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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

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

September 9, 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.  

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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
There’s no magic to living the Christian life. Walking in the Spirit is a daily commitment to obey the Lord and say no to the flesh. The Apostle Paul talks about this in terms of sowing and reaping. The appetite we feed will be the appetite that’s dominant in our lives. Let’s take a final look at the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. 
August 30, 2013
It’s easy to display the Spirit’s fruit when all’s right with the world. It’s much tougher when life takes a hard turn. Often the most radiant believers are the ones who suffer the most. The Holy Spirit shines through the lives of many whose road has been hard. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer takes another look at the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
August 29, 2013
Christians have an inner conflict. They are fighting against the desires of the flesh that are against the desires of the Holy Spirit. So as we learn to walk in the Spirit, following the prompts given to us by God, we’ll not give in to the desires of the flesh.
August 28, 2013
When a Christian is walking in the Spirit, their everyday life is marked by visible evidence of the presence of God: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. These are the fruits of the Spirit and they’re in stark contrast to the behavior of many who don’t know God. In today’s message, we’ll see the difference between the works of the flesh and the works of the Spirit.
August 27, 2013
There are all kinds of people in the body of Christ with all kinds of strengths and all kinds of weaknesses—and all kinds of needs to be met. That’s why the Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts on those who believe: to help each other. The gifts are as diverse as those who receive them. And, each one is critical if the body is to function as God intends.
August 26, 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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