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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Understanding The Wrath Of God #3 of 3

April 14, 2008
The blessings of God are not constitutional rights. They are bestowed on people and nations that follows God's commands. God's judgment on nations takes many forms: natural disasters, the deprivation of personal freedoms, wars, and deafened ears toward God. Today: a look at two final forms of judgment that are very evident in America today.

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When our children disobey, we as parents have many creative ways of punishing them to try to prevent future disobedience. And when God judges a nation, He also has many ways of doing it. As events seem to be careening out of control around us, let us take a moment to review the means God may use in judging even our nation in the days ahead.
April 11, 2008
The Bible gives us words of encouragement as well as words of warning. It is our obligation to understand and heed both. Few of us would make the wrath of God our first choice for a Bible study. Yet, God's prophets thundered words of His judgment to the people of their day. God's warnings to the nations have not changed. Have we? Today: a look at what God's wrath is all about.
April 10, 2008
The Old Testament prophets brought many messages of God's judgment on men and nations...messages we would rather not hear. Many of us would rather celebrate the positive than face up to the negative. We forget that the first public words of Jesus were "Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand." Today, a bottom-line analysis of what God's judgment of the nations means to you and me.
April 9, 2008
When you hear about all the sins for which God judges nations, you get the uncomfortable feeling that your nation might be next. Unprincipled expansion, arrogance and violence are sins one, two and three. America's guilt may be better described by sins four and five...indifference to God and the acceptance of witchcraft. Today: a hard look at the real prospect of God's judging hand in our day.
April 8, 2008
The Bible is a guidebook for living. In its pages we find what God wants each of us to do, and what He says not to do. The same holds true for nations. The Scriptures list at least seven sins for which God promises to hold nations accountable...sins that grow out of their leaders' desires for power and control. Today: the list grows longer.
April 7, 2008
Sometimes it seems that the bad guys keep winning. Terrorism and mayhem are everywhere. Some ask, "Is God still in control?" We need to understand that justice delayed is not justice denied. There will be a day of reckoning for both men and nations. Today: a look at how God judges the nations that violate His commands.
April 4, 2008
We have all seen bomb-laden terrorists waving their guns and shouting "death to America" on TV. How should we respond? Some cower in fear. Others brandish bigger weapons. But believers can have confidence that God is in charge even if another 9/11 happens. Defend the nation? You bet. Give in to fear? Not on your life.
April 3, 2008
Some realities do not fit in finite minds. Men do what they choose. Yet God directs those choices to suit His purposes. As we wrestle with the mystery of God's hidden will, we must acknowledge His sovereign control of history. Sometimes He uses the bad guys to judge the good guys. Our task: to trust His purposes to be right - no matter what.
April 2, 2008
Some people think that random chance dictates what happens on planet earth. Either God is not involved, or He is not interested. Believers running the race of life have a different perspective. That is because the Bible reveals God as more than just interested in the human condition. He is the One Who actively determines the fates of nations. Today: a look at how God superintends what we call history.
April 1, 2008
Years ago, Alex Haley's "Roots" helped us understand the origins of the slave trade. And origins are important. That is why God recorded the beginnings of human history in the book of Genesis. Here we find out where we came from as members of the nations of the world. Today: a wrap-up on how everybody can trace their roots back to the sons of Noah.
March 31, 2008
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Death no longer has dominion over the one who follows Christ. When the tomb was found empty, death lost its power. In “The Vanishing Power of Death,” Pastor Lutzer considers the evidence for the resurrection of Christ and its impact on the disciples. From Mary weeping at the tomb, to Thomas' doubting, to Christ's counseling session with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus, Pastor Lutzer shows readers that the experiences of the disciples are poignant and relevant for believers today. This is a book that is sure to invigorate your faith and make a lasting difference in the hands of a friend. 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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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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