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The Lie That God Takes No Responsibility For Natural Disasters
Nature reveals both the love of God and the judgment of God.
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Is God Responsible For What Happens In His World?
No earthquake comes, nor tornado rages, and no tsunami washes villages away but that God signs off on it.
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Is There A Discernible Message In Natural Disasters?
Natural disasters are a heads-up warning that real judgment lies ahead.
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Wildfires, Hurricanes, and Floods
What is God saying to us? The scenes are—well, they are frequently described as apocalyptic. That word rings with a prophetic tone; it means “pertaining to the end times.” A more familiar word might be catastrophic. Cameras from helicopters and drones, people with their smart phones and news teams on the ground, reveal miles upon miles of burned homes and businesses, and people fleeing for their lives with just the clothes on their backs. More than 60 square miles of some of the most expensive homes in the Los Angeles area, burned to the ground. As of this … Read More >
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Repent Today | What’s God Saying Through Natural Disasters? #4
From our standpoint, natural disasters happen randomly. Even if someone or someplace doesn’t seem to deserve disaster, it’s still bound to happen. But even when every disaster isn’t a direct judgment, what if God speaks clearly through unexpected chaos? Pastor Lutzer looks at two more key lessons from Scripture that God wants to teach us in a time of crisis. Originally Published: Feb 8, 2021 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 … Read More >
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Where Was God?
We can’t watch a television special on the 2004 Sumatran Tsunami or 2005’s Hurricane Katrina without asking these questions: “Does God have a role to play in what happens in His world? Is He merely a bystander, or does He actually control the weather? Either way, can we trust a …
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As Bad As It Can Get
Ultimately, only God knows the whys and the wherefores.
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Can A God Like This Be Trusted?
We value health, God values faith; we value comfort, God values patience.
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Understanding The Wrath Of God
All sin is judged immediately, but sometimes the consequences aren’t instant.
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Hope Again | What’s God Saying Through Natural Disasters? #6
In the aftermath of devastation, how can we have hope when we don’t understand why God let something happen? Pastor Lutzer guides us through some of the most comforting passages in the Bible. We learn that Jesus says to us: “I am not only your refuge and strength, I am your forerunner through all suffering and uncertainty.” He has been there before and He says to us, “Follow me.” Originally Published: Apr 5, 2021 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 … Read More >
