Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Knowing for Sure #2 of 2

June 11, 2009
"You do your thing, and I'll do mine." That's today's mantra of tolerance. But in terms of salvation, only one thing matters. Faith in Christ is the non-negotiable factor that transforms people from darkness to light, and changes their destinies from hell to heaven. Nothing is more important to understand, and today you'll hear a crystal-clear explanation.

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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.

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People with no hope beyond this life live only for this life. Their motto: "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die." Believers in Christ look forward to a certain home in heaven. And this outlook turns their inward look to an upward look....a look full of promise and hope. This hope is something we can share with all who ask us why we have that hope. Do you have that hope?
June 10, 2009
A baseball legend once pointed to center field, showing where the next pitch was going. The crowd roared as the ball left the park. Babe Ruth knew where that ball was going. And Christians can know where they're going after death. That's because our assurance of salvation is built on three pillars in the scriptures, none of which is in any danger of being toppled. To learn more, listen with us.
June 9, 2009
When a group of runners hits the track, not one of them can be certain that he will finish the race first, or, even finish at all. But in the race of the Christian life, it is possible to be certain that you will finish at last in heaven. And knowing your destiny makes all the trials of this life bearable. The assurance of salvation: that's our focus on today's broadcast.
June 8, 2009
The thrill of winning a marathon race is deep and fulfilling. Holding the victory cup makes all the effort and training worthwhile. But a greater joy awaits those who, through the new birth, begin their own race on the track of the Christian life. And past the finish line of this life lies an eternal future with Christ Himself. Today: why the new birth is a miracle only God can perform.
June 5, 2009
Most of us are somewhat out of shape, and for us to make any kind of decent showing at a track meet, well, that would take a miracle. It takes another kind of miracle to set us on the road to heaven. All the effort we could ever expend won't take us an inch in heaven's direction. Jesus told us that what we need is the miracle of the new birth: and that's our topic on today's Running to Win.
June 4, 2009
Athletes love to win, and if there's one thing keeping them from winning, you can be sure they'll do whatever it takes to deal with it. For those running the race of life, the goal line is heaven. Now if there's one thing you have to have to get into heaven, you'll want to know what it is. Today: you'll find out just how desperately we all need the gift of righteousness.
June 3, 2009
We humans can live for weeks without food; perhaps days without water. But without air, we would die in a few minutes. In the race of the Christian life, there is one gift of God that believers cannot live without. We dare not die without it, either, since this gift opens the doors of heaven, making us acceptable in God's sight. Want to know what this gift is? Well, stay with us.
June 2, 2009
As believers mature in the faith, they realize it's time to get out of the stands and into the race. They have to run to win. Their strength comes from God, given to them because of His abundant grace....His unmerited favor towards them through Christ. And the grace that none of us deserves is our focus on today's broadcast. To learn more about grace, please stay with us.
June 1, 2009
Some call it "God's riches at Christ's expense." Those who run the race of the Christian life know the anagram as "grace." Once they understand what the Bible teaches about salvation, they know that grace is unmerited favor, and they thank God every day of their lives for the grace that made it possible for them to become citizens of heaven. To learn more about grace, stay with us.
May 29, 2009
When running the race of the Christian life, it's easy to forget those who've never gotten on the track. Millions of people don't know where it is. They try to gain heaven through their own efforts. They think that if their good deeds outweigh their bad, they'll make it through heaven's gates. Others hope that keeping the sacraments will insure their eternal future. So, what's the truth? To find out, stay with us.
May 28, 2009
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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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