by Matthew Borgstrom | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
A crucial conclusion of Paul’s teaching from the 2nd half of 1st Corinthians 1 is this: Because the gospel is foolishness to the natural person, when someone does get saved that is evidence of God’s power because there’s no other possible explanation that one...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Notice where David turns in Ps. 34:4–he sought the Lord. David goes to the only source of help when our souls are weighed down with fear. How quickly and comprehensively we cast our cares upon the Lord and his truth is determinative of how faithful we will be...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We should compare the beginning of Ps. 34:10 with the wording of vv.1-2—those who persist in wickedness have many sorrows or inner pains of anguish in stark contrast to the true happiness of the one who turns from sin and finds forgiveness. But David supplies another...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In this time, it is important to speak the truth in love to your Christian friends who are caught up in worldly ideologies. The Apostle Paul writes in Gal. 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
David found out just how dependent he really was on God, as is described in final part of Psalm 30:7. All it takes is God to hide his face or withhold his favor or to create a little bit a distance and David is absolutely terrified, especially because of the severe...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
The comprehensive cost Jesus is referring to is made explicit at the very end of Luke 14:26, in that following Christ entails a hatred of one’s entire existence. Keep in mind that hating one’s life is not an attempt to throw an increasingly larger pity party, for that...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
When we hear the word compassion we most often think of it in a context of suffering. We must be honest that it’s a lot easier to be compassionate for someone who is suffering, but what about someone who has wronged us, which is the context surrounding Eph. 4:32. ...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
In light of the love Jesus calls his people to in Luke 6:32-36, what is the disposition of your heart towards those who boast over you or who trample your kindness or who constantly misinterpret your words and motives? Are you able to turn from and eradicate unloving...
by Matthew Borgstrom | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we continue to refresh our thinking about what is fundamental in the life of the church, here is a helpful question to begin with: What does Jesus point to as the key factor in identifying a group of his disciples?—”Others will know that you are my disciples...
by Matthew Borgstrom | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s likely that because of our lengthy time away from each other, we might feel the sacrifice of gathering together more than we have in the past. What kind of sacrifice exactly? There are at least 3 kinds: 1) The sacrifice of preparation–It takes great...
