Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

God Yes But Why Jesus? -- Part 1 #3 of 3

July 31, 2007
For two thousand years people have been trying to figure out what to do with Jesus Christ. Like Pilate, many reject Him. But others heed His call to believe in Him as the only One who can save them from the sins that separate them from God. Today: more answers to the crucial question many ask: "God yes, but why Jesus?"

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Some people think that since "all roads lead to Rome," all religions must lead to God. This is an enormous mistake. If your life was at stake in a hospital, you would want the truth about your condition. Your life IS at stake, eternally. And finding the truth about your spiritual condition and its remedy has to be "job one." Today: more about why Jesus is the only road that leads to God.
July 30, 2007
Tolerance: it is a big deal these days, and we are all for tolerance. But there is one thing many people cannot tolerate. You can believe anything you want, but you cannot say you have the truth, without offending those around you. And when you say that Jesus is the truth, people become unglued. Today, a look at why Jesus is the only way to God, modern pundits notwithstanding.
July 27, 2007
"The word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword." That is especially true for the words of Jesus, Who knows us through and through. Today we are hearing His words on our motivations, as recorded in Matthew chapter six. Our job: letting in the light to scatter the darkness in our lives. Too many of us like that darkness. If you want to run life's race ablaze with light, stay with us.
July 26, 2007
Surgery is no fun. But the result can be restored health. Spiritual surgery is the same: not fun, but rewarding. Today we will have another session of motivation analysis, as we hear again the words of Jesus in Matthew chapter six. We will work on understanding and improving our attitudes for why we do what we do. We hope you are motivated to stay with us.
July 25, 2007
Good deeds can be seen…motivations cannot. Why we do what we do is a key focus of Christ's teaching in Matthew chapter six. Here we experience some radical surgery as our motives are dissected. Why do we do what we do? For the praise of men? The Great Physician wants to get our service for Him back on track. Today: we go to the clinic to get Christ's diagnosis.
July 24, 2007
For some Christians, fasting is about as popular as watching paint dry. Yet we cannot escape Christ's teaching. He assumed that we would fast, and confined His remarks to the "how and why," and not the "if." Foregoing food is a big paradigm shift. Today: you are invited to listen for some final thoughts about the benefits and obligations of fasting.
July 23, 2007
To stop eating for a time has some known health benefits. But in the Christian life, it also has great spiritual benefits. Fasting: is not often talked about in a culture where what we usually want is fast food. Today, let us explore further the "why" and "how" of fasting as Jesus taught in the gospel of Matthew chapter six. So tighten your belts and stay with us.
July 20, 2007
Summer: it is a great time for picnics with hot dogs, chips, baked beans and even watermelon. Most of us really enjoy eating, but there are times in a Christian’s life when eating should be the last thing on the agenda. Today, we will set aside that big luncheon we had planned on attending and remind ourselves of Christ’s teaching on the benefits of fasting.
July 19, 2007
Many of us say grace together before eating a big meal. We are reminded of Who we have to thank for all that we have. So, prayer is the vehicle that takes our thanks before His throne. Jesus also taught us to pray in secret, that we might be rewarded openly. Prayer is the means of maintaining close, personal contact with God. To learn more, stay with us.
July 18, 2007
We have all heard the Lord's Prayer, either set to music or recited in church. Jesus gave us these words as a pattern. In other words, He gave this prayer to teach us how to pray. Today, we continue our look at the depth and breadth of meaning latent in these sacred words, and on the way we should each approach God with our petitions.
July 17, 2007
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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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