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Swim Against the Tide of a Sinking Culture In No Reason to Hide,
bestselling author Erwin W. Lutzer examines the culture-wide
spiritual freefall that has left Christ-followers misplaced and
targeted. With this companion workbook, he leads you deeper into
the chaotic tides of today, preparing you with biblical responses
for when you encounter the toxic fallout of an aggressively secular
society. Take a closer look at the battleground issues Christians
face and prepare to minister with conviction and compassion to
those who believe differently. As you go through this study, you
will be... empowered to withstand the cultural tsunami of
secularism and remain faithful to God, no matter the cost alerted
to the trends that undermine Christian principles and discover how
to effectively proclaim the truth reminded that God is present with
us in every challenge, helping us not only survive but thrive in a
hostile society As Christians, we have a choice to either sink or
swim. The No Reason to Hide Workbook will encourage and equip you
to persevere for your faith in today's wayward world.
Will You Be Complicit, Complacent, or Courageous? In a culture with
an ever-narrowing definition of tolerance, Christians can no longer
stay silent about the divide between the Bible's truth and the
world's lies. From bestselling author Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, No
Reason to Hide examines the toxic roots behind the alarming
symptoms of a nation in spiritual freefall-and why your faith must
empower you to engage rather than hide. As you read, you'll be
equipped to defend your biblical beliefs with confidence and
compassion. You'll also identify how you can respond to the
battleground issues of today, including identity-driven social
justice ideologies that seek to divide rather than unite cultural
attacks on the definitions of sex and gender that turn language
into a war progressive pushes within the church that ultimately
desecrate the Bible's teachings A call for believers to standing
firm in today's oppressive world, No Reason to Hide is a rallying
reminder that will ready Christians everywhere to have the courage
to proclaim Scripture's truth to a culture in desperate need of
what only God can offer.
"If I could, I would put this book into the hands of every
Christian in America." -Dr. David Jeremiah "Be strong and
courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the
LORD your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Each day,
you watch America turn further from Christian values and the core
principles of liberty. It's frustrating to feel you can't assert
biblical truth without facing condemnation, and fearful to witness
outrage and victimhood replace respect and reason. Amidst this
dissent, how can you not only stay rooted in your own faith, but
continue publicly testifying for Jesus? In We Will Not Be Silenced,
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer prepares you to live out your convictions
against a growing tide of hostility. Gain a better understanding of
nonbelievers' legitimate hurts and concerns regarding issues like
racism, sexism, and poverty-and identify the toxic responses
secular culture disguises as solutions. In the process, you'll see
how you can show compassion and gentleness to those outside of the
faith without affirming their beliefs. We Will Not Be Silenced will
ready you to move beyond fear and boldly accept the challenge of
representing Christ to a watching world that needs Him now more
than ever before.
Every Christian longs for a better and more intimate prayer
life. And one of the most effective ways to grow more powerful in
prayer is to learn from the prayers of others. In this way they
discover new ways to pray--new requests, concerns, and
thanksgivings they can bring to God's throne of grace. That's what
makes "Covering Your Life in Prayer" so special. It's an
opportunity to "listen in" to a wide variety of personal and
heartwarming prayers--prayers for...
- personal peace and faithfulness in difficult situations
- wisdom when making tough decisions
- a better understanding of our place in God's plans
- a willingness to cease struggling and let God be God
- God's work in the lives of both loved ones and unsaved
friends
Readers will find this a wonderful resource for expanding their
prayer horizons and enriching their relationship with God.
The Riveting Story of the Reformation and Its Significance Today
The Reformation unfolded in the cathedrals and town squares of
Europe--in Wittenberg, Worms, Rome, Geneva, and Zurich--and it is a
stirring story of courage and cowardice, of betrayal and faith. The
story begins with the Catholic Church and its desperate need for
reform. The dramatic events that followed are traced from John
Wycliffe in England, to the burning of John Hus at the stake in
Prague, to the rampant sale of indulgences in the cities and towns
of Germany, to Martin Luther nailing the Ninety-Five Theses to the
door of the Castle Church in 1517, to John Calvin's reform of
Geneva. Erwin Lutzer captures the people, places, and big ideas
that fueled the Reformation and explains its lasting influence on
the church and Western Civilization.
You've been wronged. Have lies have been told about you? Have you
been rejected? Maybe you've been the victim of abuse. Perhaps it's
a broken promise. Or someone betrayed a confidence. It's only
natural that you would be angry. These wounds cry out for justice!
But what if justice isn't possible this side of heaven? What if the
damage can't be undone? What then? You have a decision to make. You
can hold on to your anger until your anguish builds a prison of
bitterness. In this cage you will live a diminished and pain-filled
life. Or you can choose to forgive. Erwin Lutzer discusses dealing
with difficult people such as "spear throwers" and "destroyers," as
well as handling conflict among family members and Christians in
the courtroom. In this concise, quickly read volume, you'll learn
how to move from bitterness to blessing. By choosing forgiveness
you are choosing abundant life. It's a decision you can make today!
Maybe you worry you've married the wrong person. Maybe you're
carrying the burden of a secret or have gone down a dangerous road.
Maybe you've made a life choice that's hurt someone else so badly
you feel the relationship can never be restored. But there's good
news: you have the opportunity to clear your conscience, make
things right with God and others, and get to a place of grace and
new beginnings. Join pastor and bestselling author Erwin Lutzer as
he shows you how to make the best of even your worst decisions and
move forward into a better future.
For centuries, Christian women have struggled to find their place
in the church--and before God. Deep down inside, a woman may ask
herself, "Does God really care about me? Does he value me as much
as he does men?" The answers lie with Jesus himself--in his words
and in his real relationships with women during his life. In
"Jesus, Lover of a Woman's Soul," Erwin and Rebecca Lutzer reveal
the truth about Jesus and women. He defied tradition and affirmed
women as equal partners in the family of God. Inside you'll find
true stories about real biblical women who experienced a divine
encounter with Jesus. His gifts of hope, healing, forgiveness, and
deliverance are still available to women today. Jesus changed
everything for women. Look inside to find out why, how--and what it
means for you.
There are many 'modern' sins ensnaring more and more people
everyday. Some are blatant, but many are secret, quickly seducing
the participant into behavior that separates them from God. Popular
pastor and author Erwin Lutzer exposes Satan's seven most common
'traps, ' warning readers and giving them hope for liberation from
these forms of bondage. Addressing greed, gambling, alcoholism,
pornography, sexual freedom, pleasure, and occultism, Lutzer takes
on tough and sensitive issues with great compassion and
clarity.
After Erwin Lutzer, senior pastor of the Moody Church, and his
wife, Rebecca, realized that memorizing Scripture has nearly become
a lost pursuit today, they decided to create this practical,
relevant resource filled with powerful verses and insightful
explanations to help stimulate a spiritual hunger in readers? own
lives. With more than 35 topics and questions for reflection and
further study, readers will discover how God's Word will:
- sustain them in times of need
- comfort them in seasons of sorrow
- strengthen their hearts in times and areas of weakness
- direct their steps and decisions toward God's will
These handpicked verses provide a foundation of wisdom and hope
to show readers who God is and what He has done for them, as well
as who they are and how they can successfully live the Christian
life.
Though most of the Protestant world can trace its roots back to the
Reformation, many people today have only a vague knowledge of
Martin Luther's writings. "Didn't he write the Ninety-Five Theses?"
Jack Kilcrease and Erwin Lutzer step into this vacuum with a
carefully selected collection of Luther's works. Centered around
the five solas of the Reformation (sola Scriptura, sola fide, sola
gratia, sola Christus, soli Deo gloria), the selections offer
readers an accessible primer on works that are foundational to the
theology of Protestantism in all its forms. Introductions to each
writing include an explanation of the historical context and the
theological significance of the piece. Students of the Bible,
pastors, teachers, and seminary students will find this collection
an enlightening introduction to Luther in his own words and a
useful addition to their libraries.
Is it really that big of a deal?
A May 2009 Gallup poll revealed that fifty-seven percent of
Americans oppose same-sex marriage, while only forty percent are in
favor of it (down from forty-six percent in 2007). This short,
easy-to-read book helps shed light on what so many people believe,
and why they ought not be at a loss about what to do now.
The headlines only tell part of the story. In this revised and
updated version of his bestselling book, Dr. Erwin Lutzer clearly
and accurately depicts the truth about what is at stake here. By
asking the right questions and by pinpointing the very real
ramifications of same-sex marriage this handbook will help guide
reality back to Truth.
Dr. Lutzer expertly answers the questions that so many
individuals, parents, friends, and families are asking:
- How did we get to this point?
- Why is marriage, as God intended it, better--and
healthier?
- How can I talk to my kids about this?
- How do I responsibly read, watch, and filter the news?
- Is there still hope?
Let no one say that we have to choose between loving homosexuals
and opposing same-sex marriages. Biblically, love is defined not as
license to legitimatize sinful behavior of any kind, but love helps
us see that there is a better way. Obviously, we must be as
concerned about our own sins as we are about the sins of the
homosexual community. We must be concerned enough to speak out
about any action, heterosexual or homosexual, that violates God's
intended plan for marriage and the family.
This simple, straightforward look at the issue of same-sex
marriage will equip you to know what is really happening and, most
importantly, why it matters "for you."
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