Running To Win 15 Minute Version

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Ascent Into Glory – Part 3 of 3

July 25, 2024

Most of us have some fear of death. Death has a lot of mystery, but the Scripture says Jesus died that He might take away the fear of death. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights three lessons from the death of a believer. What keeps us grounded amid the uncertainty of death?

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Some say that after death the soul sleeps until the last judgment. But the Bible paints some lovely pictures of what happens when a Christian dies. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the Scriptures on what believers can expect. Like folding a tent or setting sail for home, we can look forward to that transition from shadows to sunlight.
July 24, 2024
Death. We do everything we can to avoid it, yet it’s how God calls His children home. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers the first of five captivating images throughout the New Testament on death. For those who have put their trust in Christ and are under the shelter of His protection, our souls simply depart from Earth and arrive in heaven.
July 23, 2024
What’s the difference between those in heaven and those in hell? In Luke 16, Jesus told of a man in torment after death. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the lessons we can take from this chilling story. If our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, we can go directly into God’s presence.
July 22, 2024
We could die in a moment of time—a heart attack, a car accident. Our destiny, after we die, is determined in this life since God will judge according to our deeds. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer takes a sober look at the rich man’s fate. Where will we be one minute after we die?
July 19, 2024
Most of us are too busy to think about our own deaths. But our eternal destiny is determined in this life. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer notes three aspects of the rich man’s experience of Hades, the place of the dead. Each of us has an appointment we can’t avoid.
July 18, 2024
What happens after unbelievers die? From Genesis to Revelation, we see glimpses of what the afterlife is like. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes between the grave, “Sheol” as the place of the dead, and hell. As we uncover what it is like to die without personal faith in Jesus Christ, we’ll discover no one is in hell—yet.
July 17, 2024
Death is no respecter of persons. The Bible says, “It is appointed unto man once to die, and after this, the judgment.” In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer contrasts the incredible difference between the rich man’s and Lazarus’ destinies. All of us can know the truth about the great mystery of death.
July 16, 2024
One day, we all will pass beyond this present life and face what lies on the other side. How can we know what life after death will be like? In this message from Genesis 2–3, Pastor Lutzer contemplates the judgment and grace found in death. We need God’s revelation on what happens after we die.
July 15, 2024
Some people who’ve had a near-death experience reported a strange, inviting light. But the Bible is God’s revelation of our ultimate destinies. In this message from Acts 7, Pastor Lutzer reflects on the first Christian martyr who had a near-death experience. When the soul separates from the body, what are the conditions of the life beyond?
July 12, 2024
Throughout the ages, many have people have had near-death or out-of-body experiences. Most of the stories are strikingly similar in saying that there’s no concern for future judgment. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the fascination with out-of-body experiences and occultism. What does the Bible say about the afterlife? 
July 11, 2024
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This resource is a realistic analysis of why so many marriages that begin well end so tragically. Pastor Erwin Lutzer addresses the pressure points in marriage both biblically and compassionately so you can move beyond the past, seek God's guidance, and allow conflict to strengthen the relationship. Here is hope for those couples who think they are doomed to a relationship crippled by the failures of the past and the pain of the present. In Christ, any marriage can be strengthened and restored. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win 15 Minute Version

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 1998, this 15-minute program has provided a Godward focus. Today this program broadcasts internationally in seven languages.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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