by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 22, 2018 | Salvation
At the tail end of the Zaccheus account in Luke 19, Jesus says something that has become very familiar words: The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. Jesus Christ not only seeks after people, he saves them. And vice versa—he not only saves, but he is the one...
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 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 | Dec 24, 2017 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Faith, Peace, Repentance, Salvation
So, Christ’s first coming brought peace to the soul, but his second coming will also bring peace to the earth. No matter what then, our hope must always remain fixed on the Prince of Peace, lest we try to obtain peace superficially by thinking that peace is tied to...
