Running To Win - 15 Minute Edition

How many ways are there to God? People are looking to a kind of spirituality and psychology for fulfillment, but it won’t hold up. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes three lies from popular culture about the way to God. Let’s heed the Bible’s warnings against approaching God our own way.  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Spiritual leaders like Oprah Winfrey have emerged in the new millennium. But Christians must evaluate all teachers and their message. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes the lie many promote which claims Jesus is merely one of many ways to God. In the end, God Himself will judge all false teaching.  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Judas played the part of a hypocrite through and through. Though his actions were not outside of God’s sovereign plan, he was not a hero like the Gnostic Gospels claim. In this message from Matthew 26, Pastor Lutzer uncovers three lessons from Judas’ hypocrisy. Being around Jesus isn’t a guarantee for our personal conversion or eternal destiny. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Christians can be demonically influenced, though not demon possessed. But Judas was probably entered by Satan without a formal invitation. In this message from John 12–13, Pastor Lutzer exposes Judas’ covetous heart, deceitful mind, and determined will. What are the dangers of hypocrisy to our hearts and minds? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

The so-called Gospel of Judas claims Judas freed Jesus from the “evils” of a human body. But Judas was a thief and a deceiver to the core. In this message, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the Judas we know from the New Testament to the one portrayed in the Gnostic Gospels. Even more, the Jesus in the Gnostic Gospels is nothing like the Jesus of the Bible. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Not too long ago, an ancient document surfaced. Written by Gnostics, the reappearance of the “gospel of Judas,” well-known through “The Da Vinci Code,” has been used to undermine the Christian faith. In this message, Pastor Lutzer debunks two claims in this false gospel. What do we find in this Gnostic document? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Just because something is lawful doesn’t mean it’s right. So, where do we find real justice? In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer dives into God’s wrath and grace, sharing insights from Romans 1 and Jonathan Edwards. True grace invites us to see beyond a shallow view of justice and unconditional love. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Whoever controls a nation’s laws can become its “god.” Without transcendent truth, this can lead to devastating consequences like in Nazi Germany. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer shows how God is the true source of law, morality, and grace. His grace shines brightest when seen against the reality of sin and judgment. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

A justice system driven by political advantage and power is broken. Pastor Erwin Lutzer believes this is a direct result of abandoning God as the basis of truth. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer unpacks ideas like "truthiness" and doublethink in politics and education. He also encourages Christians to hold fast to biblical values. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Modern society often views truth as a tool of power. But Christians believe it’s grounded in God's authority. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer contrasts biblical truth with the relativism found in many universities. Ultimately, we’ll discover why God is essential for truth and morality. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

God is both merciful and just. When it comes to the harder teachings of the Bible, how do we know God is fair? In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer discusses the difficult judgments of the Old Testament, like stoning and the punishment of the Canaanites. God's mercy and justice endure from Genesis all the way to Revelation. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Is God becoming more tolerant? While Christians believe God is unchanging, His administration differs between the Old and New Covenants. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer tackles questions about God’s judgments in both Testaments. Let’s find refuge in Christ, who protects believers from the coming wrath. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Our generation is experiencing deep moral and spiritual darkness. As cultural pressures come, will the church succumb to silence and compromise? In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer challenges believers to be vigilant and faithful. Like the sun which never stops shining, God remains the ultimate authority.  This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Nietzsche’s claim that "God is dead" left Europe’s cathedrals as symbols of spiritual emptiness. Secular spirituality continues to reject biblical truth for personal desires. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer offers three key lessons for the church. Let’s shine Christ’s light amid spiritual darkness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Many prefer a sin-friendly, inclusive view of God. This secular worldview leads to moral and spiritual darkness. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer describes how sin creates a separation between us and God, likening it to an eclipse that obscures God’s light. It’s time we return to the God of the Bible, repenting from the heart. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Many see today’s moral crisis as political, missing the deeper spiritual battle. But only a repentant church can confront the growing darkness. In this interview with Pastor Larry McCarthy, Pastor Lutzer explains how Nietzsche, Marx, Darwin, and Freud contributed to society’s rejection of God. Yet, through it all, we can trust in God’s unchanging sovereignty. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

In a complex world, we all long for justice to triumph. Who ultimately defines what laws to obey? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer highlights the parallels between today’s culture and the rise of the “lawless one.” Let’s ready ourselves to stand firm and be faithful, even if we lose religious freedoms. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Whenever laws are disconnected from moral absolutes, freedom and righteousness are compromised. How can we ensure justice is based on what’s true? In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the importance of transcendent values. Let’s align our understanding of justice with God’s Word. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

Why is absolute truth essential for justice? The Bible teaches that true justice is grounded in God's authority and transcendent laws. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the role of law in Hitler’s Germany, modern America, and Scripture. Regardless of a nation’s acknowledgement of God, Christians are called to faithfully reflect Christ. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

None of us can carry the full weight of our guilt. We must confront the uncomfortable truth that we need a Savior. In this message from Isaiah 6, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that Jesus alone redeems us from sin and guilt. No matter how off-key the world may seem, Jesus brings hope, freedom, and forgiveness. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.