by Matthew Borgstrom | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to John 5:35, John the Baptist certainly stirred up excitement and expectation for the arrival of the Messiah, but once Jesus began to make public appearances that involved correction of false beliefs and practices, along with placing himself at the center...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
So what are believers to take away from this teaching in John 5:28-29, that Christ will assess the works of everyone in the end? For one, we are to live in the sight of God as those who will give an account. Listen to this description in Heb. 4:12 For the word of...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
If life comes through hearing Christ’s word (John 5:25), not only at the point of conversion, but also throughout our lives in sanctification, how well do you listen? Do you take heed to the word, whether it is being taught in a corporate setting or a bible...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
In light of the Son’s identical divine work as the Father, as put forth in John 5:19-23, how certain are Christ’s works in our redemption and how trustworthy is his wisdom in his teachings! It’s no wonder the Apostle Paul declares in Col. 2 that all the...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The portrait of Christ put forth in the Gospel of John does not allow for any middle ground with Jesus—either he is all that he said he is or he is nothing that he said he is, including the Savior of the world. We don’t get to choose what version of Christ we want to...