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When we reflect on how we lived for Christ, we might weep on the other side of the celestial gates.To their own detriment, many Christians have emptied the judgment seat of Christ of its meaning, living like they will never meet His knowing gaze. For this they may have tears in heaven.In this provocative book, Dr. Erwin Lutzer argues that remorse in heaven awaits those who don’t live fully for God on earth. Exploring the often-overlooked Scriptures about re...

Two lives. Two legacies. Two world views at battle today.Karl Marx and D.L. Moody. The contrast between these men could not be greater. They made similar promises—promises of freedom and a better world. Yet the lessons they left behind are as divergent as night and day. One sought to liberate people but ultimately enslaved them. The other preached forgiveness from sin and set people free.These two men represent opposing worldviews that have competed through...

This excellent book is so important. It clearly and powerfully explains what the parallels are between Germany's fall from grace and the beginning of our own fall. - Eric Metaxas, author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, SpyIn When A Nation Forgets God, Erwin Lutzer studies seven similarities between Nazi Germany and America today—some of them chilling—and cautions us to respond accordingly. Engaging, well-researched, and easy to understand,...

When Heaven seems silent, and God, indifferent . . . bring your disappointment, anger, questions, and broken heart.Life can be disappointing—bitterly disappointing. Especially if you’ve been asking, or begging, for God’s help and your prayers go unanswered. Maybe you were taught that God loves you only to discover that when you really need Him, He’s not there.In Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? respected preacher and bestselling author Dr. Erwin ...

"One minute after you die you will either be elated or terrified. And it will be too late to reroute your travel plans."Death comes to all, and yet death is not the end. For some, death is the beginning of unending bliss, for others, unending despair. This study guide companion to One Minute After You Die is perfect for those who want to go deeper in their understanding of life after death. Dr. Lutzer will guide you to a biblical and practical perspective ...

What the Growth of Islam in the West Means for Christians TodayIs Islam changing? When we compare Islam in the West to what we see in Muslim-ruled nations elsewhere, that appears to be the case. The question isn’t easy to answer, yet it’s vital to get clarity on this issue because so much is at stake.Clarity is precisely what The New Face of Islam provides, offering a responsible, sensitive, and well-researched guide to Islam’s history, co...

HEADLINE: 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, ...

"Be wrong about social security, be wrong about baseball, be wrong about your career choice, but don’t be wrong about where you will spend eternity."How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with God—it’s a big promise, but this short book delivers. It answers a host of questions, such as:Will good deeds help me get into heaven?Who goes to heaven and who doesn’t?What role do I have in my own salvation?Can I los...

Addiction. Abuse. Broken relationships. Greed. Gluttony. Gossip. Sexual immorality. Decisions made from fear or despair. Is there a place to begin again?We can’t go back to the starting line in the race of life. What's done is done. But we’re not tied to our past mistakes. By following God's instructions and allowing Him to heal our wounds, we can be freed from the weight of guilt, regret, and bitter heartache.In Putting Your Past Behind You, Dr. E...

“It is the best treatment of the person and work of the enemy I have ever read.” — R.C. Sproul, from the foreword to God’s DevilMany Christians are oblivious to the Devil and his schemes, and this is precisely the problem. If you don’t know why you need to know about the Devil, then this book is especially for you.In God’s Devil, pastor and scholar Erwin W. Lutzer takes us to the corners of Scripture to which we seldom go. With su...

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 gre...

Imagine walking through a maximum security prison and seeing the cell keys hanging inside the cells.  By choosing not to forgive we voluntarily sentence ourselves to diminished pain-filled lives.  Why would anyone do such a thing?  Because forgiveness seems an inappropriate response to offense.  To experience a broken promise betrayed confidence personal rejection false accusation injury or abuse is to be wounded. Such wounds cry out for justice.  But what if justice ...