5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer

In all the risks and fears we face, we are not alone. When Psalm 23 walks us through the valley of the shadow of death, we are invited to call out directly to the Lord. Pastor Lutzer identifies the Good Shepherd's resources to guide and comfort the likes of us. Whatever we're going through, He will bring us home.

Even God's people are prone to wander away from Him. How can we come back to the Lord after we've gone off the path, doctrinally or even morally? Pastor Lutzer reflects on song lyrics for two kinds of people God can restore. Whatever habits, hurts, or hang-ups you have, let the Good Shepherd restore you to Himself.

When we lie down in bed, we are often bombarded with our thoughts: world issues, personal accusations, and more. Peace comes for the believer as we meditate on Psalm 23. Pastor Lutzer discusses two questions: Who is the Shepherd and what does He do for us? He's the One who sees the whole pasture, looking out for us.

God's judgment is thorough, fair, and gracious. For Christians, we will stand before our Lord Jesus at the Bema Seat to receive what is due us, not according to our eternal destiny but our faithfulness. Pastor Lutzer explains what each one of us can expect at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Will all Christians hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? Originally Published: July 29, 2019

The Bible's teaching about hell is difficult to accept—in fact, it's terrifying. In the final judgment, God is going to hold each one of us responsible. Pastor Lutzer considers why there's an eternal hell for eternal beings and where we can flee for rescue. Imagine being judged for our sins, of all kinds, before the glorious throne of an infinite God. Originally Published: July 22, 2019

God gives everyone justice—including Christians. God's mercy and justice were completely satisfied at the cross, but many people struggle to accept it in their confession of sin. Pastor Lutzer considers the fundamental basis of God's forgiveness. Would God ever demand a believer to pay the penalty for their sin? Originally Published: July 15, 2019

Is God fair? In a time when many imagine a more tolerant deity, many wonder how God can rightly judge those who've never heard of Christ. Pastor Lutzer discusses God's love for justice, found in His revelation throughout creation and within our consciences. God's justice effects our daily lives and our ultimate destinies. Originally Published: July 1, 2019

Death appeared to have the last word. But when it looked like He was powerless on the cross, Jesus was still in control, willingly giving himself into the Father's hands. Pastor Lutzer points to the hand of God in Jesus' example of death and work of redemption. If we are in God's hands, we never face death the same way again.

Pastor Erwin Lutzer says, "All of us are born with an expiration date." When Jesus breathed his last words, He knew he had completed all the work the Father had given Him to do. Pastor Lutzer proclaims what the finished work of Christ did on our behalf. When we reach our final days, will we have finished what God called us to do?