It scares me when I think that many of the people who understand what's at stake are getting old. If we look at other countries and see the oppression of Christians by government, community, and even their families we realize we've had it easy for a long time. It may be that sometime soon we will have to pay the price as well. May God give us the grace to be faithful.
On TTa person commented to me something like, yeah you old people are dying out too…so those of us against this craziness are getting older and think differently and we are dying off. It was a sad realization to read that comment, but of course heaven is my destination! I just never thought I’d live to see such utter godlessness and ridiculousness! However, it certainly proves the Bible right!
What I've realized is, I don't need to convince you...I need to speak God's truth and answer questions and objections to Christ...In short, I need to plant and water... That's it...I can't save anyone... Only God can.
Thank you so much for this comment. I have been beating my self up a considerable amount lately. I am un sure how effective my witness has been. I've been watering and planting...and watering and panting...and watering and panting; seeing few results. Maybe I won't. "Only God can." Thank you for reminding me of that.
“The purpose of propaganda is to so shape people’s perception of reality, that even when confronted with a mound of evidence, they will not change their minds.” -Erwin Lutzer
You just descriped religious indoctrination there. The purpose of religion is to bash doctrines in to the head of young people so that no matter of what evidence they are confronted with when they get older they still dont dare to change their mind.
@@grimlund you make a good point and there are lots of religions that bash people into submission. The difference between religion and true Christianity is that we are taught to seek truth through prayer and scripture. Although it is wise to seek counsel from pastors, teachers and biblical scholars, we are also taught not to esteem them more highly than anyone else. Human wisdom can filled with pride, self serving motivation, and imperfections whether intentional or unintentional. A warning sign for propaganda is that you are berated for your beliefs or unbelief, that you have the audacity to question the 'propaganda', and you are shunned or silenced because of your opposition. Faith is a journey and no one can demand that you believe or don't believe the gospel of the scriptures, instead a Christian's response should be to walk alongside you as you work out those beliefs.
@@conlyn7584 How do you know that your scripture is the true one? If you were born in Afghanistan or Saudiarabia you would most likely believed in Allah and the Quran would have been the true scripture. Its so obvious that people choose their religion from their culture and were they grew up.
@@grimlund there's a point where you have to take the things you have been taught as a child and question the validity. Nobody is going to enter the kingdom of heaven because of their parents faith or religion, culture, social or political stance, etc. Only you are accountable for accepting or rejecting the things you have been taught. The God of the Bible promises that He will reveal Himself to those that seek Him, and there are many examples of people all over the world that have rejected various doctrines when they encountered the radical love and forgiveness of Jesus. When I became an adult and moved out of my parents home, I did wrestle with my childhood faith versus other religions. Christianity is not a blind faith but a daily process of mentally working out and finding answers to your very questions.
@@conlyn7584 The problem is that your belief is based on fear. You say that you want to enter the kingdom of heaven. What happen If you dont make it? Do you end up in hell? The fear of hell is the thing that makes christianity toxic. I have bashed the hell doctrine away. To me its unbelievible how a normaly sane person can believe in such a horrible thing. The hell doctrine is evil. I hate it. If you stop believing in that kind of nonsens you get a much healthier view of the world. The radical pastor is saying: "Lets pray for the one billion indians that are hindus and are on their way to hell!" I say. No. There is no hell. Relax and let people believe in what they want.
@@JulioVonGhoulio What’s your basis for claiming that God/Jesus is an imaginary person? Surely you must’ve come across at least *some* of the proof of Jesus’ existence and resurrection, and of God’s existence, now that we’re living in 2021 and have access to more knowledge and evidence than ever before. One obvious piece of evidence that you might’ve not realized, is that we’re living in year AD 2021 for a reason; Jesus quite literally split time in two. An imaginary person is not able to do that. We know from scientific data that the universe came into existence at one point, from nothing. Since it’s a scientific impossibility for nothing to create something, it’s logically reasonable to conclude that there must have been a first cause; something caused the universe to exist. Whatever caused the universe must exist outside of space, it must not be bound by time, and it must be immaterial; because whatever it was that created space, time, and matter cannot consist of space, time, and matter. It must be transcendent to be able to create those things. It must also be personal, to be able to will something into existence. So a spaceless, timeless, immaterial, and personal being. What does that sound like? God. God by definition is the uncaused causer, unmoved mover, and uncreated creator. It’s not my fault that you hate him, take that up with him, not us. Also, I feel it’s necessary to point out that you made an objective truth-claim when you said “grow up and live in reality for once.” Well, let me ask you this. How do you that your subjective perception of what reality is, is the true reality that everyone needs to adhere to? You’re assuming that your subjective opinion of ‘religion being unnecessary and false’ is the true reality. Your comments make it very apparent, that you believe your own personal perception of reality and your own opinions, are objectively correct. And you won’t accept or tolerate anyone who believes differently. Isn’t that the fundamental definition of bigotry? Being intolerant of opposing beliefs? So, in the process of telling us that what we believe is false, you claim that your own perception of reality is the true way of life, and you’re intolerant of everyone who disagrees with you. That’s not only hypocritical, it’s also highly unreasonable and bigoted.
@@heavnxbound Christians shouldnt talk about being intolerant of other beliefs. You who claim to have patent of the thruth. You who think that all people who doesnt believe in the same thing that you do is condemned and punished for eternity.
@@grimlund doesn’t everyone do that? You believe the way you do and think it’s wrong when people think differently than you do. If you do not choose Christianity that’s okay. But it’s not okay for you to want to change God’s word to fit what you want.
@@cks5631 Didnt old Martin Luther take out books from the Bible that he thought didnt fit the gospel? So he basicly did change the words of God. Is he burning in hell now?
Amen! I am struggling with many believers who are not aware of the signs that He told us to look for? In the US and Canada, too many Christians do not their Bible eschatology! I even heard a pastor say to me after sharing that I think these are the birth pangs, “ oh Peter, it’s always been that way! “ This present global delusion, Covid, BLM, SJW, CRT etc, etc is ignored and this foolish pastor put his mask back on and I have not and will no longer speak with him.
I read one of Dr. Lutzer's other books, "When A Nation Forgets God," which also describes what is happening in the US today. Christians must stand our ground even if we are in the minority.
In order to stand our ground, we Christians must first know our GROUND. Do we spend more time reading Scripture than scrolling Facebook or reading articles on the internet?! It’s a sobering self-assessment for all of us Christians.
All non-Christian nations end up desperate & in dictatorship except when helped by Christianized nations. Non-Christianity is now destroying America. My name is a dotCom website & you need to go there. ------ Expect your life to likely hugely change in 10 minutes or less.
We all have to relate to people with shared interests. We can only do that if we are open-minded enough to hear truth in different forms but not change what is true regardless what form it is in.
Excellent! Thank you so much for having Erwin Lutzer on to talk about these very important issues. This was the most clear explanation of Marxism that I have ever heard. My heart mourns for our country - esp. our children. Thank you for encouraging us!
I agree, even yesterday I saw a tweet in my country where it almost said that children need to be liberated.. it concerned the fact that teachers at school had said that girls were not allowed to wear skimpy clothing any longer. Oh my Lord, the bulk of filth that fell over this Tweet was baffling.. people shouted that 14 year old girls should be able to wear WHATEVER they want, WHEREVER, and that the teachers needed to be fired for their sexual perversion.. oh, how the world is turning upside down.. Jesus, we need you!
Just listened to this on podcast but wanted to comment and say how much I enjoyed this this interview. It was eye-opening and very scary all at the same time. May we have the courage to follow the way of the cross.
@Eightball Wizard oh no, they didn't try to scare me. The facts that they pointed out scared me. I've already seen a lot of what they are talking about, but in this video it was communicated in in a way that connected all the pieces. It's scary but I'm not worried. God is still in control. It's all going to be ok.
THIS VIDEO WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! Spoken with such clarity, wrapped up with so much wisdom. It was frighteningly educational and eye opening!! So glad I’m not alone in everything I’ve seen, heard and felt!! 🙌🏼🔥🙌🏼
I’ve been listening to Lutzer since the 1980s on Moody Radio. His books have a permanent place on my shelves and in my thinking. How joyful I was to find this podcast. Downloading his latest book as soon as I finish listening!
This is a very timely and much prayed for response of how and what were supposed to do as believers in Jesus in the face of intentional destruction of our Christian foundations. Stand up and speak truth. This is NOT popular even amongst other believers. I find this ostrich-like desire to put their head in the sand and not listen, much less think about these things. Thank you for paving the way and showing us how to speak the truth with winsomeness and love. Well done.
@@lepardpaw The Bible is called the Living Word, as God can use it to speak to people in many ways. If I chose to limit God’s word to only context, then I wouldn’t hear His voice and I would only be reading the Bible as a historical document. If you put it in the literal context, Solomon is basically saying that you shouldn’t steal land from your neighbor. But, even scholars believe it could also mean, that our ancestors have gone through the same struggles in society that we have, and that they have set up rules and laws protecting us from the same struggles. Now dealing with Marxism, as Christians we’ve already rejected the theory, and apologists have even written books condemning it. Why would we want to move the boundary stones that these wise men have already put up? Do we know something that they don’t know about it? Marxism has NOT changed, it’s the same gift wrapped up in different contextual wrapping paper. We need to listen to what they have to say, and not be foolish enough to buy into what they’re selling.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Alisa and Dr. Lutzer. This was an incredibly insightful, realistic - but encouraging and inspiring - look at our nation and how Biblically believing Christians can stand up for our beliefs and not be culture pressured to sit quietly by while we battle navigate and battle modern persecution. So grateful for your personal mission to educate and spread awareness of apologetics, and the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
I love Erwin Lutzer, and his understanding of history adds incredible merit to your discussion, and his new book. Thank you Alisa for another stellar interview.
Greetings, my old friend! Caronport High, 1959. Thanking God for your faithful ministry over so many years, even weekend outreach with Bob Parshauer; sermons from Moody Church, books and video clips. Praise God.
Please, please, PLEASE have Dr. Letzer on your podcast again. This was one of the best interviews. It was so informative and encouraging and strengthening in what Christians are facing - and will face in the times to come. This was one of your best guests. Thank you for having Dr. Letzer on!
Dr. Erwin Lutzer has a study serious on Anxiety and Depression from the 90's and it's truly the best and most comforting teaching on the subject. The Lord used it to heal me from it. I wish he would put it up on UA-cam. Millions would be blessed by it.
I just came across this today, 8/13/24. I read Dr. Lutzer's book when it first came out and it is excellent. I have recommended this to all my friends, Christian and non-Christian alike. I think that I have read all of his books and they are all excellent in my view. This was an excellent interview...Well done Alisa.
I'm so glad you brought Mr.Lutzer on your show, I purchased his book and wow , what a revelation so needed in this dark world we live in today. Thank you Alissa. God bless.
You got me at the end with " don't feel sorry for yourself," and "Take the heat and do so joyfully!" Praying for all of you who have chosen to fight the good fight! May God strengthen you and refresh you often💖
Had to have my hubby hear this! He has said this country is in trouble many months ago. He is Vietnam vet and a Christian. He saw communist up close. We know the history of Hitler. So many parallels! Every word you two spoke was riveting. Thank you so much! It helped settle some troubling things I was struggling with. I keep hoping our conservative leaders in Congress will push hard against this tyranny we are seeing. And Pray for them! What a horrible job they have! We must stand up for our faith, preach the Gospel and know God has his plan. Stand on His Promises!
This interview was so insightful! It is really encouraging to know that the things I have been thinking are not just "in my head" but are actually real threats. Thank you so very much! I feel hope and encouragement for the first time in a long time. May God continue to bless, watch over and protect you, your family, and your ministry.
Dr. Lutzer was my prof 43 years ago. Through UA-cam and other channels, his classroom has thousands of students instead of 25. Technology has some serious negatives, but also extraordinary positives. Preach the Word, Discuss the Word, Encourage others. Many many others. Retirement can be wonderful. For the Kingdom.
Excellent interview (as was already said!)! Dr Lutzer is a prophetic voice in our culture, and we best awaken to the wisdom of his message! There is a constant battle for the believer between flesh and spirit, natural and spiritual, unseen realm and seen, light and darkness, the authority of darkness (Colossians 1:13) and the kingdom of God’s beloved Son. The Word divides our soul and our spirit (Hebrews 4:12), the cross crucifies our “old man” (Romans 6:6). May we learn to walk on the resurrection side of the cross and not love our own lives unto the death (Revelation 12:11). God will be faithful to teach us!!!!
One of my favorite videos, I enjoy Dr Lutzer on the radio and first time seeing him on UA-cam. Glad this channel is available to us and thank you both for sharing 😊 Ps I bought the book within the first fee minutes There's a cybersale at Christian Book distributors that includes Dr Lutzers and your book also.
I am so very greatful for this very revealing, insightful and timely message! Indeed, thank you and God bless you and your ministry, as you fearlessly pursue His callin these increasingly evil days....❤️🙏
"Jesus said, I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me" John 16:12-14 This prophecy fulfills no one better than the last prophet Muhammad. So, to believe in Jesus, you also have to believe in Prophet Muhammad.
Yes we have to turn the words back on the accuser. For example if they call u divisive just admit it to them. Why because we are. Christ came to divide mother against children father against sons and so on. So look at all the words they call christians and reverse them back in standing for truth and righteous. Believe me it will be very liberating.
Love Dr Lutzer and Alisa. The BEST podcast I have ever heard on all these matters. I am getting the book. All my questions are answered by this talk. I have been struggling with these questions being thrown at me and I listen to Frank Turek, Alisa and so many other apologists but this summarises and pulls all together I have heard over years. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much. May God richly bless both of you.
great encouragement. We (the Church in the USA) are going to enter normal times for the historic church. Each of us needs to decide if we are going to allow us to be shamed, or possibly martyred.
Love this man have many of his books and reading his current one thank you so much for having him on your show You are doing a great service for the body of Christ Alisa be blessed and stay the course ❤️🙏✝️
So good! Exactly what we are going through and it’s so good to hear that we really don’t have to conform to this world. Even if we don’t win here, what matters is eternity with God our Father. It’s scary this is all happening now too, but just makes me really put on the armor of Christ because that’s how we will overcome! Thanks for sharing this!!
Great show! Thanks for your insightful questions touching on so many important aspects of the culture. Thanks for Mr. Lutzer's clear and direct answer clarified with historical details. And thanks for the loving, courageous and hopeful answers that come from Christianity. Every one, Christian or secularist, will benefit for listening and considering the ideas presented. Thanks to you and Erwin Lutzer!!!
Fun Fact: I grew up in Chicago, and I happen to know Dr. Lutzer personally, as I got saved through By The Hand Club (which got started under Moody church). I actually gave my testimony at Moody as a teenager. :)
Wow! I just came across your channel and I’m binge watching! You are everything I have been searching for. Seriously making me cry. Thank-you for being here ❤️
Maybe you should condemn the racism of the white church in propagating slavery & racism & white supremacy. & trying to shut down MLK. You are scared of cancel culture because it threatens white power structure. white conservative racist ideas must be dismantled.
@@elliotpolanco159 The white church? What is that? I don't know of any "white church" sir. All I know of is God's church, which has literally zero to do with race and everything to do with spirit. Personally, I condemn racism regardless of who's perpetrating it, so why isolate condemning racism to one particular group when all races of humans are guilty of it? It's wrong for everyone, and all need to repent of it. Spend some time studying the Word, and it would become clear to you that what you are saying does not come from God and isn't biblical. You're mixing up human issues with God, and that mistake is yours.
It's also funny that you've posted this copy and paste on several Christian videos, which means you're intentionally trolling, and not remotely interested in truth or true understanding. Skin color has become your 'god' , and I am sad to tell you that the god you've created will never save or help you. I'll pray for you though.
I am so excited to have come across your channel! I have been enjoying your topics and discussions. Thank you for upholding the truth of the Gospel and standing for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Wow! Thank you for that poignant discussion! It was and is very helpful in dealing with this wave of lying socialist propaganda. I was bullied as a substitute teacher and threatened with being blocked out of the school system because I did not call the classroom teacher, who was not there, "they" instead of "she." That was my intro into the new language they are forcing on people. So, this discussion is critical and I appreciate the specific biblical concepts mentioned and that are strengthening me in my defense of truth. Thanks!!
Wow. Just wow. Thanks so much Alisa and Erwin, for this conversation. There are definitely huge things going on, and somehow it's getting more visible by the day, for those who want to see it (but it's like killing frogs.. if you warm up the water slowly, they won't notice they're being boiled to death). The other day I read that a leader of one of the Christian governmental parties here in my country protecting the women who go to abortion mills. Now it's officially forbidden to demonstrate near abortion clinics, because the women have it emotionally difficult enough, this Christian leader said, and needn't be harrassed.
What an intelligent man. Omw I've shared this with so many people. A spiritual academic man is such a pleasure to listen to and learn from. God Bless you both. SUCH INTERESTING BLESSED SPIRITUAL FEEDBACK. GOOD QUESTIONS. EXCELLENT INTERVIEWER. I COULD LISTEN HAPPILY ALL NIGHT. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN. LOVE LEARNING . BRILLIANT ANSWERS.. Both Soooo intelligent. THANK YOU
You are absolutely right about the enemy's use of language. They love to play word games. By re-labeling deeds, they seek to make evil seem good, and good, evil. Here is a great, famous quote that doesn't even come from the bible that you can use to fight against this. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare gave us this famous quote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Simply put, calling anything by another name, or label doesn't change the essence of what a thing truly is. You can call roses, "Stink Flowers," and they will still smell sweet, or you can call dung, "Flower Food," and it will not reduce its stank. You can call an Unborn Child, "a fetus," or an "unwanted consequence" or whatever label is popular, and it doesn't change the fact that it is a child one bit. You can call Murdering an Unborn Child, "gardening," or "removing unwanted tissue," or abortion, and it doesn't change the reality of the action by one bit, nor diminish its evil.
Wow what an incredible podcast with our brother! Thank you for this! I know it won’t be easy for us believers to carry our cross & follow Jesus in a culture that our world is today but I’m so thankful & grateful for God never leaving us alone to fight the good fight of faith. Brother Erwin’s book sounds fascinating and especially the similarities he used on tying the thoughts & beliefs of Marxism & Hitler’s ruling together. Very mind blowing! God bless you both Erwin & Alisa & your ministries!
It scares me when I think that many of the people who understand what's at stake are getting old. If we look at other countries and see the oppression of Christians by government, community, and even their families we realize we've had it easy for a long time. It may be that sometime soon we will have to pay the price as well. May God give us the grace to be faithful.
Hmmmm who is affected most by Covid? The old
We have much technology but little wisdom.
On TTa person commented to me something like, yeah you old people are dying out too…so those of us against this craziness are getting older and think differently and we are dying off. It was a sad realization to read that comment, but of course heaven is my destination! I just never thought I’d live to see such utter godlessness and ridiculousness! However, it certainly proves the Bible right!
I don't preach to change them. I preach so that they do not change me. Steadiness in the madness fills the wicked ones with fear
What I've realized is, I don't need to convince you...I need to speak God's truth and answer questions and objections to Christ...In short, I need to plant and water... That's it...I can't save anyone... Only God can.
God brings the harvest
Thank you so much for this comment. I have been beating my self up a considerable amount lately. I am un sure how effective my witness has been. I've been watering and planting...and watering and panting...and watering and panting; seeing few results. Maybe I won't. "Only God can." Thank you for reminding me of that.
The command from Christ is to preach the gospel and make disciples. We plant truth. Christ brings the harvest.
@@elizabethguenther7319 c66
Yes, our primarily job is to preach the Gospel to everyone everywhere!
“The purpose of propaganda is to so shape people’s perception of reality, that even when confronted with a mound of evidence, they will not change their minds.” -Erwin Lutzer
You just descriped religious indoctrination there.
The purpose of religion is to bash doctrines in to the head of young people so that no matter of what evidence they are confronted with when they get older they still dont dare to change their mind.
@@grimlund you make a good point and there are lots of religions that bash people into submission. The difference between religion and true Christianity is that we are taught to seek truth through prayer and scripture. Although it is wise to seek counsel from pastors, teachers and biblical scholars, we are also taught not to esteem them more highly than anyone else. Human wisdom can filled with pride, self serving motivation, and imperfections whether intentional or unintentional. A warning sign for propaganda is that you are berated for your beliefs or unbelief, that you have the audacity to question the 'propaganda', and you are shunned or silenced because of your opposition. Faith is a journey and no one can demand that you believe or don't believe the gospel of the scriptures, instead a Christian's response should be to walk alongside you as you work out those beliefs.
@@conlyn7584 How do you know that your scripture is the true one?
If you were born in Afghanistan or Saudiarabia you would most likely believed in Allah and the Quran would have been the true scripture.
Its so obvious that people choose their religion from their culture and were they grew up.
@@grimlund there's a point where you have to take the things you have been taught as a child and question the validity. Nobody is going to enter the kingdom of heaven because of their parents faith or religion, culture, social or political stance, etc. Only you are accountable for accepting or rejecting the things you have been taught. The God of the Bible promises that He will reveal Himself to those that seek Him, and there are many examples of people all over the world that have rejected various doctrines when they encountered the radical love and forgiveness of Jesus. When I became an adult and moved out of my parents home, I did wrestle with my childhood faith versus other religions. Christianity is not a blind faith but a daily process of mentally working out and finding answers to your very questions.
@@conlyn7584 The problem is that your belief is based on fear.
You say that you want to enter the kingdom of heaven.
What happen If you dont make it? Do you end up in hell?
The fear of hell is the thing that makes christianity toxic.
I have bashed the hell doctrine away.
To me its unbelievible how a normaly sane person can believe in such a horrible thing.
The hell doctrine is evil. I hate it.
If you stop believing in that kind of nonsens you get a much healthier view of the world.
The radical pastor is saying:
"Lets pray for the one billion indians that are hindus and are on their way to hell!"
I say. No. There is no hell. Relax and let people believe in what they want.
This was an excellent interview! The church must stop denying what is happening around us and speak up for what is right and true.
Or you can grow up, stop being bigots, ditch your imaginary friend, and live in reality for once.
@@JulioVonGhoulio What’s your basis for claiming that God/Jesus is an imaginary person? Surely you must’ve come across at least *some* of the proof of Jesus’ existence and resurrection, and of God’s existence, now that we’re living in 2021 and have access to more knowledge and evidence than ever before. One obvious piece of evidence that you might’ve not realized, is that we’re living in year AD 2021 for a reason; Jesus quite literally split time in two. An imaginary person is not able to do that.
We know from scientific data that the universe came into existence at one point, from nothing. Since it’s a scientific impossibility for nothing to create something, it’s logically reasonable to conclude that there must have been a first cause; something caused the universe to exist. Whatever caused the universe must exist outside of space, it must not be bound by time, and it must be immaterial; because whatever it was that created space, time, and matter cannot consist of space, time, and matter. It must be transcendent to be able to create those things. It must also be personal, to be able to will something into existence. So a spaceless, timeless, immaterial, and personal being. What does that sound like? God. God by definition is the uncaused causer, unmoved mover, and uncreated creator. It’s not my fault that you hate him, take that up with him, not us.
Also, I feel it’s necessary to point out that you made an objective truth-claim when you said “grow up and live in reality for once.” Well, let me ask you this. How do you that your subjective perception of what reality is, is the true reality that everyone needs to adhere to? You’re assuming that your subjective opinion of ‘religion being unnecessary and false’ is the true reality. Your comments make it very apparent, that you believe your own personal perception of reality and your own opinions, are objectively correct. And you won’t accept or tolerate anyone who believes differently. Isn’t that the fundamental definition of bigotry? Being intolerant of opposing beliefs?
So, in the process of telling us that what we believe is false, you claim that your own perception of reality is the true way of life, and you’re intolerant of everyone who disagrees with you. That’s not only hypocritical, it’s also highly unreasonable and bigoted.
@@heavnxbound Christians shouldnt talk about being intolerant of other beliefs. You who claim to have patent of the thruth. You who think that all people who doesnt believe in the same thing that you do is condemned and punished for eternity.
@@grimlund doesn’t everyone do that? You believe the way you do and think it’s wrong when people think differently than you do. If you do not choose Christianity that’s okay. But it’s not okay for you to want to change God’s word to fit what you want.
@@cks5631 Didnt old Martin Luther take out books from the Bible that he thought didnt fit the gospel?
So he basicly did change the words of God.
Is he burning in hell now?
Be encouraged because these times are the birth pains of HIS eventual return! Should we not be excited if we know Him and His truth?
Amen! I am struggling with many believers who are not aware of the signs that He told us to look for? In the US and Canada, too many Christians do not their Bible eschatology! I even heard a pastor say to me after sharing that I think these are the birth pangs, “ oh Peter, it’s always been that way! “ This present global delusion, Covid, BLM, SJW, CRT etc, etc is ignored and this foolish pastor put his mask back on and I have not and will no longer speak with him.
Yes we think too little of grace
@@peterheroux8239 the Bible talks about scoffers who say this very thing...sad but true
Yes, but that doesn't mean that we give up core essentials in the faith. We must plant the flag of Christianity to the very end.
I read one of Dr. Lutzer's other books, "When A Nation Forgets God," which also describes what is happening in the US today. Christians must stand our ground even if we are in the minority.
@Eightball Wizard please cite your source of 80 %
In order to stand our ground, we Christians must first know our GROUND. Do we spend more time reading Scripture than scrolling Facebook or reading articles on the internet?! It’s a sobering self-assessment for all of us Christians.
@@thieu-tietparsons9369 Yes
It's hard to speak Biblical truth to people who aren't seeking Biblical truth...
But, we keep trying anyway Brother Dave!!
God Bless!! 😊
The Bible is Satan's greatest lie.
Now there is some "Biblical Truth" for you!
All non-Christian nations end up desperate & in dictatorship except when helped by Christianized nations. Non-Christianity is now destroying America.
My name is a dotCom website & you need to go there.
------ Expect your life to likely hugely change in 10 minutes or less.
We all have to relate to people with shared interests. We can only do that if we are open-minded enough to hear truth in different forms but not change what is true regardless what form it is in.
It can be uncomfortable just wait for the right moment and ask the Holy Spirit for help plus pray continually for the unsaved. 🙏📖👍🙏
Excellent! Thank you so much for having Erwin Lutzer on to talk about these very important issues. This was the most clear explanation of Marxism that I have ever heard. My heart mourns for our country - esp. our children. Thank you for encouraging us!
I agree, even yesterday I saw a tweet in my country where it almost said that children need to be liberated.. it concerned the fact that teachers at school had said that girls were not allowed to wear skimpy clothing any longer. Oh my Lord, the bulk of filth that fell over this Tweet was baffling.. people shouted that 14 year old girls should be able to wear WHATEVER they want, WHEREVER, and that the teachers needed to be fired for their sexual perversion.. oh, how the world is turning upside down.. Jesus, we need you!
Thank you for interviewing Dr. Lutzer! His ministry has been a blessing to me.
Sounds like I need to read "We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture's Assault on Christianity" by Dr. Lutzer
Wow, “take the heat & do so joyfully” 😯🤯😌❤️
Sadly a lot of ministers have gone down this drain of no return. They are blind.
Wow!! Such great insights..Jesus, help us all to be strong in Your Spirit as we love and speak to people who do not know You!!
Just listened to this on podcast but wanted to comment and say how much I enjoyed this this interview. It was eye-opening and very scary all at the same time. May we have the courage to follow the way of the cross.
@Eightball Wizard oh no, they didn't try to scare me. The facts that they pointed out scared me. I've already seen a lot of what they are talking about, but in this video it was communicated in in a way that connected all the pieces. It's scary but I'm not worried. God is still in control. It's all going to be ok.
"Take the heat and do so joyfully" Wow! Father please strengthen and enable us!
THIS VIDEO WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! Spoken with such clarity, wrapped up with so much wisdom. It was frighteningly educational and eye opening!! So glad I’m not alone in everything I’ve seen, heard and felt!! 🙌🏼🔥🙌🏼
What is Marxism?
I’ve been listening to Lutzer since the 1980s on Moody Radio. His books have a permanent place on my shelves and in my thinking. How joyful I was to find this podcast. Downloading his latest book as soon as I finish listening!
IT IS A HEART ISSUE. ABOVE ALL ELSE.
FOR OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEARTS, THE MOUTHS OF PEOPLE SPEAK.
LOVE THIS, THANK YOU
Alisa, I'm loving your videos. I'm learning a lot. I hope your channel grows and you reach more and more people!
Shew! He says so much in this video. Good stuff. I'm so thankful for those who speak the truth.
This is a very timely and much prayed for response of how and what were supposed to do as believers in Jesus in the face of intentional destruction of our Christian foundations. Stand up and speak truth. This is NOT popular even amongst other believers. I find this ostrich-like desire to put their head in the sand and not listen, much less think about these things. Thank you for paving the way and showing us how to speak the truth with winsomeness and love. Well done.
I was actually reading WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED when I stopped to check my phone and BAM I saw this interview. Coincidence? I think not!!
“Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.”
Proverbs 22:28
Please use scripture in context.
@@lepardpaw The Bible is called the Living Word, as God can use it to speak to people in many ways. If I chose to limit God’s word to only context, then I wouldn’t hear His voice and I would only be reading the Bible as a historical document. If you put it in the literal context, Solomon is basically saying that you shouldn’t steal land from your neighbor. But, even scholars believe it could also mean, that our ancestors have gone through the same struggles in society that we have, and that they have set up rules and laws protecting us from the same struggles. Now dealing with Marxism, as Christians we’ve already rejected the theory, and apologists have even written books condemning it. Why would we want to move the boundary stones that these wise men have already put up? Do we know something that they don’t know about it? Marxism has NOT changed, it’s the same gift wrapped up in different contextual wrapping paper. We need to listen to what they have to say, and not be foolish enough to buy into what they’re selling.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Alisa and Dr. Lutzer. This was an incredibly insightful, realistic - but encouraging and inspiring - look at our nation and how Biblically believing Christians can stand up for our beliefs and not be culture pressured to sit quietly by while we battle navigate and battle modern persecution. So grateful for your personal mission to educate and spread awareness of apologetics, and the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
I love Erwin Lutzer, and his understanding of history adds incredible merit to your discussion, and his new book. Thank you Alisa for another stellar interview.
Greetings, my old friend! Caronport High, 1959. Thanking God for your faithful ministry over so many years, even weekend outreach with Bob Parshauer; sermons from Moody Church, books and video clips. Praise God.
Please, please, PLEASE have Dr. Letzer on your podcast again. This was one of the best interviews. It was so informative and encouraging and strengthening in what Christians are facing - and will face in the times to come. This was one of your best guests. Thank you for having Dr. Letzer on!
This is crucial and brilliant.... and terrifying, but so important! Thank you, again, Alisa!
"It is not necessary to have freedom of religion to be faithful. All that you need to do is ask the martyrs."
Dr. Erwin Lutzer has a study serious on Anxiety and Depression from the 90's and it's truly the best and most comforting teaching on the subject. The Lord used it to heal me from it. I wish he would put it up on UA-cam. Millions would be blessed by it.
I just came across this today, 8/13/24. I read Dr. Lutzer's book when it first came out and it is excellent. I have recommended this to all my friends, Christian and non-Christian alike. I think that I have read all of his books and they are all excellent in my view. This was an excellent interview...Well done Alisa.
Great interview! Love Pastor Lutzer! Read his Book When a nation forgets God. Great book!
Love this book!
I'm so glad you brought Mr.Lutzer on your show, I purchased his book and wow , what a revelation so needed in this dark world we live in today. Thank you Alissa. God bless.
You got me at the end with " don't feel sorry for yourself," and "Take the heat and do so joyfully!" Praying for all of you who have chosen to fight the good fight! May God strengthen you and refresh you often💖
We thank God for men like this who speak clearly and boldly.
Had to have my hubby hear this! He has said this country is in trouble many months ago. He is Vietnam vet and a Christian. He saw communist up close. We know the history of Hitler. So many parallels!
Every word you two spoke was riveting. Thank you so much! It helped settle some troubling things I was struggling with. I keep hoping our conservative leaders in Congress will push hard against this tyranny we are seeing. And Pray for them! What a horrible job they have!
We must stand up for our faith, preach the Gospel and know God has his plan. Stand on His Promises!
Hope you have him on more. Awesome! A lot of clarity and truth.
One of your best interviews yet...we need more teachers like Dr Lutzer 👍
This interview was so insightful! It is really encouraging to know that the things I have been thinking are not just "in my head" but are actually real threats. Thank you so very much! I feel hope and encouragement for the first time in a long time. May God continue to bless, watch over and protect you, your family, and your ministry.
God bless Alisa and Dr. Lutzer for showing us how we can be salt and light. Critical for today's world especially!!
Dr. Lutzer was my prof 43 years ago. Through UA-cam and other channels, his classroom has thousands of students instead of 25. Technology has some serious negatives, but also extraordinary positives. Preach the Word, Discuss the Word, Encourage others. Many many others. Retirement can be wonderful. For the Kingdom.
Powerful conversation. Now another book to add to my must read list.
I love Pastor Lutzer’s ministry and boldness for the Gospel. I’m going to order his latest book tomorrow 🙏🏽
Excellent interview (as was already said!)! Dr Lutzer is a prophetic voice in our culture, and we best awaken to the wisdom of his message! There is a constant battle for the believer between flesh and spirit, natural and spiritual, unseen realm and seen, light and darkness, the authority of darkness (Colossians 1:13) and the kingdom of God’s beloved Son. The Word divides our soul and our spirit (Hebrews 4:12), the cross crucifies our “old man” (Romans 6:6). May we learn to walk on the resurrection side of the cross and not love our own lives unto the death (Revelation 12:11). God will be faithful to teach us!!!!
One of my favorite videos, I enjoy Dr Lutzer on the radio and first time seeing him on UA-cam. Glad this channel is available to us and thank you both for sharing 😊 Ps I bought the book within the first fee minutes
There's a cybersale at Christian Book distributors that includes Dr Lutzers and your book also.
Thanks for heads up on book sale.
This is a much needed conversation. I am worried about the cancel culture and how it may affect churches and their ability to speak the truth.
Everyone buy some extra bibles. They will be banned soon. They are coming for the church for sure.
Wonderful interview with Pastor Lutzer!
So encouraging and insightful !!!
Many thanks Alisa and Erwin. May the Lord continue to richly bless you 🙏
I am so very greatful for this very revealing, insightful and timely message! Indeed, thank you and God bless you and your ministry, as you fearlessly pursue His callin these increasingly evil days....❤️🙏
"Jesus said, I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me"
John 16:12-14
This prophecy fulfills no one better than the last prophet Muhammad.
So, to believe in Jesus, you also have to believe in Prophet Muhammad.
God bless you Alisa, we've got to take heat and not fear.
Yes we have to turn the words back on the accuser. For example if they call u divisive just admit it to them. Why because we are. Christ came to divide mother against children father against sons and so on. So look at all the words they call christians and reverse them back in standing for truth and righteous. Believe me it will be very liberating.
Love Dr Lutzer and Alisa. The BEST podcast I have ever heard on all these matters. I am getting the book. All my questions are answered by this talk. I have been struggling with these questions being thrown at me and I listen to Frank Turek, Alisa and so many other apologists but this summarises and pulls all together I have heard over years. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much. May God richly bless both of you.
great encouragement. We (the Church in the USA) are going to enter normal times for the historic church. Each of us needs to decide if we are going to allow us to be shamed, or possibly martyred.
So thankful for Pastor Lutzer! We listen every Sunday.
Heartening to hear a Christian leader address these real and present issues. Thank you. Christ is Lord .
Love this man have many of his books and reading his current one thank you so much for having him on your show
You are doing a great service for the body of Christ Alisa be blessed and stay the course ❤️🙏✝️
So good! Exactly what we are going through and it’s so good to hear that we really don’t have to conform to this world. Even if we don’t win here, what matters is eternity with God our Father. It’s scary this is all happening now too, but just makes me really put on the armor of Christ because that’s how we will overcome! Thanks for sharing this!!
I just purchased one of his books! Also, I go to the Moody Church! Thanks Alisa for having him on your podcast!
Great show! Thanks for your insightful questions touching on so many important aspects of the culture. Thanks for Mr. Lutzer's clear and direct answer clarified with historical details. And thanks for the loving, courageous and hopeful answers that come from Christianity. Every one, Christian or secularist, will benefit for listening and considering the ideas presented. Thanks to you and Erwin Lutzer!!!
Fun Fact: I grew up in Chicago, and I happen to know Dr. Lutzer personally, as I got saved through By The Hand Club (which got started under Moody church). I actually gave my testimony at Moody as a teenager. :)
Wow thank you so much I’m so happy I listened to the whole interview.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Great discussion and interview! Thank you Alisa ! God Bless you and your ministry 💕
Enjoyed this interview, haven't heard Erwin Lutzer in some time. 🙏📖👍😃
Wow! I just came across your channel and I’m binge watching! You are everything I have been searching for. Seriously making me cry. Thank-you for being here ❤️
God bless the two of you and everybody watching this video! 🙏
Alisa, I really appreciate you having Dr Lutzer on your program. He is a powerful preacher full of pathos and wisdom of the Lord.
This is an amazing, insightful and sobering interview. Thank you both!
I listened to 4 minutes of this interview before going and buying this man's book. I am excited to read it.
I just started reading the book. Excellent.
I love his books. Hw has many.
Maybe you should condemn the racism of the white church in propagating slavery & racism & white supremacy. & trying to shut down MLK. You are scared of cancel culture because it threatens white power structure. white conservative racist ideas must be dismantled.
@@elliotpolanco159 The white church? What is that? I don't know of any "white church" sir. All I know of is God's church, which has literally zero to do with race and everything to do with spirit. Personally, I condemn racism regardless of who's perpetrating it, so why isolate condemning racism to one particular group when all races of humans are guilty of it? It's wrong for everyone, and all need to repent of it. Spend some time studying the Word, and it would become clear to you that what you are saying does not come from God and isn't biblical. You're mixing up human issues with God, and that mistake is yours.
It's also funny that you've posted this copy and paste on several Christian videos, which means you're intentionally trolling, and not remotely interested in truth or true understanding. Skin color has become your 'god' , and I am sad to tell you that the god you've created will never save or help you. I'll pray for you though.
I could listen to both of you all day. Just like John MacArthur.🎚🙏❤️
This is exactly what happened in South Africa!!! Thank you for this.
ALISA, two words .... absolutely riveting! Bravo lady, and you have such a sweet nature, and sweet giggle (at beginning). 🇬🇧😁🇬🇧
What a great interview! Over the years I have read several of his books. This is the first time I have heard him talk he is right on and so clear.
Everyone should hear this!!!
This is an amazing interview. I have just bought Erwin's book. Two of them actually.
Thank you for this interview. It was so good and encouraging.
What a great discussion. I learned so much. Thank you!
Wow. This is an amazing interview. I love his voice too.
I am so excited to have come across your channel! I have been enjoying your topics and discussions. Thank you for upholding the truth of the Gospel and standing for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you so much for this. It may be the most important interview I've seen.
Wow! Thank you for that poignant discussion! It was and is very helpful in dealing with this wave of lying socialist propaganda. I was bullied as a substitute teacher and threatened with being blocked out of the school system because I did not call the classroom teacher, who was not there, "they" instead of "she." That was my intro into the new language they are forcing on people. So, this discussion is critical and I appreciate the specific biblical concepts mentioned and that are strengthening me in my defense of truth. Thanks!!
Wow. Just wow. Thanks so much Alisa and Erwin, for this conversation. There are definitely huge things going on, and somehow it's getting more visible by the day, for those who want to see it (but it's like killing frogs.. if you warm up the water slowly, they won't notice they're being boiled to death).
The other day I read that a leader of one of the Christian governmental parties here in my country protecting the women who go to abortion mills. Now it's officially forbidden to demonstrate near abortion clinics, because the women have it emotionally difficult enough, this Christian leader said, and needn't be harrassed.
What a fantastic and informative interview. Thank you Dr. Lutzer and Alisa.
Another excellent interview! Looks like another book I need to read. Thank you, both.
Such truth & honesty...Thank you ever so much for a great show. It is a "PLUMB-LINE"....GOD BLESS & KEEP U SAFE...
Thank you both, great interview.
You are interviewing some really smart and inspiring people, Alisa.
Thank you for this wonderful truth and wisdom from you both . I will be buying Dr Luther book. Blessings.
Wow, what an amazing and insightful interview. Thank you.
Very enlightening interview, thank you. Going to be sure to buy book
What an intelligent man. Omw I've shared this with so many people. A spiritual academic man is such a pleasure to listen to and learn from. God Bless you both. SUCH INTERESTING BLESSED SPIRITUAL FEEDBACK. GOOD QUESTIONS. EXCELLENT INTERVIEWER. I COULD LISTEN HAPPILY ALL NIGHT. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN. LOVE LEARNING . BRILLIANT ANSWERS.. Both Soooo intelligent.
THANK YOU
VERY SOBERING INTERVIEW!
“Take the heat and do so joyfully” 🙌
Thank you Erwin Lutzer 👍👍🇺🇲🙏
Great interview and excellent points. I’m getting his book!
You are absolutely right about the enemy's use of language. They love to play word games. By re-labeling deeds, they seek to make evil seem good, and good, evil. Here is a great, famous quote that doesn't even come from the bible that you can use to fight against this. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare gave us this famous quote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Simply put, calling anything by another name, or label doesn't change the essence of what a thing truly is. You can call roses, "Stink Flowers," and they will still smell sweet, or you can call dung, "Flower Food," and it will not reduce its stank. You can call an Unborn Child, "a fetus," or an "unwanted consequence" or whatever label is popular, and it doesn't change the fact that it is a child one bit. You can call Murdering an Unborn Child, "gardening," or "removing unwanted tissue," or abortion, and it doesn't change the reality of the action by one bit, nor diminish its evil.
Good point!
I am shamed into silence by other believers...
I am paralyzed with fear in this new world we are seeing, thank you for this clairty. God be with us all. Come, Lord Jesus, come
thanks Alisa, great interview! Certainly, one of your top five this year.
Wow what an incredible podcast with our brother! Thank you for this! I know it won’t be easy for us believers to carry our cross & follow Jesus in a culture that our world is today but I’m so thankful & grateful for God never leaving us alone to fight the good fight of faith. Brother Erwin’s book sounds fascinating and especially the similarities he used on tying the thoughts & beliefs of Marxism & Hitler’s ruling together. Very mind blowing!
God bless you both Erwin & Alisa & your ministries!
Great interview! Thanks Alisa.
Very enlightening. We needtheLord’s strength and his full armor to be overcomers.
Thank you for this podcast!