Anchorpoint Radio

Nothing is more central to the theme of the Bible than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. It has been said to be the focal point of all the ages. Today's message takes up how God ‘chose’ the cross to be the expression of His extreme love for us; how Christ ‘chose’ the cross out of devotion to His Father God and the desire for our blessing. And lastly, how we, as believers should ‘choose’ the cross in carrying out God’s purposes in our lives for Him. 

Though there are many stories of love and many stories of sacrifice in the Old Testament, the two only truly came together for the first time at Calvary, where Christ in love provided the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Why? So that we could be sure of being in heaven with Him. The Bible speaks of only two destinations. Those that trust Christ are saved. But those who refuse to receive God's forgiveness must go to hell. Which road and which destiny will it be for you?

Evangelist Peter Ramsay considers the marvel of the friendship of Christ. He's a personal friend - a friend you need to know one-on-one - personally. He's the prodigal's friend. Have you ever acknowledged that YOU need Him? He's a continual friend - one who will never leave us or forsake us. And He's an eternal friend - His is a friendship that will not end at death. So, how about it? Do YOU have a friend in Jesus? Are YOU saved?

Did you know that the oldest book in the Bible - Job - contains the same questions that have plagued mankind for centuries ever since? The big questions about life, death, and eternity? And did you know that Lord Jesus Christ himself answers these questions? In this week's message evangelist David Petterson explains the adequacy of God's own Son to not only answer our biggest questions but also to meet our greatest spiritual needs.

It's quite obvious that there is a lot of ‘brokenness’ of the world around us. The ‘whys’ may not all be answered but there IS purpose in it all. God is not finished with this world yet. And Christians? Well, He’s helping us to focus on what really counts, testing our love and devotion, and developing in us a closer likeness to His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

How can we have confidence that the Bible is the Word of God? This message takes up five reasons why the Bible is trustworthy: its unity, sublimity, accuracy, prophecy, and efficacy. Michael Penfold explains each one of these factors and how they relate to the Bible as a solid foundation for the Christian faith.

This week's message looks at how God conveys this truth to us: through general revelation in creation, through specific revelation in the scriptures, through incarnate revelation in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in saving revelation - that is, the opening of a sinner's understanding when he considers the cross and what took place there. It is sure to be of help to you in the defense of Christianity or in your own personal search for truth.

In this week's message, evangelist and teacher Michael Penfold takes a look at the subject of truth by surveying 4 major approaches to it down through the years - rationalism, empiricism, pragmatism and relativism. Whether you are a Bible believer or not, we're sure his discussion of this important topic will be helpful to you in evaluating the claims and plausibility of these different systems of thought when contrasted with a Biblical worldview.

Did you know that there are some things that God CANNOT do? Yes, that’s right. The Bible tells us that God cannot lie. It is impossible for Him to tell a falsehood. He also can never change. He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. In this week's broadcast, evangelist Marvin Derksen looks at some of the ‘impossible certainties’ we read in the Bible - like the impossibility of ever saving ourselves and the fact that God will never turn away anyone who comes to Him in repentance and faith. It’s impossible!

Without a doubt, the most monumental location affecting every human being who has ever lived is the place called Calvary. It was the place where heaven’s love and heaven’s justice met. What an individual does with this place will determine the greatest matter in the universe – the salvation of the soul. So, if you have never been to Calvary, we trust that today you will find yourself at the foot of the cross with a full understanding of the great transaction that took place there – for you!