by Matthew Borgstrom | Mar 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Paul then concludes this opening exhortation in 1 Tim. 2:9-10 with what women should focus on. The NIV is helpful here—10 but with good deeds, [which is] appropriate for women who profess to worship God [or make a claim to godliness.] As we would expect from Paul or...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
In Eph. 5:25-26, the Apostle Paul puts forth that the intention of Christ’s love for his bride, the church, was her sanctification. Now a husband cannot sanctify his wife, for he lacks the power in himself, but there are a couple main ways that husbands can...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Self-protection is a more subtle obstacle than self-infatuation, even though it is a form of it. Because of the definition of manhood, namely taking responsibility and leading out in front in some way, it is risky to step into something like that: “What if I serve or...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Apostle Paul proclaims the ramifications of believing in the gospel in 1 Cor. 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Feb 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Here are 8 glorious accomplishments of the cross that were solidified when Jesus said, “It is finished!” 1. Prophecies Were Fulfilled 2. Promises Were Secured 3. Righteousness Was Achieved 4. Wrath Was Satisfied 5. Love Was Defined 6. Sinners...
