by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Due to the Lord’s presence and words to Paul in Acts 23:11, it seems safe to say that the Lord deemed him faithful in his witness for Christ. Even though this is specific encouragement given to Paul for his particular apostolic ministry, there is at least one part...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Now as Paul has concluded the giving of his conversion details in Acts 22:6-11, just think about the chain of events he has just described beginning in v.3. He was a poster-boy for Judaism, not only living out the regulations to the fullest extent, but defending them...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we see the example of the Apostle Paul in the opening section of Acts 21, it seems fitting to recall the words of Christ directed toward all his disciples in Luke 9:23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
According to many passages (Acts 20:17-38; Php. 2:14-18; 1 Thess. 2:1-12), the Apostle Paul displays a tremendous example in which to follow, but as great as Paul’s example may have been, that example lacks the power in itself to bring about faithfulness in others. If...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the middle line of v.1 and take note that David’s disposition of earnestly seeking God is in direct opposition to the fatalistic unbelief that sounds like this: “I’m stuck and I can’t do anything until I feel close to God.” That is completely contradictory and...
