Anchorpoint Radio

Well, today’s message is a beautiful one as it centers on the place that God centers – it brings us to the cross of Calvary. The cross where the Lord Jesus Christ shed His precious blood for guilty sinners such as you and me. Does Calvary mean anything to you personally? Or is it nothing more to you than an event in history - something that happened to Jesus many years ago? Or does it mean EVERYTHING to you? We hope that it will – because it is the central focus of the Bible. The cross is why Christ came.

You know, as human beings, we all have the ability to look into the future somewhat, become aware of what just may happen to us and our loved ones, and make the necessary preparations. It’s the only wise thing to do. We often we prepare for things that MIGHT happen to us. What about things that surely WILL happen? Have you prepared for SPIRITUAL realities? For your day of departure from this life? For your ULTIMATE destiny? Wouldn’t you love to have such pressing questions settled once and for all? You can. God says you can. And you must. We trust that today’s word from the Bible will help you to be ready to meet God. To have your sins forgiven once and for all. Only then will you really start to live!

The gospel message is basically the retelling of a report that God has given to man - a report concerning His way of salvation. It's not a list of do's and don'ts or of a set of beliefs and practices you must follow to become a member of a church group. His report is given throughout the entire Bible, beginning long ago with the prophets, right up to the time of Christ and beyond with the writings of His followers in the New Testament. And it's a report that must be received. God wants you to believe what He has written. Isaiah Chapter 53 begins with this question - "Who has believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?" That is, God is asking the question - Who really believes what I'm saying here? You see, God has given us the facts - about our sin - and about His remedy for it. Are you going to believe it?

In Acts Chapter 4 we read one of the earliest gospel messages ever preached. The apostle Peter declared, “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” It was short and to the point – we need to be saved - and the only Person Who provides that salvation is the Lord Jesus Christ. 

It's amazing how the prominent atheists of our day are trying to promote the idea that faith means believing without evidence - just a leap in the dark, as it were. This is categorically false when it comes to biblical faith. Christianity is based on solid, eye-witness testimony of individuals who were in direct contact with Jesus Christ. And the gospel writers put their experiences on paper for the very purpose of providing historical FACTS upon which we can base our faith. Biblical faith is grounded on evidence - not fantasy, myth, or wishful thinking. We hope that you won't fall for this false conception of faith that atheists would have you to believe.

It is always important, when considering a particular teaching or line of thought - on any subject - to go back and test the ORIGIN of that teaching or thought. If you've ever wondered about certain religious systems, for example, be sure to research the history behind those systems. On today's Anchorpoint, we will explore the solid historical background of the Christian faith and the significance of an extremely unlikely convert - a strict Judaic Pharisee called Saul of Tarsus - in the eventual spread of the gospel message.

Anyone who is familiar with the Bible at all will discover almost immediately that mankind has a problem. God makes this very clear from beginning to end. We are broken and damaged - unable to meet up to our own standards, let alone the standards of God. And since God hates sin, since no sin can enter into His presence, that leaves us with a very serious problem indeed. Is it possible to have our guilty record made clean? From start to finish? Is it really possible to have ALL our sins forgiven? A clean slate, as it were? Yes! It's called justification - and it's the topic of today's broadcast.

There is one word that describes true born-again Christians everywhere - the word is ‘forgiven’. What a wealth of blessing that one word contains! Peace with God, a debt paid, a stain removed, a burden lifted - and so much more! Yes, the Bible says that we have all sinned, and settled peace will never be ours until we are right with God. Do you know anything about the meaning of the word ‘forgiven’ in YOUR life?

Did you know that you could know for sure that you'll be in heaven? Well, the Bible says you can. And much more than that, the Bible says that you MUST know it before you die. Now is the day of salvation. Crossing your fingers and hoping for the best will not do it. Sin is serious. It must be taken care of in the here and now. It will be too late after you die. God wants you to be saved in life, while there is time. And He wants you to know and enjoy it for the rest of your life here below.

It's a question of paramount importance. It's the biggest question you will ever answer in your lifetime. And it's a question that you cannot avoid. "What shall I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?" In today's broadcast, we will hear how two Biblical characters ultimately answered that question - and how tragic their answers were! We have Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. And we have Judas Iscariot, a supposed disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Both decided they wanted something else. Imagine wanting ANYTHING other than Christ in your life, your sins forgiven, and peace with God! How foolish to think that anything temporal in this world is a good bargain compared to what Christ offers! We hope that today's message will focus this pivotal question for you.