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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Salvation: Your Choice Or God's? Part 1

July 26, 2023

Before creation, God planned everything. He chose us, adopted us, and graced us for His glory, according to the mystery of God’s purposes in salvation. In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer explains three blessings God has poured out upon His children. Does God predetermine the “elect,” those who will be saved?

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Conflict in relationships is inevitable, but healing and reconciliation often is not. Time and again we've tried every option and failed, and all we are left with is a load of guilt and pain. Pastor Erwin Lutzer shows how the blessing the Lord gives to those who suffer unjustly is worth the pain involved. He also illustrates the need to leave our broken relationships in the hands of God and move forward in our lives toward freedom. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

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Some feel Christians are too heavenly-minded. While we do not know all that God may bring into our lives, Christ is above everything. In this message from Ephesians 1, Pastor Lutzer unveils five descriptions of the heavenlies. Let’s put the earth’s conflicts into perspective.
July 25, 2023
The world is full of so much evil and pain. Is Jesus detached from it all or is He still ruling? In this message from Ephesians, Pastor Lutzer discusses Jesus’ throne, a place of blessing and power, signifying the resources that we have for earthly battles. We can live heavenly lives in earthly bodies.
July 24, 2023
What will we look like in eternity after our broken bodies are restored? Believers are promised a glorious, incorruptible body. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses three matters we should not minimize as we prepare for that day. One day, we will become like Jesus with a heavenly body like His.
July 21, 2023
The curse of the fall has affected the fabric of this Earth, and even our bodies wear out. We long for restoration and glorification. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows us the extent to which God went to redeem us. Are we eager for all God is preparing for us in glory?
July 20, 2023
Believers may doubt their salvation in times of depression or persecution. But Jesus made it clear that no one can ever take us out of His hand. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers what truly holds the believer secure in God’s hands. But what about believers who are living like the world?
July 19, 2023
Can God lose those who are saved through faith in Jesus? Many Christians debate the issue of eternal security. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the words of Jesus about His role as the Good Shepherd, and the security He brings. Those who are His sheep are truly in the hands of a Good Shepherd.
July 18, 2023
If we’re honest about our background and what we’ve done, we know that we’ve sinned terribly. A holy God once spoke from a mountain in Sinai, saying “stay away.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer illustrates Jesus’ unique advocacy on our behalf. Does it really make a difference that Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father?
July 17, 2023
For the Christian, life is often hard. But we can be glad that Jesus stands before the Father as our intercessor, praying for His own that we might be able to persevere. In this message from Hebrews, Pastor Lutzer gives us four characteristics of Jesus’ advocacy for us. Jesus physically left Earth, but He didn’t abandon us.
July 14, 2023
Christians are the representatives of Jesus Christ on earth. Attempting to live the Christian life alone deprives us of the help and admonition we need every day. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows three strengths of the church. While God dwells in each of us, there is no substitute for gathering together in worship.
July 13, 2023
We all need someone to smile on us, wanting to be with us. In Christ, we were created to belong, reconciled to God and each other. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Lutzer explains three characteristics of the body of Christ, the church. Because of redemption, we don’t have to be alone.
July 12, 2023
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When You’ve Been Wronged
Conflict in relationships is inevitable, but healing and reconciliation often is not. Time and again we've tried every option and failed, and all we are left with is a load of guilt and pain. Pastor Erwin Lutzer shows how the blessing the Lord gives to those who suffer unjustly is worth the pain involved. He also illustrates the need to leave our broken relationships in the hands of God and move forward in our lives toward freedom. 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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