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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

God Is Not Responsible for Natural Disasters, Part 2 of 2

March 16, 2012
Could you trust a God who hurls each lightning bolt to the earth during a thunderstorm’s terrible fury? The alternative is to trust a God who does not know where the lightning will hit. Today we will probe the mystery of God’s hand in natural disasters, and why you and I can trust the God who manages each of our personal calamities.

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Over 150,000 died when a giant tsunami — a wall of killing water — destroyed endless miles of Asian coastline. Is God involved in calamities like this, or do we turn to Mother Nature when we seek the cause? Today you will hear a strong affirmation that God, indeed, is the driving force behind nature, even in its most tragic moments.
March 15, 2012
In Bible times, all roads led to Rome. In the same way, some people think that all spiritual roads lead to heaven. But consider the claim of Christ that He is the only way to God. Some say “this is unfair…anyone who is sincere in their belief deserves a shot at heaven.” Today we will look at fairness, from God’s point of view.
March 14, 2012
Any marathon runner will tell you that there is only one winning way to the goal line. Taking a shortcut, even with a sincere attitude, will not get you a medal. Since rules are rules, you have to follow the track in order to win. Today we are going to explore a tough subject. The trip will not be easy, but we invite you along for the journey.
March 13, 2012
There are just two ways to approach an understanding of God: from the bottom up, or from the top down. Either you accept His written revelation, or you invent your own idols, because we all worship something. Today we will turn to the book of Isaiah for more on coming to grips with the true God, and, on coming to grips with the way He thinks.
March 12, 2012
Modern man sees himself as the highest intellect on this planet. He also believes that he has the right to invent his own gods. As you run today’s race of life, get ready for a paradigm shift. The infinite God does not think in finite human terms. We need to transform our thinking to the thoughts of God instead of trying to conform God’s thoughts to ours.
March 9, 2012
Some theologians believe that God is without passion, that He has no feelings and doesn’t personally suffer. But what does the Bible say? Pastor Lutzer will show us evidence that God can indeed suffer — and has suffered. Then we’ll look at the profound implications of His suffering.
March 8, 2012
All of us are in a race to go somewhere or do something. Before you do, spend some time in deep thought about God. Pause to ponder how God was affected by the sacrifice of His own Son. Was He passive, or did He weep? In today’s message we will discuss the emotions of God and why they should matter to us.
March 7, 2012
In Old Testament times, it was often easier to see God’s hand at work in judging sin; today, though, it can feel as though sin is going unpunished. Why? In order to answer this question, we must understand God’s character and His choice to bear “with great patience the objects of his wrath” (Romans 9:22). To believe that God has changed is to believe a dangerous lie — a lie you can’t afford to believe.
March 6, 2012
Many people believe man evolved, and many people believe God has evolved as well. He’s no longer “mean,” He is now a kinder, gentler God — He is more tolerant than He used to be. Get set, because in today’s message, another myth is going to be debunked.
March 5, 2012
A lot of people think that they can come to God any way they like, but God can only be approached in one way. Pause and consider this: what you think about God might be fundamentally wrong. Lay aside your preconceptions and listen to what God Himself says about how to find Him. Coming to God only happens through the right mediator.
March 2, 2012
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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