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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Origin Of The Nations #1 of 3

March 27, 2008
Hundreds of nations...billions of people. The earth of 2008 is a seething cauldron of unrest, warfare and change. As things seem to be slipping out of control, we must remember that the God who created the nations is not asleep at the switch. He is moving the nations into position for the climax of this present age. Today we begin a series that outlines some of His purposes.

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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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When you visit Israel, it is possible to stand on the very mount from which Jesus Christ ascended to His father in heaven. Prophecies foretell His return to that very Mount of Olives one day to set up His kingdom...a kingdom whose capital will be Jerusalem. Meanwhile, those who believe in Him are charged to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Today: how Jesus is ruling in heaven even now.
March 26, 2008
For some 40 days the resurrected Jesus walked the roads of Israel, having fellowship with His beloved disciples. But then the time came for Him to make a journey into the sky. Angels were in attendance as Jesus rose into the air until the clouds took Him out of His companions' sight. Today: more about what it means for Jesus to be with His Father in heaven.
March 25, 2008
The Mount of Olives sight was unforgettable: the disciples saw Jesus rise into the sky until clouds blocked their view. The ascension of Jesus into heaven marked the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of a new ministry: interceding for His people at God's right hand. Today, we are going to find out what our victorious Savior's role is as He awaits His return to earth.
March 24, 2008
Live InterviewLots of people admire Jesus...and they admire many other gurus. They see Jesus as one road to God, but not the only one. Jesus said He was the way - the only way to God. Either this is true or it is not. Today, pop culture tells us that everyone can find their own way to the divine and so Jesus is placed on a shelf with many other pathways to eternity. Today another lie is debunked.
March 21, 2008
Live InterviewMany people have skeletons in their closets: carefully hidden secrets no one can ever know, lest their reputations be ruined. Some today are saying that Jesus has a skeleton in His closet: that He had a human father and was not virgin-born as the Bible teaches. Those who want to minimize the New Testament Jesus spread this lie to make Jesus just natural, not supernatural. Why does it matter?
March 20, 2008
Live InterviewIf the claims of Christ are true, then there is no other way to eternal life than through His sacrifice and salvation from sin. Many today cannot tolerate the exclusivity of Jesus' claims. They want to refashion Him as just another man...a unique man, to be sure, but just a man. They have decided to edit the New Testament to remove supernatural references and help us get back to "the real Jesus."
March 19, 2008
Live InterviewConspiracy theorists have taken to the internet like bees to a flower. Imagine any kind of wild scheme, and you will find it there. Those who want to revise history's view of Jesus have come up with a radical concept: that Judas was not a traitor, but rather, a man who helped Jesus attain his metaphysical destiny. Today, we will sort out another lie being spread about the Son of God.
March 18, 2008
Live InterviewThe central focus of the Christian faith is the cross. Here Jesus paid the price for sin, opening the way to eternal life. But not all have that life. In fact, many are trying to reinvent Jesus as a mere man, a teacher who meant well but ended badly. Some say He never went to the cross, but was so loved by God that He was taken directly to heaven. Today: another lie about Jesus is debunked.
March 17, 2008
In some cultures, offending a revered prophet is a sure way to lose your head. But no one complains if Jesus' name is reviled. Through lies and distortions, the Son of God is being repackaged. Whether in "The Da Vinci Code" or in the Jesus Seminar, a new Jesus is emerging...one that bears scant resemblance to the Jesus of the New Testamant. Today: Dr. Lutzer's answer begins.
March 14, 2008
If you ever wanted to know how God feels when we turn to Him in repentance, take a long look at Luke chapter 15. All of us are prodigal sons, and our Father rejoices when we come back to Him. But some of us are like the elder brother who cried "unfair" when his sinning brother sought forgiveness. Today: what Jesus thinks about the lost people in your life.
March 13, 2008
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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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