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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Pandemics, Plagues, and Natural Disasters Part 11
In today’s episode of “5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer,” we look at two earthquakes described in scripture. One accompanies God’s terrifying presence on Mount Sinai and the other, the completion of Christ’s atoning work where the separation between God and His children is finally and forever overcome. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to “5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer.” I’m so glad that you joined us today as we continue this discussion of “Pandemics, … Read More >
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A Tribute to Dr. Ryrie
On Tuesday February 16, we received the news that Dr. Charles Ryrie had died in his sleep at the age of 90. As a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) for over 20 years, his great gift was to teach theology simply; he defined terms as clearly as possible and then gave Scriptural support for the various aspects of theology. He was my professor for several courses, and I remember having to memorize what he called “key passages” for the various doctrines, so that we could justify our convictions from the Scriptures. He also was an encouragement to me personally, … Read More >
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Day 29 – The Two Ways
Today’s Reading: Acts 3:11-4:4Today’s Reference: Hebrews 4:7b “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” The story of the crucifixion really only affects people in one of two ways. For some, and I pray you’re one of them, the story softens the heart. It makes us aware of the severity of our sin and the boundless love of God. It draws us to salvation for the first time, or makes us reaffirm our commitment to Christ in fear and trembling. But for others—far too many others—the story hardens the heart. Every time they hear it, … Read More >
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Day 27 – Mary Affirmed
Today’s Reading: John 20:17-18Today’s Reference: Galatians 3:28-29 “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.” What would it be like to be possessed by seven devils? You might recall that when Jesus met Mary Magdalene for the first time, He delivered her from the demons that haunted her body. We don’t know how long she lived with these horrid alien beings, but she must have tried everything … Read More >
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Day 25 – The Way Prepared
Today’s Reading: John 14:1-7Today’s Reference: Revelation 1:17b-18 “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” Those who haven’t accepted Christ’s redeeming work have every reason to fear death. Every last affront to God’s holiness will be paid for with their personal suffering—for eternity. But if we have accepted Christ, we have nothing to fear. Jesus has gone ahead of us to prepare the way, and when we die … Read More >
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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Making the Best of a Bad Decision Part 5
In this episode of “Making the Best of a Bad Decision,” we draw a final lesson from Adam and Eve’s terrible decision to rebel. We learn that we can never truly predict or control the consequences of our sin, but we are also confronted with the unthinkable depth of God’s grace. He is always willing to redeem a bad decision that is surrendered to Him. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to “5 … Read More >
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The Attributes of God | Week 26: Just
Is general revelation enough to get a person into heaven? And what does this say about the fairness of God? This week, Pastor Lutzer begins our discussion about God’s justice. “For the LORD loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.”- Psalm 37:28 Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Play On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Click here to receive your own set of Attributes of God cards … Read More >
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Day 30 – From My Heart to Yours
Today’s Reading: John 17Today’s Reference: 1 John 3:1a “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” Jesus longs to have a personal relationship with you. That’s the whole point of His life on Earth and His sacrificial death. God could have accomplished His purposes in some other way… but this was the only way He could be “God with you,” adopt you into His family, and show you how much He wants your fellowship. If you already have a personal relationship with Christ, will … Read More >
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Day 28 – A Personal Love
Today’s Reading: John 14:16-17Today’s Reference: John 20:29 “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not see and yet have believed.’” “Mary,” He said, and she knew Him at last in the tender sound of her name. Of course, Mary Magdalene was not married to Jesus, but she had traveled with Him and joined with other women who had a close relationship with Him. When she called Him “Lord” or “Master,” she knew Who she was talking to. You and I don’t have Jesus here on Earth to walk and … Read More >
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Day 26 – Mary Redeemed
Today’s Reading: John 20:1-16Today’s Reference: John 1:9-10 “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.” Mary Magdalene stayed at the foot of the cross until the bitter end. She saw where Jesus was laid. After the Sabbath, she was the first one to the tomb, and when she saw it empty, she was so grief-stricken even angels couldn’t rouse her hope in the resurrection. Nor did she recognize Jesus when she saw Him—looking for a dead body, … Read More >
