Hanging on the cross, Jesus endured mockery and contempt. His Father witnessed it all too. In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Lutzer examines three responses at the crucifixion: Jesus, other individuals, and the crowds. But instead of punishing those who tortured His Son, God directed His judgment onto Jesus—for us.
Running the race of life is hard. Yet with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, takes listeners on a journey into the Word to help them make it across the finish line. Dr. Lutzer shares the good news of the gospel each day on Running to Win.
Running the race of life is hard. Yet with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of the historic Moody Church in Chicago, takes listeners on a journey into the Word to help them make it across the finish line. Dr. Lutzer shares the good news of the gospel each day on Running to Win.
Modern views of God often make Him too human-like. But some Christians emphasize only certain aspects of His nature. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses three questions: “Can God suffer?” “Did God suffer?” and “Does God still suffer?” Let’s discover why God experiences His emotions in harmony, not conflict.
In the Old Testament, sin was judged swiftly and severely. Today, it appears sin goes virtually unpunished. In this message, Pastor Lutzer clarifies the crucial difference between the immediate physical judgments seen in biblical times and the future eternal judgment for us all. Is it actually safer to sin today?
Many believe God has evolved from being harsh to becoming gentler and kinder. But God hasn’t changed. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer shows how God Himself remains the same, but His administration has changed. Let's explore three contrasts between the Old and New Covenants that clarify this distinction.
There is no fear of God in this generation. Yet in our sinfulness and rebellion, the reality is we can never approach Him directly. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against both worshipping a false god and approaching the true God incorrectly. Nothing is more important than what we believe about God.
All four gospels document Jesus’ death and resurrection. John’s account shows how the risen Christ first appeared to Mary Magdalene. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights the honest and personal relationship she had with Jesus. Mary’s journey from demon-possessed to daughter of God reveals Christ’s transforming power.