Anchorpoint Radio

The Lord Jesus often used many contrasts in order that we might feel the full impact of the lessons He was teaching. In today's message, evangelist Matthew Cain takes a look at the story of the Pharisee and the publican in which such a contrast could not be greater. There were two individuals who attempted to approach God is diametrically opposing ways. Only one received God's mercy and forgiveness. Which one will you take? 

The Bible has the unique power to convict the soul, to save the soul, and to give comfort and assurance to all who trust in it. Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is living and powerful and able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. It reaches into the inmost heart of our being. It convicts. It saves. How precious is this book! Have you read it today?

Anchorpoint applies a Christian perspective to the world and all its issues; to mankind and all of its problems. Of course, our text is solely the Bible, the Word of God. Why is it that we stand so firmly on this book? How is it that we can rely on it solely as our word of counsel? How can we know for certain that the Bible is worthy of our trust? Is the Bible really true? Well, today’s broadcast deals precisely with these questions.

The word ‘saved’ is a very weighty word in the Bible. But it is used very often. In fact, the disciples often asked the Lord Jesus questions about what it means to be saved. He emphasized to them the importance of making it a priority in life – even impressing upon them that they needed to ‘strive’ to enter in. This means that we need to take the gospel message personally and seriously. Have you? 

One of the marvellous attributes of God is His wonderful kindness. Titus Chapter 3, for example, says in verse 4 and 5 the following tremendous words: “But after that the KINDNESS and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.” God is certainly kind toward us. The most extravagant expression was in the giving of His Son over 2000 years ago for our salvation. Do YOU know anything about the exceeding riches of the kindness of God to you through Christ?

The Bible speaks openly about sin and the separation that it causes. You see, the separation that sin causes between man and God is our greatest and most urgent problem. And this leads to an inevitable separation called death and this includes eternal separation from God. This week’s broadcast will help you think seriously about this great sin problem and will direct you to the wonderful remedy that God has provided to bring sinners back to Himself.

How true it is that so few people have any ‘real’ friends - friends who REALLY care, friends who are true and committed. Well, there was One in the Bible who was called a friend. But often the term was used in a derogatory way. You see the Lord Jesus Christ was known as the friend of SINNERS. Who would want to associate with the poor, the sick, the needy, the sinful? Christ certainly did. In fact, He died for those that did NOT love Him in return – His enemies. Do you have a friend like that?

Well, the great truths of the gospel are really not that hard to understand. This week’s broadcast explains God's great message of good news in three simple words. First, there is the reality of the 'Fall' - that is, how sin can into the world in the first place. Secondly, the word 'All'. Yes, we are ALL affected by sin, but we are also ALL objects of God's boundless love. And finally, the 'Call'. Yes, God's call goes out to the whole world to come to Him and be saved - through the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Whenever people hear the gospel presented there is always a choice to be made. Facts are given about their need and about God’s remedy. Information is given concerning the person and life of Christ and why He is worthy of your trust. But, in the end, the choice comes down to the individual. You and me. No one else can answer for us. Are you willing to accept and believe the Gospel today? 

The gospel message that the Bible declares for us is such an awesome one, isn’t it? It’s been described as the “greatest possible blessing”, given by the “widest possible invitation”, based on the “highest possible authority”, and received on the “simplest possible terms”. What a wonderful message! Today's message looks at these truths in the verse of Isaiah Chapter 45 and Verse 22. “Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else."