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What is your world view? How do you interpret and make sense of how the world operates? How do you look at life and circumstances that come your way? We all have one – a perspective about the world – a world view. But what is the world view of the Bible believing Christian? How does a vital connection with the God of heaven influence our assessment of and interaction with the world around us?

True Christianity is a whole lot more than adherence to a set of scriptural doctrines about God and how we should live our lives. Christianity revolves around a person - the Lord Jesus Christ - and our relationship with God through Him. Many people like to think of themselves as Christians because they believe ABOUT Christ - that He came to earth from heaven to save us from our sin. But the real question we should be asking ourselves is whether or not we truly KNOW Him personally.

Well, if you have ever read the book of Genesis, you will know that you are not too many pages into the book before you witness the first murder ever committed in this world. What a sad commentary on the effects of sin in the lives of human beings! Today's message examines the story of Cain and Abel in some detail and finds that it actually reveals to us the origin of the world's first religion - the way of Cain. 

Do you know what makes Christianity different from every other belief system in the world? Well, there are many things really. But there is one major difference – grace! Yes, the concept of God’s unmerited favour towards the undeserving is something that is wonderfully unique to the Christian message – the gospel of the grace of God. 

Millions of individuals in our world have heard about the Lord Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. They know where it happened and a little of how it happened. But how many really understand what actually took place there outside the walls of Jerusalem 2000 years ago?

The term “born again” is well-known in our society today. It has unfortunately taken on a number of definitions and meanings, most of which have nothing to do with what the scriptures say. It was the Lord Jesus himself who gave the command. So, what does Jesus say? 

Would you like to hear some good news for a change? Well, it can be found in one verse - "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." This news is worthy to be accepted. It's reliable, beneficial, and accurate. It's of vital importance. And, importantly, it's personal. When are you going to make the truths of the gospel personal for your own soul?

The Old Testament prophetically speaks about the Messiah who would come to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. The one whom God would send to take care of our greatest problem – the problem of sin – and whom God would later glorify and set on the highest throne of heaven in greatest exaltation over His enemies. Of course, this speaks of Christ – yes, the meek and lowly Jesus. He’s coming back again! 

God’s word tells us that everlasting life is something each of us can have right here and now in this life. And that everlasting life is found in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son. Listen to the words of John 3:36 – He that believeth on the Son has everlasting life; and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him”. Now ask yourself the question, “Which part of the verse am I in?”

The Bible speaks about wages - wages that each one of us earns. However, these wages are not the kind we look forward to. Death - the consequence of our sin and disobedience towards God. But it also speaks of a wonderful gift offered through Jesus Christ our Lord. Will you be content to take the wages of sin? Or will you look to the Christ of Calvary and receive the gift of eternal life that He alone can give? 

There are many calls that we hear from God’s word. Have you ever heard them? In today’s broadcast, the first call we hear is from the prodigal son – a famine and voice from the earth, Luke 15. And then, at a great banquet in Luke 14 - a feast and a voice from heaven. And lastly, from the lost sinner – a flame and a voice from hell - the words of the Lord Jesus Christ from Luke 16. And what about God’s wonderful invitation to you? Have you heard that call?

Exactly who or what can we trust these days? Are there ANY faithful things, reliable things, things you can count on? Yes - the Word of God. 1 Timothy Chapter 1, verse 15 says, “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” Starting with Paul’s conversion when he first received this faithful message, evangelist Bryan Funston explains what the gospel message is – how that Christ suffered and paid for our sins - and why you can count on His great work with complete assurance for your salvation.

A person needs a certain level of knowledge of what God is trying to communicate, but that knowledge itself will never provide the life that the sinner needs. For example, John 3:16 gives the gospel "in a nutshell" as some would say - but it will have no effect on the listener unless he or she actually hears what is being said in that verse - personally. Unless he or she individually comes into contact with the person of whom it is speaking - the Lord Jesus Christ himself.

Today's message brings us back to the cross of Calvary - the place where God's love and God's justice met. It was there that God declared His supreme desire for mankind - their forgiveness. Listen to the words of Jesus when He said, "Father, forgive them." What gracious words in the face of abject hatred and cruelty! This message takes us back to that scene and the events that led up to the utterance of those marvellous words.

This message is a 'bird's eye-view" of the basics of the gospel message. An answer to questions people often ask when they become concerned about spiritual things. Questions like - What has God done? And why did He do it? How much did it cost God? How much does it cost me? And who's included? We hope that the answers to these questions will open your understanding as to what God is trying to communicate to us poor sinners.

There is not a philosophy, a religious doctrine, an educational treatise, a scientific theory that comes close to delivering the power that is found in the preaching of the Gospel. This week's message looks at the power of God in salvation as expressed at Calvary. There were three crosses there. One sufferer died with the assurance of eternal life; the other faced certain judgment as he rejected his only hope. Which of the two thieves represent you? 

Today, we’ll be hearing about the wonderful love of God for us - this special love of God which was offered before we ever loved Him - love that was first in time, in degree, in grace, and finally in its claims upon us as believers to reach out to see others saved. What a marvellous love! We hope that if you’re not saved, that you’ll accept God’s priceless gift – His Only Son – as your Saviour today. 

Today’s message explains the truths of the gospel very simply using just 4 words, and they each begin with the letter “L”. The first one is "lost" - making the uncomfortable discovery that you don’t know where you are or where you are going. The truth is, you are actually ‘lost’ long before you make that realization! This is what God is trying to get us to acknowledge. The gospel message includes three more of these "L's" - “left”, “loosed”, and the best one of all – “Lord”!

The Bible is filled with the theme of the precious blood of Christ. It is pictured in the Old Testament and seen with clarity in the New. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission for sin. It's why Christ came - to pay the price for sin on our behalf. Have you accepted the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus, His death upon the cross as payment for YOUR sin? That is what it means to be a Christian. Trust Him today. 

Something that unifies all of mankind is the most basic need of peace in our minds and in our souls. But how elusive it is - despite our many efforts to attain it! The problem is a simple one. We are all looking in the wrong places. The Bible says that we need to look to a person. There is only one 'Peace Giver' - the Lord Jesus Christ. He not only promises peace - peace that the world cannot give, but He did what was required to attain it for us! It is only by trusting Christ as Saviour that you will become a believer on Christ - and truly know the peace of sins forgiven!