis is planting churches in the san francisco area and recently launched a countrywide.
From what i can tell its seems to be a response to. May 20, 2011 francis chan weighs in on the hell debate as regular readers of this blog are aware, a huge debate surrounding the topic of hell was spawned recently due to the release of a new a book called love wins by rob bell a michigan megachurch pastor and alum of fuller my school. Francis chan talks about his new book erasing hell video. 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. You can almost feel him trembling over the issues at stake. What god said about eternity, and the things we made up.
Currently, francis is planting churches in the san francisco area. Taken from his new york times bestselling book erasing hell, francis chan takes on the one topic christians shy away from most. In erasing hell, francis chan speaks with compassion. This is symptomatic of a growing wave of christians who are following their hearts and instinctively know that the gentle jesus would never say to anyone, even to his enemies, go to hell. Francis chan has 74 books on goodreads with 431685 ratings. Dr preston sprinkle, who was the researcher and coauthor of erasing hell with francis chan shared in a 2 part podcast over at. Jul 05, 2011 francis chan, whose books crazy love and forgotten god are still on bestseller lists, is a somewhat surprising addition to the pack with erasing hell. Francis chan weighs in on the hell debate the overflow. Francis chan books list of books by author francis chan.
Its unfortunate that the current state of evangelicalism would necessitate the writing of a book that outlines the historically orthodox perspective on heaven and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the francis chan collection. Jun 20, 2011 francis chan has a new book releasing on july 1, 2011 called erasing hell. Francis chan paperback bundle forgotten god, crazy love. Living without risk has become accepted and even applauded. Team hell battle, but i have to say that im frustrated francis chan only gave. Francis asks the questions youve always wondered yourself, with scriptural backing for his conclusions, and an honest we cant be sure when needed. The year of francis chans eventual return to san francisco, from hong kong, is unclear from available sources.
Currently, francis is planting churches in the san francisco area we are church. What francis chan and his ilk get so terribly wrong about hell. Erasing hell and millions of other books are available for instant access. The most terrifying images of hell occur, as we have seen, in the book of revelation. Francis chan erases hell, and refutes bell, in new book. Jun 02, 2011 francis chan s new book erasing hell will be coming out july 5th. The work and ministry of sermonindex can be encapsulated in this one word.
Like thousands of others, i have greatly benefited from reading his books as well as listening to his sermons. Francis is the founding pastor of cornerstone church in simi valley, california, and is the founder of eternity bible college. Jul 05, 2011 francis chan is the bestselling author of crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply, and you and me forever. Meanwhile, i see fewer christians actually talking about jesus with those who dont know him.
Erasing god is clearly meant as a refutation of rob bells love wins. I guess i should start by saying nice things about his book. Erasing hell will immerse you in the truth of scripture as, together with the authors, you find not only the truth but the courage to live it out. A pastor and church planter based in san francisco, francis chan speaks to tens of thousands of people around the world every year. Francis chan and i wrote a book titled erasing hell, where we argued that the bible does instead teach that there is a literal hell, where punishment for the wicked is irreversiblethere are no. The fall of francis chan and why he should be avoided. In this groundbreaking new book, which interacts witht rob bells love wins, francis chan and preston sprinkle take on the topic of hell and our eternal destiny. 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.
Francis chan in his video erasing hell francis chan this book promotion by francis chan is a response to rob bells love wins, rob bell rejects the believe in a literal hell, but with francis chan, he attempts to give a philosophical rational mixing scripture with visualisation exercises. Erasing hell coauthor defends nonviolence in a new. Francis chan audio books, best sellers, author bio. See all books authored by francis chan, including crazy love. Francis chan is addressing the hell debate, an ancient controversy sparked again recently by rob bells love wins. Reading about hell is never pleasant, which is why francis chan and preston sprinkles booklength response to rob bells love wins begins. What god said about eternity, and the things weve made up francis chan and preston sprinkle, read by preston sprinkle. Francis chan is the bestselling author of crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, you and me forever and the host of the basic. Chan is the author of the new york times best sellers forgotten god, erasing hell, and crazy love. With a humble respect for gods word, francis chan and preston sprinkle address the deepest questions you have about eternal destiny. Erasing hell by francis chan taken from his new york.
Francis chan on rob bell and hell christianity today. Preston sprinkle, who coauthored with francis chan the book entitled erasing hell is now having secondthoughts about the traditional view of hell. Francis has also written the childrens books halfway herbert, the big red tractor and the little village and ronnie wilsons gift francis is the founding pastor of cornerstone church in simi valley, california, and is the founder of. God used the death of his parents early in childhood, to give francis a deep understanding of the brevity of life. Reversing our tragic neglect of the holy spirit, and more on. What god says about eternity, and the things weve made up, due out in early july. Crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, and multiply ebook written by francis chan, preston m. What francis chan and his ilk get so terribly wrong about. Five disappointments with francis chans erasing hell.
Francis chan unpacks the dense truth contained in the book of james in front of the iconic backdrop of san francisco, the city where he lives and ministers. Explore these tough questions in stop erasing hell, as you walk through scripture with francis chan and preston sprinkle to discern how what you believe about hell changes the way you live. In this interactive workbook based on the new york timesbestselling book erasing hell, the authors wrap the. Five disappointments with francis chans erasing hell morgan. Jul, 2011 francis chan and preston sprinkle had similar feelings that i had and decided to cowrite a new book called erasing hell.
Aug 02, 2011 reading about hell is never pleasant, which is why francis chan and preston sprinkles book length response to rob bells love wins begins with an appropriate statement. Its not a book about arguments, doctrine, or being right. Francis has been used powerfully by god to author books crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply, and you and me forever. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook foreign language. Erasing hell in this groundbreaking new book, francis chan and preston sprinkle take on the topic of hell and our eternal destiny with a sense of humility and a deep respect for the inspired word of god. He recognizes this debate is about god, his nature and his authority. Reading about hell is never pleasant, which is why francis chan and preston sprinkles booklength response to rob bells love wins begins with an appropriate statement. Francis chan new book on hell video awaken generation. The bestselling author of letters to the church, crazy love, forgotten god, and erasing hell.
Bell questions the traditional evangelical belief that hell is a place where people will suffer for their beliefs while on the earth. Francis chan is the founder of cornerstone church in simi valley, where he served as the pastor for 16 years. What francis chan and his ilk get so terribly wrong. I started reading a book, erasing hell, by francis chan not to be confused with jackie chan, the actor. Thats why i want to lift up examples of biblicalradical living. A community of people who love francis chans book crazy love. Through 12 sessions, francis works through james versebyverse, challenging followers of christ to move beyond a private, intellectual knowledge of god and his word, to a vibrant faith.
New book by francis chan takes indepth look at what. Just ordered his book, love francis chans teaching. Gods blessing on these books have spread millions of copies around the world in many different languages. Because of his associations with heretics and false teachers and his considerable lack of discernment chan leads his people astray. It is clear that francis chan read love wins and his book is a direct response to bells book. Francis chan is the bestselling author of crazy love, forgotten god, erasing hell, multiply, and you and me forever. It seems like weve become experts at discussing and criticizing ministry ideas with each other in the church. I sensed both humility and prophetic power in this book. For someone who doesnt actually believe in hell, ive spent a lot of time reading about it lately, a prurient pastime that ill leave others to psychoanalyze. Overwhelmed by a relentless god, and the forgotten god. Francis chan, whose books crazy love and forgotten god are still on. Francis was sent to hong kong to be raised by a grandmother, a buddhist, for several years, during which time his father remarried, and he and francis new stepmother, amy law, gave francis a halfsister, gloria.
Chan decided to go back to the scriptures to see what they say and also what they do not say. Francis chan gave a passionate plea to liberty university students at convocation on friday, calling them to embrace suffering as a tool for purification in their personal lives and a means to know christ by relating to his experience as a man chan was introduced by senior vice president for spiritual development david nasser as an author whose words have had an incredible impact on the. Aug 18, 20 preston sprinkle, coauthor of erasing hell with francis chan, has written a book that ought to be exciting the progressive end of the evangelical world fight. Jul, 2011 erasing hell a response jeff cook i have deep respect for the work of both francis chan and dr. He is currently a pastor of we are church, a house church network that is planting churches in northern california.