by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
We left off last time in Acts 2:36 with Peter concluding this premier Christian sermon with the ultimate indictment—Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified. This serves as...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s obvious that we need Jesus to be our Savior to save us from the judgment our sins deserve, but we also need him to be our new master, since before Christ, all we do is obey Satan, the world and our sinful flesh. So is what you have made him in your life...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
There is so much rich theology found in Peter’s explanation in Acts 2:23, but the grammar makes it very clear—The ultimate cause for Jesus’ execution was not the wicked actions of man, but rather the will of God. Notice this Jesus wasn’t delivered over to...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Upon reaching Acts 2:14, it’s time for Peter to explain what is taking place and in doing so, we witness the first sermon of the church age as he explains what has happened on this particular day of Pentecost straight from the OT Scriptures. More specifically,...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have seen in this opening section of Acts 2 how God made the Spirit’s work manifest to the 1st Christians and all who were present in Jerusalem. Likewise, God has given all Christians the gift of the Holy Spirit to accomplish his own purposes. These purposes...