Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

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.

At the very beginning, Adam and Eve first encountered Satan's subtle lies. We need truth in a world filled with contradictions and confusion. Pastor Lutzer highlights four principles of a biblical view of truth, contrasting them with our culture's shifting views. Let's embrace God's truth and find freedom in Christ's unwavering promises. 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 culture likes to have options, especially around spirituality. Many today struggle with navigating issues of identity and truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer urges Christians to point to God's truth, offering compassion and clarity in a time of confusion. Jesus' exclusive claim is what we all need, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." 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.

Truth is often viewed as relative now, especially in our colleges and universities. George Orwell's 1984 reveals how society can come to hate those who proclaim truth. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to believe and proclaim God's unchanging truth. Could people be rejecting truth because they'd be obligated to God? 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 the Old Testament, God required serious punishments for certain sins. It might seem safer to sin under grace than under the Old Testament law. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer exalts Jesus as both the Lamb and the Lion. Pastor Lutzer observes, "Greater grace means there will be greater 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.

We were made to approach God with confidence. In the Old Testament, God's people were commanded to stay away but now believers are invited to come near through Christ. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer offers three key differences between the Old and New Covenants. We can approach God boldly, trusting in Jesus as our mediator. 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 think God is more lenient today when it comes to morality and sexuality. But even under grace, Christians recognize the seriousness of sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains three types of Old Testament law, highlighting why the moral laws still apply. Since God's standards remain the same, He invites us to align with His truth. 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 of us wrestle with the difficult stories in the Bible. We often feel uneasy with the idea of what some have called the "Smitey-Almighty." In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the criticisms of God's actions in the Old Testament, particularly the Flood and the destruction of the Canaanites. What if these events reflect not impulsiveness but God's righteous 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.

Many say the Old Testament portrays God in a different light than does the New Testament. Yet a closer look at Scripture reveals God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty throughout. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders seven truths about God's nature found in the Old Testament. When we see God's unchanging character, it leads us to awe and reverence. 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 of us wrestle with the difficult stories in the Bible. We often feel uneasy with the idea of what some have called the "Smitey-Almighty." In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the criticisms of God's actions in the Old Testament, particularly the Flood and the destruction of the Canaanites. What if these events reflect not impulsiveness but God's righteous 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.

Some see two versions of God in the Bible: the loving one of the New Testament and the angry one of the Old Testament. Does anybody still believe in the God who judged people and whole nations in vengeance? In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers difficult passages in context, showing God's true character. What is God really like? 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 God of the Bible is either on vacation or he's dead, as some philosophers maintain. But Pastor Lutzer says, "Skeptics cannot cut a single twig from God's purposes." In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers two transformational lessons from the Christian's blessed hope. Is God really in control? 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 people like to believe in spirituality but not doctrines or truth. The church is being attacked from without and within. In this message, Pastor Lutzer notes four different voices we must heed in Psalm 2: the rebellious nations, the laughing God, the just Son, and the Holy Spirit. What if we could have a fresh vision of God in this secular age? 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.

If God didn't create us, then we can live however we would like. Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Sigmund Freud's "funeral for God" indicated a deeper spiritual battle. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against living on our own without any truth or meaning. Is religion really just a feeling that we're dependent on God? 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 our secular culture, people don't want to be accountable to our Creator, the Ruler, or the ultimate Lawgiver. Frederich Nietzsche famously said, "God is dead." In this message, Pastor Lutzer introduces three gravediggers for God: Nietzsche, Marx, and Darwin. What are the destructive implications for our morals, our children, and our nation? 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.

If marriages fail, it affects lives, churches, and even society. That's why Christian marriages must be centered on Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two life-giving conclusions about marriage. What if our response to marital challenges is just as important as the issue? 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.

Equality is a high value in contemporary culture. What then does the Bible mean when it talks about submission, particularly in marriage? In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders the rewards of intimacy in a godly marriage. God designed husbands and wives to have different roles. 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.

People in godly marriages know a fulfilling marriage takes two people. But we usually must go through some pain to get there. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer clarifies how to deal with conflict in marriage. There are rewards that we miss when we don't work through our differences. 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.

"Good marriages don't have conflict." Actually, to have a good and fulfilling marriage, it requires communication and forgiveness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer outlines the first of five premises we should have for a fulfilled marriage. These valuable lessons could help sanctify our homes. 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 people feel their spouse can't change. What is the price of overcoming pain and failure in marriage? In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses real-life marital situations and what's needed to face our deepest hurts. If honesty can prevail, God can heal a difficult, meaningless marriage. 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.

Can true Christians sin with immorality or pornography? Satan likes to mimic God, saying "This is love." In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the resources we have in the Gospel by the Holy Spirit to fight against the lies of the world and the devil. Let's live with purity and 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.

Some think that if their marriage is a mess, it's time to leave. There's just too much pain, too much hurt, and too many tries and failures. In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can imitate God in living a life of love and forgiveness. What does it take for us to be honest with one another—and with God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

None of us can escape the consequences of a broken marriage. But authentic, lasting love is different from the love the world promotes. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes five myths about marriage that can cause a lack of commitment or faithfulness. Let's learn the value of faithfulness and the true meaning of love. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Most of us will do anything to avoid suffering. But when we suffer for Christ as His witnesses, He takes note that our unfair treatment mirrors His own when He was among us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points out the way of Jesus: His actions, His trust, and His sacrifice. In the end, God will bring justice to every trial. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

How do we live in purity, even when we're falsely accused by evildoers? Jesus had no sin, no deceit, and never returned an insult. In this message, Pastor Lutzer invites us to live passionately like Jesus did in submission and suffering. Let's learn to commit ourselves to our heavenly Father. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We are called to share God's excellencies with the world. But we can't share the gospel if we don't have the integrity to back it up. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer shows practical ways to represent God in ways that challenge our purity, submission, and more. What's our purpose as Christ's representatives? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Whether we're an introvert or extrovert , whether we're young or old, we all need one another in the body of Christ. What's our place in a local church? In this message, Pastor Lutzer uses the metaphor of a Redwood Forest to describe the church. As Pastor Lutzer says, "A rootless Christian is a fruitless Christian." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

It is a high calling to belong to the people of God. By connecting with other believers, we can worship together, pray for each other, and help each other through dark times. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer shows who we are as the church: a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. Let's withstand the storm together. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

All too many believers have withdrawn from a local fellowship. But God called us to become part of a community. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses four different ways people may perceive the church. We aren't connected by a common interest but rather a common life—a life in Christ. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

There's no way we could ever accomplish our own redemption. Believers share a living hope because of Jesus, who purchased us at high cost. In this message, Pastor Lutzer invites us to heed God's call to salvation and holiness. May we never take for granted the ransom that was paid for our freedom. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

Once we're born into God's family, we're His children. As His children, we're called to live like it. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer provides three reasons why we should be holy: the nature, the judgment, and the investment of God. Because God redeemed us, our character now grows to match His. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

We live in an era of casualness towards all that is holy. God's children are all called to live like we belong to Him. In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two ways we can be like God in His moral character. As God's exclusive treasures, God has made a way for us to be free from the power of sin. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

For believers, the trials we face are sometimes necessary. God uses trials to refine us and our faith. In this message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Lutzer considers three faith-building lessons. Because of our eternal inheritance, Pastor Lutzer can say, "The more trials here, the more glory there." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

All of us have had trials or will soon have one kind or another. The difficulties we face often reveal who we really are. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three transforming truths about the necessary trials we face. Where can we find the kind of lasting faith that withstands trouble? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

The devil may tempt us. He may even try to destroy us, but God Himself will guard us all the way to heaven—our arrival there is a fact that is guaranteed by God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores how to live out our eternal hope. Our inheritance is imperishable—it cannot be touched by anyone or anything. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

The trials we face are sometimes necessary. For the persecuted church in the first century, Peter's letter anchored them with a lasting hope. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the blessings of being chosen by the Triune God. Amid all the trials, Christians have an inheritance reserved in heaven. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.