God Doesn't Know Our Future Decisions, Part 2 of 4
March 5, 2012
Like any intellectual pursuit, theology has its fads, one of which is the idea that God does not know our decisions in advance. Going far beyond the classic debates between Calvinists and Arminians, some theologians now say that God has chosen to limit His omniscience so we can fully express our free wills. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer explains why this is not true.
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Some theologians see our lives as a chessboard where our moves are countered by God’s moves. These thinkers feel that God gives us complete free will, and then adapts Himself to our choices as we make them. To these theologians, the future for God is an unfinished novel. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer will show us the problems with this line of thinking.
March 2, 2012
When it comes to natural disasters, what’s easier to believe: are they products of blind chance? Or do they come from God? The clear choice is the latter. Only a God Who controls our circumstances is worthy of trust. In this message, Pastor Lutzer will share some final thoughts and questions about God’s hand in what we call “natural disasters.”
March 1, 2012
Can you trust a God who hurls each lightning bolt to the earth during a thunderstorm’s terrible fury? Well, the alternative is trusting a God who does not know where the lightning will hit. Today we probe the mystery of God’s hand in natural disasters, and why you and I can trust the God who manages each of our personal calamities.
February 29, 2012
It’s a deep mystery. Why does God send torrential rains to flooded areas, yet allow parched ground to remain dry? The mystery deepens as we consider our frailty. When weather turns violent, we are reminded that God is all-powerful, and that our time is short. Today we will look at more on God’s responsibility for “natural disasters” like the recent Asian tsunami.
February 28, 2012
Over 150,000 died when a giant tsunami destroyed endless miles of Asian coastline. Is God involved in calamities like this, or do we turn to Mother Nature when we seek the cause? Today you will hear a strong affirmation that God, indeed, is the driving force behind nature, even in its most tragic moments.
February 27, 2012
Before Jesus ascended into heaven, His last word to His followers was a commission to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. The urgency of His words underscores the fact that He is the only way to God, and that no other religion can save people from certain judgment. For you and for me, and for all humanity, the stakes are high.
February 24, 2012
In Bible times, all roads led to Rome. Some feel that all spiritual roads lead to heaven, even those that never intersect. Pause to consider the claim of Christ that He is the only way to God. Some say “this is unfair…anyone who is sincere in their belief deserves a shot at heaven.” Today we will look at fairness — from God’s point of view.
February 23, 2012
Does it make sense to say that all religions lead their followers to God? Well, it all depends on how you define “God”. The true God is the one found in the Bible, and He has revealed the only means by which we can approach Him. In fact, He has something to say about any religion that does not meet His standards. Get set for some straight talk.
February 22, 2012
Any marathon runner will tell you that there is only one goal line and only one route that gets you to that line as the winner. Even taking a shortcut, while believeing it’s the correct way, will not get you a medal. Since rules are rules, you have to follow the track in order to win. Today we are going to explore a tough subject. The trip will not be easy, but we invite you along for the journey.
February 21, 2012
When we realize that God does not think like we do, we can begin to see Him as He is — the God Who is in control. In the race of life, we must leave behind our preconceptions and allow our thinking to be transormed by God’s revelation of Himself in the Bible. That revelation is all we need for this life and the life to come. Today: some final thoughts on how God thinks.
February 20, 2012
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