by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The accuracy of our understanding of salvation and the redemption involved in that salvation is completely dependent on the accuracy of our understanding of man’s condition prior to being redeemed. To demonstrate that turn to John 8, where Jesus has an interesting...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Upon reaching the end of Titus 2:13, it is helpful to ask this question: How can grace teach us to live holy lives in the present by awaiting the Lord’s coming?One answer comes in 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to Titus 2:8, possessing the characteristics in vv.7-8 will lead Titus to be above reproach or beyond a legitimate accusation. Keep in mind that the entire package must be present in one’s teaching in order to receive this level of credibility. The motive,...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Not only does Titus 2 command all of us to pursue this quality of sober-mindedness, it commands us to help others develop it as well. This feature of the text makes it very unique in all of Scripture, for it clearly puts forth that to be sober-minded about Christian...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
What does 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 teach about sober-mindedness? It teaches us to think about what compels us or controls us—Is it the love of Christ, demonstrated by his bondage-destroying death and resurrection of sinners’ behalf OR is it something else, like:...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
So first, to be on guard against irrational thinking, one must have sound judgment. That implies there is a standard by which it can be determined if one’s judgment is sound or not. As Christians, we have the exclusive privilege of knowing the standard—God’s...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Sep 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
On what basis does David request the undeserved treatment, highlighted in Ps. 51:1? Is it based on his repentance, his pretty good track record overall, his position in the kingdom? It’s none of those things, rather it’s on the basis on God’s faithful, covenant...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Upon reading through passages like Psalm 50, the question is often raised: What are some indicators that one’s allegiance or worship or devotion to God is NOT merely lip service? First of all, we come to God always from a disposition of being a receiver. We must not...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Psalm 46:1-7, the Psalmist puts forth that God is our refuge, strength and stronghold in order that we may not fear. However, one of the implications is that no one learns the heights of the greatness of God’s power and protection in those ways until it is...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Psalm 43:4, the Psalmist refers to God as his exceeding joy. The question often arises: Does having God as our exceeding joy exclude having other desires or even finding a measure of joy in other things? No, but the way to tell what rules your heart is to assess...
