by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
So having heard Paul’s charge to be encouraged in Acts 27:21-25, the people on the ship now have a choice whether to listen to the guy who has an amazing confidence in the midst of this great and prolonged danger OR they can remain dejected, just sitting there...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Paul’s defense in Acts 26 has a theme of how gospel ministry opens the eyes of the blind upon repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. This understanding is essential as we think about our own salvation and our ministry to others. Reason being, we will not give God the...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
In assessing our listening, it’s helpful to describe a certain type of interaction with God’s word that is highlighted in Felix’s response to the truth of the gospel in Acts 24:22-26. Perhaps it could be summed up this way—Orthodoxy without conformity to Christ...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
In light of Paul’s defense before Felix in Acts 24, a crucial question we can ask ourselves is: How do we answer when our Christian beliefs and practices are called into question? By saying: “It seems to make sense to me or I just don’t think those other views...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, we looked specifically at how God’s providence over your entire life, including the pre-converted era of your life, is designed to advance the gospel through your witness to Christ. In fact, Paul specifically declares, during his sermon in Acts 17,...
