by Matthew Borgstrom | May 13, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Obedience
The wording Peter uses in Acts 10:29 provides a clear association of general application for all Christians. In order for us to properly obey Christ, we cannot object or dispute with his word. We are called to rely upon God’s revelation by faith and not by feelings...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 6, 2018 | Bible Exposition, bible preaching, Holiness, Sanctification
God is all about conforming us to Christlikeness and we can know exactly what that looks like by observing Christ in the gospels and reading his teachings in the entire NT. Perhaps the most descriptive passages of what holiness looks like are found in the Beattitudes...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 22, 2018 | Bible Exposition, bible preaching, Repentance, Salvation
From the texts, which highlight unbelievers turning to the Lord, we can gather that it’s a turning of a life lived with oneself as the central object of worship unto a live lived set apart unto God. And when one turns to Christ, there is an initial and immediate...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 15, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Humility, Persecution
What is a necessary component of being used by God to fulfill his purposes on this earth? Difficulty, leading to humility. And it almost goes without saying that for an apostle of Jesus Christ, it would take massive humility to be able to be used to that kind of...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 8, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Salvation
The Apostle Paul writes in Rom. 1:16 that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes. This power of God is on full display in Acts 9 and it will cause us to consider: How much do we believe in the saving power of God? This will be...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 1, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Evangelism, Salvation
By the end of Acts 8, the gospel has come to the despised Samaritans and then a pious eunuch on a deserted road. One group was steeped in false religion and even had an affinity for the magic arts. The other gentleman was wealthy, educated, important and religious. ...
