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...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Here is a statement that I believe is implied in Acts 2:40 and is undeniably found all over the NT: The certainty of the Spirit’s activity in a church is based on the church’s conformity to Christ, which is directly tied to how much the church separates herself from...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Baptism not only demonstrates one has been saved by Christ and added into Christ’s body, but also that Christ occupies the position of Lord or Master in one’s life (Rom. 6). Therefore, if these people truly wished to have forgiveness of sins, then they needed to...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
We left off last time in Acts 2:36 with Peter concluding this premier Christian sermon with the ultimate indictment—Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified. This serves as...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s obvious that we need Jesus to be our Savior to save us from the judgment our sins deserve, but we also need him to be our new master, since before Christ, all we do is obey Satan, the world and our sinful flesh. So is what you have made him in your life...
