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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

An Extraordinary Authority, Part 1 of 3 (Christ Among Other Gods)

September 16, 2013

When you size up any group of people, it’s usually pretty easy to tell who’s in charge—there’s something intangible about real leaders that make them recognizable as leaders.

In all of history, no one has ever projected authority like Jesus did. People were either drawn to Him, or they wanted to kill Him. For anyone confronting the real Jesus, there was, and still is, no middle ground.

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All of us will have an eternal home. And our relationship with Christ, whether we accept Him or not, will determine where those future ages will be spent. He made claims no other man has ever made—and backed them up with incontrovertible miracles.  
September 13, 2013
Not all miracles are of God. Satan too can perform miracles. Real miracles include raising the dead, and calming a storm, feeding thousands with just a couple of fish and some bread—the kind of miracles Jesus did to validate that He was not only fully human, He was also fully God. 
September 12, 2013
Jesus made fantastic claims while He was on Earth. So in order to back His claims, He had to do miracles. No matter how much you research the “historical” Jesus—trying to make Him a mere man—you still end up staring at a miraculous Christ.
September 11, 2013
Jesus Christ lived a perfect life and died a perfect sacrifice. Not even His enemies could point to a single character flaw. He is worthy of our absolute obedience because He is the only mediator between God and humanity.  
September 10, 2013
A true Savior has to be sinless if He’s to be a sacrifice for our sins. Christ was sinless, something no other prophet or guru has ever claimed. And since sinful men and women bear sinful children, Christ’s birth had to be different.  
September 9, 2013
There are many things that set Christ apart from all others who claim to point the way to God. But why was it necessary for Jesus to be sinless—to be born of a virgin? Find out more in today’s message.
September 6, 2013
Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches story. But when the Son of God took on human flesh, His story went from riches-to-rags. The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem fulfilled countless prophecies and drew the attention of legions of angels. There’s a good reason why our calendars pivot from B.C. to A.D. at the time of His birth.   
September 5, 2013
Though everyone is entitled to their own opinions, they are not entitled to their own truth. Truth can be known and it is never inconsistent or contradictory. Jesus said that He Himself was the Truth – and if He is the Truth, He is the Truth for everyone.
September 4, 2013
These days, some say God is okay…maybe. But Jesus? No, He’s definitely off-limits for public events even in a “tolerant” society. The one who said He was the truth is still dividing humanity.
September 3, 2013
In today’s society, tolerance takes even the most absurd contradictory ideas and makes them look as if they are special, unique, and rich. But if you say you have found truth, suddenly there is intolerance.
September 2, 2013
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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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