Sermons on Romans
The Law of Christ: The New Commandment
In Romans 13:8-10, the apostle Paul teaches the standard of God in the New Covenant is not lower than that of God in the Old Covenant, but it is simplified to one commandment: The Law of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the rule: owing love to all, the result: the fulfillment of the commandments, the purpose: doing no wrong to our neighbors.
“Owe no one…
Submission to the Authorities
In Romans 13:1-7, the apostle Paul teaches general principles about a Christian response to the government. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the principles of political authorities (they come from God, resisting the government is resisting God, they are instituted to approve what is good and punish evil); the Christian responsibility towards rulers and politicians…
Overcome Evil with Good
In Romans 12:17-21, the apostle Paul teaches us how to respond to evil. Instead of responding with evil, God calls us to overcome evil with real and practical love. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fleshly response to evil, the Christian response to evil, give thought to what is honorable, live peaceably with all (when possible), provide good things for your…
Life in the Church
In Romans 12:15-16, the apostle Paul instructs us to live lives of compassion and harmony in the fellowship of believers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches living a life of compassion (rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep), living a life of harmony (associate with the lowly and don’t be wise in your own sight), and living in a household of…
Bless Those Who Persecute You
In Romans 12:14, the apostle Paul charges believers to follow the example of Christ by blessing those who persecute or harass them. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of grace taught, the life of grace exemplified, and the life of grace followed.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”
Christ-like Generosity and Hospitality
In Romans 12:13, the apostle Paul calls believers to be Christlike in the way they consider the needs of others and in the way they welcome others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches consider nothing your own so you can be a cheerful giver and consider your house the house of the Lord so you can show warm hospitality.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to…
Living in Hope, Patience, and Prayer
In Romans 12:12, the apostle Paul explains that Christian hope brings us joy, patience helps us get through tribulation, and prayer helps us through the difficult days of the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches rejoice in hope (as Jesus did), be patient in tribulation (as Jesus did), and be constant in prayer (as Jesus did).
“Rejoice in hope, be patient…
Fervently Serving the Lord
In Romans 12:11, the apostle Paul calls us to faithful service to the Lord, following the example of our Lord Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the sin of slothfulness, the importance of fervent zeal, and the meaning of service to the Lord.
“Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
Brotherly Affection
In Romans 12:10, the apostle Paul calls us to brotherly love, especially in showing honor to other brothers and sisters in church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches reflecting Christ’s brotherly affection, outdoing one another in showing honor, and the church as a place of honor.
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Growing a Life of Goodness
In Romans 12:9b, the apostle Paul instructs us to cleanse our lives by abhorring all evil and holding fast to what is good. The goal is to gather a life of goodness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches how to recognize good and evil, what it means to abhor evil, and what it means to hold fast to what is good.
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what…