by Matthew Borgstrom | Dec 3, 2017 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Repentance
In Acts 3:19-21, Peter says the times of refreshing and restoration of the kingdom will be brought about by a complete repentance of the Jewish people. This demonstrates God’s incredible patience for if Christ established his kingdom on earth in the early...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 26, 2017 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Church
The same phrase, “being together” is used in Acts 2:47 as was found at the beginning of v.44. This means that the Lord wasn’t adding people to some church directory in heaven, but he was adding them to the “togetherness” of the body of Christ. Those...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 19, 2017 | Baptism, Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Repentance
As we consider Acts 2:38, the question arises—Why did Peter emphasize baptism to such an extent to this particular crowd? This goes back to what we discussed last week; that repentance indicates a turning from sin unto God. Many have rightly described it as doing a...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Nov 12, 2017 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study, Faith, Repentance
Throughout Acts, the concepts of faith and repentance were so inseparable that the apostles had no hesitation describing the same event with both words. I’ve also heard it said that how could there be a turning to God (faith) if there is not a turning from sin...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 29, 2017 | Bible Exposition, Bible Study
In Acts 2:36, Peter makes the resounding statement that God has declared this Jesus who was crucified to be both Christ and Lord. So is what you have made Jesus in your life the same as what God has made him—Lord/Master? Here’s how we know—Luke 6:46 “Why do you call...