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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Generosity Of God (Part One) – 2 of 2

December 28, 2023

The Creator of the universe gave His life so that we could share in His inheritance and reign with Him forever. This Gospel motivated early Christians in Corinth to give. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer points out three truths about giving. The Gospel motivates us to be generous.

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Why are we so sensitive about the matter of money and giving to the church? As Christians, God intends for us to be free in our generosity. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer identifies the motivation for God’s people to be generous. What’s the gift we must receive before we can give at all?
December 27, 2023
The angels of Bethlehem proclaimed Jesus’ arrival, exalting and glorifying God. Holy angels are a poignant example for us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two ways angels are a model to us of rejoicing and serving. We have every reason to join our voices with the angels at God’s great acts and attributes.
December 26, 2023
Angels are God’s servants and act according to His desire alone. One night in Bethlehem, God sent an angelic host with an announcement for shepherds in the field. In this message from Luke 2, Pastor Lutzer marks three ways the angels of Bethlehem are a model for believers. This Christmas, why do we rejoice?
December 25, 2023
Angels delight in the salvation in which they play no part except to see God’s grace upon us. God gave the angel Gabriel specific tasks, and he obediently carried them out. In this message, Pastor Lutzer makes two observations about the purpose of angels related to believers and our salvation. Do we rejoice in our own salvation?
December 22, 2023
The world is fascinated by angels because they seem more accessible and less demanding than God might be. But why did God create angels? In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Lutzer teaches practical lessons from the angel Gabriel’s career. Angels serve God’s people, but we should never elevate them to a place of worship.
December 21, 2023
Jesus has always been in existence. But in the pages of the Scriptures, He first appeared as the “Angel of the Lord” in the Old Testament. In this message from Hebrews 2, Pastor Lutzer gives five reasons why Jesus became a man, and what He did that no angel could ever do. Why is the incarnation so central to the Christian message?
December 20, 2023
The word “angel” means messenger. God has used angels down through the ages to communicate to His people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a tour of the Old Testament to identify the “Angel of the Lord,” who wasn’t merely one of the angelic host. Was it Jesus before He became a man?
December 19, 2023
Adoption reflects God’s heart. Jesus Himself belonged to His earthly family of four brothers and some sisters. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how adopted families are a picture of the body of Christ. We who believe have been adopted into Christ’s spiritual family.
December 18, 2023
Adoption can be a difficult subject, but it’s at the core of the Gospel. Just as Jesus came to Earth into an adopted family, we too are adopted into His spiritual family through faith. In this message from Mark 3, Pastor Lutzer gleans two lessons about spiritual adoption from the relatives of Jesus. Now, Jesus is not ashamed to call us His relatives.
December 15, 2023
Raising a family is a great undertaking. For Joseph, he had the solemn responsibility to be the earthly father of the sinless Son of God. Though Joseph never said a word in the Bible, Pastor Lutzer considers what Joseph’s dreams and his obedience say to us now. Are we prepared to obey God in any responsibility He entrusts to us?
December 14, 2023
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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.

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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