by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Upon reaching Acts 6, we will encounter a threat to the church that we have not yet seen. Thus far, the threats we have come across include external opposition and persecution and even the infiltration of unrepentant sin in the body, but it is likely that the threat...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s undeniable that the consequential sins of others greatly affects us, whether it is someone who is not personally known to us, but has been influential in our growth in Christ OR maybe is a family member or friend who has claimed salvation in Christ. Even if...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Therefore, the apostles leave the Council rejoicing after being flogged and threatened?? This is certainly shocking. We would think the text would read: They left dejected or discouraged or they left fearful; or they left doubting their calling and questioning the...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Twice in the first eleven verses of Acts 5, Luke records that fear is the result of swift judgment of sin, with the second verse (v.11) indicating that the fear spread beyond the church into the community. The principle is this: When God’s holiness is upheld through...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Even though the term for fellowship existed before the start of Christianity, the Christian idea of fellowship involves a vastly different motive and goal. Instead of being forced or desiring some immediate earthly gain, the motive of this fellowship is the love of...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
There is a repeated word that functions as the main theme of Acts 4:13-31 and it can be found in vv.13, 29 (translated confidence) & 31. Now when you think of boldness, don’t think of loud, brash or argumentative speech; think instead of one who speaks freely,...
