by Matthew Borgstrom | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Jesus’ words in the following text are particularly counter-cultural in evangelicalism—Matt. 7:13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
We must understand that our accountability is largely based on our stewardship of the truth. For instance, to hear the word of God and not do anything about what you hear is like playing with fire, because you can become more hardened by the only thing that can...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we think about the truth that our time is limited, one of the immediate implications is that our lives and everyone else’s lives are fleeting–James 4:14…What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. This is why Moses...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Even though the Isaiah 6 quotation in Acts 28 has a very specific purpose and application to the people of Israel, the principle carries over to all Christian ministry. We have hit this theme many times throughout our study of Acts, so it is fitting that we would...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Upon reaching v.10 of Acts 28, Paul had continued to trust in God, despite a seemingly hopeless situation and a seemingly irrational pathway to safety. This led to expansive ministry among a previously unreached people. God loves to do this. He loves to open up...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The sailors may have believed in what Paul said in Acts 27:24, that they would make it safely to land, but they certainly didn’t believe what he said in v.26, that in order to be spared, they must run the ship aground into some island. This is a denial of the means...
