Anchorpoint Radio

Everyone who ever met the Lord Jesus Christ is never the same again. Either they moved away from Him with the knowledge that they had rejected Him, or they believed His message and received from Him the gift of God’s salvation. Yes, coming into contact with Christ is a pivotal point in a person’s life. Our messages here on Anchorpoint are given for just this reason – so that you may have a “life changing encounter”. Such was the experience of a sinful woman who had the wonderful opportunity to have a personal conversation with the Saviour of the world. The woman had a need, a longing in her soul that only the Saviour knew and only the Saviour could meet. And Christ knows YOUR need as well.

There are so many voices that clamour to be heard these days as we experience a worldwide pandemic. It can be both overwhelming and confusing. But we would like you to know that today’s message on Anchorpoint will not be changed into a different one tomorrow. And the truths you hear will not be fake or misrepresentations of reality. God has given us His unchanging Word – it is faithful and worthy of universal acceptance. His Word can be relied on. 1 Timothy 1:15 says “It is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” We trust that the precious truths found in this verse will be understood and received by our listeners today. And not only that, but that it would be applied personally and that Christ will be accepted and trusted for the forgiveness of sins. 

You know, the gospel message basically contains three elements – the problem of sin, what God in grace has done about it, and the responsibility of the sinner to repent and receive God’s offer of forgiveness. Some people hear the glorious gospel message and receive it with joy. They see it as the answer to all their sin and their need. But, you know, others (maybe most) people have to come to some sort of crisis in their lives before they are willing to take God seriously.            In our current world situation there is a crisis. People have been made to stop and take note of their lives, their values, and their priorities both pre and post Covid-19. Today’s message looks at crises in our lives and the need for each one of us to learn from them – particularly with regard to our need for God’s forgiveness in light of an eternity that awaits each one of us.

According to the Bible, the good news of the Gospel involves four basic truths. And what wonderful truths they are! First, we have an interest expressed on the part of God Himself.Yes, it all starts with ‘God so loved the world”. Secondly, there was the will of God put into action – that is, a plan was made from eternity past to deliver men and women from the bondage of sin. Then, of course, there was the price paid - the Saviour was sent to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Lastly, the gospel involves the invitation going out worldwide for all men to repent and believe what God has done. All of these gospel truths, my friend, are what God has done. There is nothing for you to do but to come to Christ and trust in His already accomplished work. Will you receive Him today? 

Here's one question that you weren't likely asked today - Are your sins forgiven? Yes, your sins. Are they forgiven? On today's broadcast, we will be considering what the Bible has to say about forgiveness - WHY is it necessary? HOW can I get it? Important questions that we would like you to face honestly today. The Lord Jesus said that He has power "on earth" to forgiven sins. That means here and now - before you leave this early scene. Yes, you NEED the forgiveness of sins - it's not an option. 

Do you have a time when you first came to know Christ as YOUR Saviour? Were you ever awakened to the fact that you are a sinner in need of having your sins forgiven in order to be right with God? Have you ever received Him as your own personal Saviour and Lord and experienced the joy of salvation? We hope that you have. Well, today’s broadcast is directed towards believers and is concerned with something that unfortunately may later come into our lives. Doubts. Yes, doubts. Such as “Am I really saved?” “How can I be sure that everything is settled for eternity?” If you are a believer, we hope that today’s message will be of help to you in your Christian life.

Psalm 86:5 is a lovely verse. "For Thou Lord art good and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee." Do you believe it? Are you harbouring some notion that God is NOT good? That God is out to get you or to make your life miserable? Or that God is somehow reluctant to forgive you? If so, you need to change your mind about the God of the Bible. What does this verse say? God is GOOD. God is READY to forgive. God is PLENTEOUS in mercy. The problem is not with God. The problem is with us. Do you realize that YOU have a great debt of sin that needs forgiveness? Won't you call upon Him today to put away your sin once and for all? 

People often look at today’s sad world and ask the question, “Why doesn’t God DO something about it?”  Well, He has! God has provided a remedy for the ultimate cause of all our sorrow – sin. First, God ‘commands’ – that is, He has made His wishes known – that all men and women should repent – or turn from their sin. Secondly, God ‘commends’. That is, He has commended or expressed to us His great love in giving His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ to be our substitute. And finally, He ‘calls’. Yes, He’s calling everyone to come to Christ to receive His free gift of forgiveness, peace, hope, and eternal life. God has provided all the remedy that we need!

Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the most amazing location in all the world is at the foot of the cross of Christ. It was there that emotions ranged from horror to peace, from guilt to forgiveness, from terror to calm, from hatred to love, from unbelief to faith in God. One of the figures who stood at the foot of the cross was a Roman centurion who was a front row spectator to the greatest event in history! What he saw and heard caused a response in his heart that changed his life and his eternity. The centurion is in heaven today because of what he did with the Lord Jesus Christ when he had the chance. Are you going to do the same?

The gospel message has not changed over time. People still need to have their sins forgiven in order to go to heaven. They need to receive spiritual life from God that they cannot attain on their own. The gospel preached by the apostle Paul contained the same elements as the message is comprised of today. And he depended on the power of the Word of God to reach the hearts of sinners, just as we do today. Yes, trusting Christ should be the only sane response to the gospel message.There is far too much at stake to treat the message lightly. One day you will hear God's calling for the last time. Be wise and heed it today, won't you?