Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition

The word "angel" means messenger. God has used angels down through the ages to communicate to His people. In this message, Pastor Lutzer takes a tour of the Old Testament to identify the "Angel of the Lord," who wasn't merely one of the angelic host. Was it Jesus before He became a man? 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.

Moody was a plain man preaching the plain Gospel in a plain way. He was far from perfect but he was a man of faith who loved God and had a passion to lead people to Jesus Christ. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares about D.L. Moody's yieldedness to God's will. What does it mean to be wholly sold out 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.

Every Christian receives the Holy Spirit at conversion. We are indwelt with the Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes the blessing and the fullness of the Spirit on D.L. Moody's life. Why was Moody, a man who had no seminary degree, so mightily used by God, and filled with the Holy Spirit? 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.

D.L. Moody, with only a fifth-grade education, arrived in Chicago as a shoe salesman but became an international evangelist. He impacted countless lives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer discusses Moody's ministry in the British Isles. What happens when people begin to understand the Gospel is for sinners? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

What will people say about us when we're gone? D. L. Moody left a legacy of service and determination to spread Christ's message. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares how Moody answered God's call to establish a church and Bible institute, still ministering from Chicago today. He was a man God used without limit. 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 is first in our lives, people become more important than money. The 19th-century businessman, D.L. Moody became a Christian evangelist. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on Moody's legacy, challenges, and criticisms. After all, worldly success pales in comparison to eternal impact. 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 believe the government should primarily care for the poor. But D. L. Moody brought the church and the Gospel to 19th-century Chicago's poorest. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares Moody's heartwarming story of serving the lost and the poor. We can follow his example, whether we're in business or in ministry. 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.

Over a century ago, Dwight Lyman Moody arrived in Chicago seeking fortune, but God had bigger plans. He was an uneducated, shoe salesman from Boston. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares the inspiring story of Moody's conversion, coming to Christ through a Sunday school teacher. What's your story of God's grace? 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 are skeptical of Jesus' resurrection. But early Christians thrived because they were absolutely convinced the tomb was empty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers five matters unaccounted for by the false scenario of Jesus' discovered bones. But only God can make hearts alive to believe. 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 argue that Gnostic writings should take precedence over the New Testament Gospels. But those writings are the product of the Gnostics attempt to merge Greek philosophy with Christianity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer asserts that the New Testament documents are the best sources about Jesus and His apostles. What historical evidence supports this? 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 have claimed the bones of Jesus have been found. But that is simply bad archaeology and deceit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the reasons why Jesus had to be bodily raised. Despite the skepticism and attempts to disprove its claims, the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything. 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 horror of Jesus' death on the cross is so offensive that some would rather deny it happened. But His death was done voluntarily in love. In this message, Pastor Lutzer unveils the vision of Jesus Christ given in the New Testament. At the cross, God showed His love toward us and protected His character from claims of injustice. 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 day, most people minimize sin, preferring to see the goodness in humanity. But only Jesus' sacrifice removes the stain of the sins we bear before a holy God. In this message from Romans 3, Pastor Lutzer shows the love, justice, and power of God. At the cross, we see the fullness of God's character. 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 central issue of life is what we do with Jesus Christ. Eternity will tell the story of whether we believed, or rejected, God's solution for sin. In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Lutzer explains the story of Peter's great confession of faith. How did Jesus' death represent God's glory and fulfill the Scriptures? 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 religion and teachings of Islam claim that Jesus didn't actually die on the cross. But Jesus did die—He had to. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three compelling contrasts between Muslim teaching and the Bible's revelation about Jesus' death. Jesus came to be a sacrifice for sin. 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.

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.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 1-800-215-5001.

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 1-800-215-5001.

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 of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 at 1-800-215-5001.

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 call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.

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 us at 1-800-215-5001.

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.

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.