by Matthew Borgstrom | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Here is an except for Charles Spurgeon’s sermon on 1 Cor. 15:54-58, (found here) in which he personifies the Grave in order to demonstrate the victory of Christ over it: From its hollow depths the Grave says, “Ask me where is my victory! Why, O foolish son of...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
We can know we struggle with keeping a record of wrongs, as Paul prohibits in 1 Cor. 13:5, when we can recall the long list of offenses pretty quickly when the opportunity for bringing it to light presents itself—“I can’t believe you did this again. You always do...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
We must be aware that these anti-love characteristics in 1 Cor. 13:4-5 begin in the heart and as the heart speaks self-exalting things to ourselves, we swell up with pride until what is inside spills out of our mouths. Thus the main goal is NOT to make sure you don’t...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Does your life indicate that you are absolutely convinced of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, including the resurrection? I’m not asking: Do you think you’ll go to heaven? I am asking: What motivates and drives the foundational aspects of your life? Can...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
King Solomon sheds some light on this ingredient in Ecc. 7: 8b…the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9 Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. In contrasting patience with pride, it becomes evident that...
