Running To Win - 15 Minute Edition

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.