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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Mystery of the Baby #1 of 2

December 15, 2010
Of all the planets that orbit all the stars in our near-infinite universe, one planet was special. One planet was visited. The Apostle Paul wrote of a deep mystery: “great is the mystery of godliness; God was manifest in the flesh.” At Christmas we remember a night like no other, the night Jesus was born on planet Earth. Today: part one of a wondrous story.

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Some of the early church’s darkest days were its brightest, the days of persecution under the Caesars in the city of Rome. We who run life’s race today may complain that we are persecuted for our faith. But we have it a lot easier than our forebears, who were killed by lions and gladiators to please Roman officials and a cheering audience. In Rome, key events shaped the future of the Christian church.
December 14, 2010
In its glory days, runners could get there from anywhere, because of only one city was it ever said: “All roads lead to...” Rome. Rome became the center of a great world empire. Here the Caesars reigned; here, the gladiators fought, and here the Christians were persecuted. Before its downfall, Rome was the place where the church and state became one.
December 13, 2010
The city of Athens gave the world its best philosophers, the ideals of democracy, and was the birthplace of the Olympic spirit. The noble thinkers of Athens soared above their peers elsewhere. Their open-mindedness allowed many avenues of thought to be debated in public discourse. It was before this audience of elite philosophers that the Apostle Paul stood to speak at a place called Mars Hill.
December 10, 2010
It was the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and it gave birth to the Olympic games. It is the city of Athens. Here we find the Acropolis with its amazing Parthenon, and a famous hill where Paul the Apostle once preached. This great Greek city-state was a major crossroads of the ancient world, and what happened here is our focus on today’s broadcast.
December 9, 2010
Great cities of the Bible, places like Babylon, Jericho, and Jerusalem, all have a legacy for those who run life’s race today. That legacy consists of the lessons we can learn from how God dealt with those cities, and might then deal with our city. On this broadcast: lessons from ancient Ninevah, a city God visited with revival under the unwilling ministry of the prophet Jonah.
December 8, 2010
When you think of Bible characters who were athletes, you have to think of Jonah, who ran as fast as he could when God gave him a job to do. He ran away from Ninevah, an ancient city for which God had a special plan. Today, we will learn about this city, the God who showed it mercy, and the prophet who was unwilling to bring them the message God wanted them to hear.
December 7, 2010
Get ready! We are in a race today through the history of the most fascinating city in all the world: the city of Jerusalem. It’s a long race and we only have a short program, so let’s get set to learn more about the background of the future home for God’s people of all ages. Today we will look at the details on what Jerusalem was like in the past, and then, what it will be like one day.
December 6, 2010
If you think runners run fast, wait till you hear Erwin Lutzer race through the fascinating story of the history of Jerusalem. At the end of life’s race, every believer will one day call Jerusalem “home.” It’s a city like no other. Fought over for millennia, this city is at the epicenter of end-time prophecy and has a future beyond imagination. It is the city of God.
December 3, 2010
Athletes are used to taking laps around a track. But sending an entire army to march in a circle around a city seems futile, unless God says to do it. Jericho’s walls fell flat because Israel was obedient to God’s orders. Jericho’s sins had reached the point where its destruction was God’s judgment. Today: lessons we can take home from this episode in ancient Israel’s history.
December 2, 2010
When you think of marching around a track, perhaps the most memorable track is a large circle around the city of Jericho. Following the commands of God as relayed through Joshua, the armies of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days. Then they blew a trumpet, and the walls fell down flat: a bold statement of God’s judgment on a wicked city. Today: the story unfolds.
December 1, 2010
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The Vanishing Power Of Death
Death no longer has dominion over the one who follows Christ. When the tomb was found empty, death lost its power. In “The Vanishing Power of Death,” Pastor Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas' doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This is a book that is sure to invigorate your faith and make a lasting difference in the hands of a friend. 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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