by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
In 1st Timothy 3:4, Paul says an elder must manage his house not perfectly, but well. Based on that, here’s just a preview of v.5—If an elder is willing to treat those few souls under his care at home with neglect, incompetence or harshness, why should he be given...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Surely, in the wisdom of God, he has ordained that churches would have clarity with regards to leadership and that leaders, though fellow sinners along with the sheep, would have credibility to lead. So ultimately, the question is: What would God put in place to...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Upon sampling the key NT passages about relying on God’s strength (Php. 4, Eph. 6, 2 Cor. 12), we have seen that living in God’s strength involves contentment in every circumstance, fighting against spiritual temptation and being given hardships so that we must...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
In Rom. 12:3, Paul doesn’t just leave his instruction with the prohibited thinking, but also supplies the prescribed way of thinking. Instead of self-exaltation, all Christians are to think sensibly or perhaps with sanity. This is the word that is used to describe...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
With regards to serving in the church, first, we just need to be asking the question: How can I be a blessing to someone? And then here’s what we need to understand: If you serve and meet a need in such a way that another is encouraged or edified and God received the...
