by Matthew Borgstrom | May 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
There are so many ways that the Lord’s work is identified as occurring in our modern era, but it’s hard to readily find this biblical identification commonly pointed to, namely the word of God spreading with noticeably, spiritual effects. It seems that the reason is...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Whenever we embark on a study about church leadership, some might say: “I don’t have any plans to become a deacon, so why do I need to hear these things?” There are several reasons it is necessary for the entire church to hear teaching about church leadership: First,...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Peter probably got the wind knocked out of him during Christ’s prediction regarding his death in v.18 and was thinking—“That doesn’t sound ideal.” And then he turns around and sees John in tow and asks Christ: “What about that guy? What’s going to happen to...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
After John records the end of v.3 in John 21, it’s apparent that the disciples’ overnight fishing efforts were completely fruitless. This fishing expedition serves as a final lesson from Christ, teaching them what they can accomplish on their own. When...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
We all probably have heard statements like the following from others or perhaps in our own thoughts: “If God would just show up so that I could see him, then I would believe that he exists.” Or…”If Jesus would just speak to me audibly, then I’d know he’s real.” Or…”If...
