Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

There are many spiritual leaders in the world. Some say the Gospel is barbaric for allowing sinners to be forgiven. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how Jesus is not only a prophet but the One who can justly save us from sin. Only a virgin-born, sinless Savior can remedy the deep scars of sin. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw....

The Bible is clear: Jesus was born of a virgin and had no earthly father. Without that perfect sacrifice, none of us has any hope of seeing eternal life with the Father. In this message, Pastor Lutzer proves why Jesus had to be perfectly without sin. No other religion has a sinless Savior. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or c...

Some say the virgin birth of Jesus is superstition, copied from pagan religious myth. But Jesus' uniqueness begins at the virgin birth. In this message from Matthew 1, Pastor Lutzer shows from Jesus' genealogy why He had to be conceived miraculously. We have a qualified Savior. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us at 1-...

Some books have claimed Jesus was born of Mary—with a human father out of wedlock. Many attempt to dismiss the virgin birth of Christ as a myth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points us to reasons we can be confident in the Scriptures. We have a real Savior for real sinners. 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...

Some scholars want to strip Jesus of anything supernatural. They approach the Bible as its judges, little realizing that the book they scorn will one day judge them. In this message from John 3, Pastor Lutzer takes home three lessons about spiritual blindness. Unless God brings us to a place of honest confession, we'll never hear or see Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation o...

Some say that the Jesus who changed history was a just a man around whom many legends developed after his death. We love to tell ourselves that we can see even when we are blind. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer enumerates three dangerous commitments people of unbelief make. Human nature finds many ways to hide our need for the Savior. This month's special offer is available for a donati...

Some called Jesus the devil while others saw Him as the Son of God. But no one remained neutral. In this message from John 9, Pastor Lutzer introduces the conflict many have with belief in Jesus' miracles. What if the Christ in whom we put our faith is actually the Jesus of history? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call us...

Certain scholars believe Jesus' followers made Him into a Christ. They hold an unswerving belief in naturalism—the idea that miracles can't happen. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes the spiritual darkness and our desperate need for Jesus. Only our Lord can help people see the truth.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or ca...

Modern spiritual leaders decry the existence of sin, focusing on the right to be happy, healthy, and wealthy. But none of us can ever pay the infinite penalty because all sin is against a holy God. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer shows us the new and living way of salvation. We must come to God through His prescribed way. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any...

Our culture promotes the idea that there are many ways to God. But the "God of American spirituality" is actually more tolerant of sin. In this message from Leviticus 10, Pastor Lutzer describes the way sinners must come before a holy God. What qualifies us to come into God's presence? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https:// offerrtw.com or call...

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 o...

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:// offe...

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 donatio...

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 http...

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 dona...

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 htt...

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...

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 donatio...

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...

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 ht...

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 donat...

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...

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...

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. Ge...

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...