by Matthew Borgstrom | May 20, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Partiality
It’s a tragedy when those in the church are more about their self-promotion and self-protection than getting behind what God is doing. When this happens, the church becomes more of a social club and full of cliques, rather than a group of people serving and...
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 | 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. ...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Mar 25, 2018 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, False Convert
When we think about the self-exalting reasons why Simon wanted to be in the church in Acts 8 and then also reasons why people are attracted to the church in our day, it becomes clear that involving oneself in the movement called Christianity has the potential to be...
