by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
In Col 1:14, the particular feature of redemption that Paul wishes to highlight is a pardoning of sins. Notice that Jesus did not come to immediately liberate us from the effects of living in a cursed world, although that comprehensive, final salvation will happen in...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is ironic about the Christian life is that the necessary starting point for living in the power of God is to realize you are powerless in yourself, meaning that based on your own resources you pitifully lack what it takes to be faithful. That’s why a complete...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Paul is praying for in Col 1:9 goes far beyond just being acquainted with biblical information or even memorizing it. Instead, Paul wants those in Colossae to be filled with it or made complete in it. The verb for filled is in the passive, which means that Paul...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
it’s important to note that a decrease of thankfulness indicates a decrease in recognition of God’s work and/or God’s promises.More specifically, a decrease or lack of thankfulness is due to: –losing sight of the sovereign, gracious work of the gospel in your...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
How can even a slight deviation from the biblical teaching of the person and/or work of Christ harm a person’s life?If Christ is not God and if his atoning work was not actually finished on the cross, then some created being will have to compensate for the...
