by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
In Acts 7:9-43, Stephen focuses briefly on Joseph and then on Moses, which will bring forth a key theme in his sermon—there have always been a large percentage of those among God’s people who repudiate God’s word and live in idolatry, while esteeming the outward...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why do you have a share in the salvific blessings made to Abraham? On what basis are you right with God and heaven-bound? According to what the Apostle Paul teaches in Gal. 3, both answers are simply by faith in the finished work of Christ. Based on what we profess,...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Upon reaching Acts 6, we will encounter a threat to the church that we have not yet seen. Thus far, the threats we have come across include external opposition and persecution and even the infiltration of unrepentant sin in the body, but it is likely that the threat...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s undeniable that the consequential sins of others greatly affects us, whether it is someone who is not personally known to us, but has been influential in our growth in Christ OR maybe is a family member or friend who has claimed salvation in Christ. Even if...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Therefore, the apostles leave the Council rejoicing after being flogged and threatened?? This is certainly shocking. We would think the text would read: They left dejected or discouraged or they left fearful; or they left doubting their calling and questioning the...
