by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Acts 17, Paul has continued to rely on reasoning from the Scriptures, regardless of the setting. Imagine if Paul tried to tamper with the method or the message in an effort to make the gospel more acceptable or rational to the idolaters of Athens. All he would have...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Acts 17:11, Luke points out something different about these listeners in Berea. They were more noble-minded or open-minded than the Thessalonians. Don’t think of these people as squishy with no convictions, thus being open-minded to every new-fangled idea that...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
In Acts 16, the progress of the gospel came through the missionaries being redirected, harassed and even imprisoned. Keep in mind that all of those circumstances were the direct result of bringing the good news. So the question for us is this: How are we willing to...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
In terms of redemption, God’s power is most notably shown when he acts upon the recipient of his salvation. Accordingly, listen to what the Apostle Paul writes in a couple spots…Rom. 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
In order to consider God’s providence in salvation, first, consider your own salvation. When is the last time you thought about all the details of your life and specifics surrounding the time of your conversion? Would it not take a Sovereign God to accomplish...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Bible teaches that fearing the Lord and trusting in the Lord are inextricably linked. Consider this well-known Proverb–Prov. 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted. What are a husband’s common fears that can cause...
