Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 26, 2015 Those who have a conscience can feel shame: that sense of embarrassment when caught in a sinful act. But there’s also the painful shame that victims
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 25, 2015 To understand why people become sexual abusers, we need to understand the why of dysfunctional families. Then, well see how God can heal the dee
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 24, 2015 When the young are sexually abused, psychological scars are left that may never be healed. One common experience is griefthat gnawing sadness that
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 23, 2015 Sexual abuse does terrible damage. Relationships all throughout the victims life suffer due to early experiences children should never have. But the
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 22, 2015 One day the race of life will end and well finally be at rest from all our labors. As believers run that race their goal should be to please Jesus,
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 19, 2015 Sudden illness a tragic death .a natural disaster a job loss. Everyone who faces calamity asks Why? Faith looks forward to a future reckoning o
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 18, 2015 According to biblical prophecy, the future contains some dark days for planet Earth. A great battle will climax the end of history as we know it.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 17, 2015 One day the race of life will end. The last lap will be run. The Bible gives us signs that point to the time when that last lap might start, and why w
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 16, 2015 When the stock market plummets, people lose lots of money. Then theres Job, who lost a lot more than money. He lost everything his children his he
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 15, 2015 Why do bad things happen to good people? Whats the point of being righteous if the righteous have to suffer? The answer: God has a purpose in every
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 12, 2015 Jesus didnt die accidentally. Every detail of His sacrifice was predetermined before time began. Believers in Christ look to His cross with deep hum
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 11, 2015 Every indication pointed to Jesus dying a loser jeered at, beaten, and made to hang on a shameful cross. But Satan couldnt prevent the redemption C
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 10, 2015 Why does God let Satan cause so much destruction? Today well take a look at the problem of evil as Satan tries to prevent Christ from reaching adult
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 9, 2015 The Force of the Star Wars films had a good side and a dark side. While we shouldnt take theology from Hollywood, we all know theres a great s
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 8, 2015 If only we could see the consequences of our choices before we make them: but we cant. Eves bite of fruit led to horrific results throughout the a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 5, 2015 Theres a drop of Satans rebellion in every human heart. His tempting of Eve aroused pride: the same pride that caused him to fall eons earlier. Th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 4, 2015 One day Satan will reap what he never intended to sow. His gamble of turning traitor to God resulted in devastation on Earth, and it will mean eternit
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 3, 2015 Why would Gods number one angel turn traitor, knowing he could never defeat the all-powerful Creator? Its a mystery that goes a long way toward ex
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 2, 2015 Do you ever stop long enough to ask Why am I here? Where am I going? Whats it all about, anyway? There is a big picture that makes sense out of
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: June 1, 2015 For believers in the race of life, a good question might be: just where did this track begin? What was it like before Earth was created?
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 29, 2015 The hope of Christs return has motivated Christians for two thousand years. And that day is nearer now than ever. When Jesus ascended into heaven, o
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 28, 2015 Theres coming a day for believers when the race of life will end. But that day is the Christians bright hopethe day Jesus returns. It will be a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 27, 2015 Christ ascended to bring many sons and daughters to glory. His ascension was step one in creating the Churchthe body of Christ. Only a few saw Jesus
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 25, 2015 We know the Olympic games began in ancient Greece because historical writings tell us so. There are also massive amounts of evidence that say Jesus ro
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 22, 2015 Ancient Rome had executions down to a science. No one they killed ever lived again until Jesus was crucified. When God raised Him from the dead, His
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 21, 2015 The love of God was put on display when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Christs sacrifice was visible that day in Jerusalem, and today its v
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 20, 2015 Christs defining moment was His death on the crossa horrific price paid for our salvation. And for that, we must be eternally grateful.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 19, 2015 Genuine authority flows from within. Jesus Christ had the kind of authority we feel even today, two thousand years after He walked on Earth. How can H
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 18, 2015 In all of history, no one has ever projected the authority Jesus had. People were either drawn to Him, or they wanted to kill Him. Even today, there
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 15, 2015 Real miracles include raising the dead, and turning water into winethe kind of miracles Jesus did to prove He came from God. Jesus was a Man whose c
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 14, 2015 Jesus Christ lived a perfect life and died as a perfect sacrifice. Not even His enemies could point to a single flaw. Hes worthy of our absolute obe
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 13, 2015 Jesus was fully human, yet He had no human father. Born to a young, Jewish virgin, His beginnings on Earth were indeed extraordinary. So, how importan
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 12, 2015 The Son of Gods arrival in Bethlehem fulfilled countless prophecies and drew the attention of legions of angels. Only Christianity has a sinless Sav
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 11, 2015 You cant get to heaven by picking out your own religion as you might shop for a new coat. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life. No man
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 8, 2015 There is only one way to reach God, and thats through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. If this sounds too exclusive, you may have fallen victim to th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 7, 2015 The prodigal son demanded his inheritance. He got it and quickly spent it all. Reduced to eating with pigs, he knew he needed to come home and face th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 6, 2015 As part of a classic dysfunctional family, Absalom rebelled against his father, David. He went his own way and ended up dead. There are crucial warnin
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 5, 2015 As part of a classic dysfunctional family, Absalom rebelled against his father, David. He went his own way and ended up dead. There are crucial warnin
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 4, 2015 Why is it that some kids want to break with their families to experience the world? Many end up in ruins, wishing theyd never left. Absalom was a pr
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: May 1, 2015 To maintain a clear conscience, we need to be vigilant against the works of darkness that may find their way into our lives. Thats what Paul told th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 30, 2015 Maintaining a clear conscience is not what the devil has in mind for the children of God. He tells lies in order to return us to the bondage of a defi
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 29, 2015 Making things right with someone you have wronged, or someone who has wronged you, is not easy. But when things are right, the joy overwhelms even lon
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 28, 2015 Once youve given up your bitterness against someone else, how do you repair the breach in your relationship? Many people live in a tangled web of hu
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 23, 2015 Heres some good news: the righteousness of God is bestowed on sinners who believe the gospel. We cant ever be good enough to enter heaven, but our
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 22, 2015 For over a thousand years, a key doctrine was lost. It gives hope to the hopeless and life to the spiritually dead. That doctrine is justification by
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 21, 2015 One of the most important Bible verses for having a clear conscience is 1 John 1:9. Lets look at the process of daily confession of sin and how it k
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 20, 2015 When you have a clear conscience, it lifts a great weight off your back. Dread gives way to joy, and you can know youre in fellowship with God Himse
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 17, 2015 Those with addictions are usually blind to how addicted they really are. Denial goes hand in hand with any kind of addiction. Jesus had much to say to
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 16, 2015 Compulsive behaviors eventually become addictions. Whether it is drugs, alcohol, gambling or pornography, people can become trapped. The grace of God
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: April 15, 2015 Guilt and shame can drive people to kill themselves, as Lady MacBeth did in Shakespeares famous play. There is a way back from the precipice, and it
