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To many people the cross is a piece of jewelry, or what's atop a church steeple. Most people don't see it as it really is... the centerpiece of history and the core of God's redemptive agenda. In recent days on Running to Win we've been exploring God's view of the cross, but today we'll focus on man's viewpoint. As we'll soon see, the contrast is startling.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
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If something is important to God, it had better be important to us. And the one thing central in God's agenda is the cross. What happened on the cross of Christ was not just another static moment in time. As we read the pages of scripture, we find that the cross existed in God's mind from the beginning, and will exist in the endless future yet to be.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
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In one sense, the cross of Christ was just ordinary wood, used for six hours to kill a man. Ultimately, it was much more. That cross was in God's mind from eternity past. Its benefits extend to eternity yet to be. It is history's great intersection: the place of God's greatest expression of love to fallen mankind. Today: more about "What God Thinks of the Cross."
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
The cross of Christ is the centerpiece of our faith, and the means by which forgiveness comes. It's in the cross that we glory. As we run life's race, our eyes are often drawn to secondary things such as political advantage. In the final analysis, we need to have a clear view of how important the cross really is. Today, we'll learn what God the Father thinks of His Son's cross.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
Is it ever right to do what is wrong? Can believers ever disobey their government? And where do we draw the line on what is right? Believers have a dual allegiance: they must obey both God and country. Sometimes, these two mandates collide, leaving us facing some tough decisions. Today: you'll hear some guidance on keeping both allegiances in balance.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
You've heard it said that oil and water don't mix. They're too different...they cannot work together. It's just like the cross and the flag. We who run life's race need to learn this lesson well: those who mix the cross and any nation's flag do a disservice to both. And for believers, keeping them distinct is the only way to fulfill our prime mission as ambassadors for Christ to a needy world.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
We've all heard the call: "Let's take America back!" Some would have us make political salvation our prime religious objective. It may be that some of us as runners in life's race have found a serious detour. There's danger around the bend if we don't get back on the main road. Today: avoiding the temptation to put the cross and the flag on the same level.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
The red, white, and blue...we Americans treasure our flag for what it represents. But some think the flag is as important as the cross. When it comes to being citizens of both heaven and earth, believers running the race of life need to keep first things first. Stand by for some flying sparks, as Pastor Erwin Lutzer takes aim at those who equate Old Glory with the one place of true Glory.
Series: Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
There's a great battle going on... a battle that will not cease until the end of this age. It's the clash of cross and culture. As runners in the race of life, believers need to understand the nature of this conflict. As citizens of both heaven and earth, we have obligations to both, obligations we must keep distinct, especially at election time. Today: we'll try to sort it all out.
Series: Why The Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
When culture says one thing, but God says another, whose voice do you heed? There's a great temptation to avoid the conflict. But the cross of Christ is inherently in conflict with our culture...especially these days, as much of the media flaunt immoral behavior as normal. Politicians vie for position on issues the Bible settled long ago. Thankfully, the cross can do what politics can't.
Series: Why The Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
In November, Americans will face a stark choice at the polling booth. The issues are clear and the future is at stake. Many Christians active in politics find themselves increasingly at odds with the culture. That's because the cross of Christ is inherently at odds with our culture. Today we begin a series on Why the Cross Can Do What Politics Can't.
Series: Why The Cross Can Do What Politics Can't
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Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
The Bible has left its mark on millions: societies transformed, relationships healed, truth understood. We who run the race of life can trust a book that has this kind of track record. The Bible is God's written revelation. Today: what its power can do for you.
Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
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Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
To many people, the Bible is something you put your hand on to be sworn into office. Beyond that, it's just Jewish myths and moral teaching. But the sixty-six books that make up our Bible contain powerful, life-changing truth, thanks to the God who made sure we're reading what He intended.
Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
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Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
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Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
Our minds cannot grasp the immensity of the universe, let alone explain where it came from. Creation displays the glory of God and the Bible's simple, profound account of creation stands unchallenged as the only rational explanation for it all. Today: why creation validates the truth of the Bible.
Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
Despite the evidence, most scientists reject a Divine Hand in creation because that Divine Hand would hold them morally accountable. As one scientist said, "We can't let God get a foot in the door." Well, His foot is not only in the door, He created the door. Today: why creation shouts the truth of the Bible.
Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
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Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
Would Jesus knowingly tell a lie? Even the most liberal theologian or scholar would have trouble saying "yes" to that question. So when Jesus repeatedly affirms the accuracy of the Old Testament scriptures, we either believe Him, or reject what He says and the Bible He quotes. Today: facing up to the Christ of the Bible.
Series: Seven Reasons You Can Trust The Bible
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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer has been the Senior Pastor of The Moody Church since 1980. He is the author of over 30 books and is the featured speaker on
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