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,...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is the reason Luke follows Acts 4:3 with v.4? It’s to demonstrate that persecution from the world, whether religious or secular, is going to be concurrent with the gospel going forth AND the Lord saving and adding people to his church. This is in stark contrast...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
As Peter continues highlighting the preeminence of Christ in his sermon in Acts 3, he cites Moses’ prophecy about a future prophet found in Deut. 18. The only acceptable response to this prophet (Jesus Christ) appears at the end of v.22 and that is to listen...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
A biblical understanding of how God’s promises relate to repentance will not only prevent us from presuming on God’s promises apart from a turning to him, but also guard us from taking credit for any of our repentance. Accordingly, Acts 3:19-21 will answer a...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
How Peter addresses the crowd in Acts 3:12 leads us to the conclusion that God has determined that true, spiritual work requires God’s power so that he gets all the glory. Now there are no apostles today and even the miraculous works of the apostles were distinguished...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
The early church’s unity and togetherness was was very apparent and affected all aspects of their lives, according to Acts 2:44-45. Additionally, Luke writes at the end of v.46, that they were doing this with joyful and sincere or humble hearts. This indicates...
