Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years. He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law.

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on three radio programs that are heard on more than 1,000 outlets in the United States and around the world and is also an award-winning author of numerous books. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including: Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan.

Dr. Lutzer and his wife Rebecca live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.

Erwin W. Lutzer’s Books

Your Eternal Reward: Triumph and Tears at the Judgment Seat of Christ

In this provocative book, Dr. Erwin Lutzer gives good reasons why there will be tears in…
January 9, 1998

Erwin W. Lutzer’s Contributions

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A Pastoral Perspective on Cultural Engagement

In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Erwin Lutzer discuss a pastoral perspective on cultural…
May 7, 2019
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Rescuing the Gospel

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, recounts the story of the Protestant Reformation…
September 8, 2017
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Dr. Erwin Lutzer’s Brilliant Career in Christian Ministry

We're delighted to share this video highlighting the accomplished work of our friend, Dr. Erwin Lutzer…
October 27, 2016
Cover of book authored by Dr. Lutzer with Steve Miller, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent

The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent

“Some Christians will not wake up until they go to church and discover that the door…
June 14, 2013
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The Triumph of an Unanswered Prayer – Part IV

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, discusses the topic of unanswered prayer. He…
October 10, 2008
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The Triumph of an Unanswered Prayer – Part III

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, discusses the topic of unanswered prayer. He…
October 9, 2008
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The Triumph of an Unanswered Prayer – Part II

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, discusses the topic of unanswered prayer. He…
October 8, 2008
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The Triumph of Unanswered Prayer – Part I

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, discusses the topic of unanswered prayer. He…
October 7, 2008

From My Heart to Yours

When I saw the jubilation of the same-sex couples who were “married,” I knew that we…
July 7, 2006

Taking the Cross to the World

Dr. Erwin Luzter challenges Dallas Seminary graduates to take the cross of Jesus Christ to a…
July 2, 2000

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