Sermons on Romans (Page 3)

Sermons on Romans (Page 3)

A Heart Set Free from Slavery

In Romans 6:15–19 the apostle Paul declares that believers now free from the law have changed hearts that desire to live obedient lives. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches truly no longer under the law, truly a heart change, and truly living in our newfound freedom. “But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to…

Not under Law, but under Grace!

In Romans 6:14 it becomes evident that we are under the dominion of sin when we are under the law, but we have found freedom from this dominion when we are brought under grace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what is the dominion of sin, what does it mean to be under the law, and what does it mean to be under grace. “For sin will have no dominion over you, since…

Grasped by Grace

In Romans 6:5–11, the apostle Paul shows we have been freed from the dominion of sin and death which is why we are no longer obligated to walk in our old self, but now we have the joy of living in our new life which is the life of Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches no longer the old self, no longer enslaved to sin, and no longer under the dominion of…

Raised to a Whole New Life!

In Romans 6:1–4, the apostle Paul explains that the believer has been raised to a new life by the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that believers strive not to walk in sin because we have been baptized with Christ Jesus having died to sin, and we have been raised with Christ Jesus to walk in newness of life! “We were buried therefore…

The Superabundant Reign of Grace

In Romans 5:20–21, the apostle Paul compares the two reigns of Adam and Jesus Christ and how the Law plays an important part in pointing people to the Gospel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven compares two opposite dominions and explains the purpose of the law, the reign of sin that leads to destruction and the reign of grace that leads to eternal life. “So that, as sin…

Does Paul Teach That All Men Will Be Saved?

In Romans 5:18-19, the apostle Paul writes that Christ’s work on the cross leads to justification and life for “all men.” Does the apostle teach that all men will be justified? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the question “Who will be justified and receive life?“ “Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to…

The Free Gift of Righteousness

In Romans 5:15–17, the apostle Paul describes Adam as “the trespass” and Jesus as the one who brought “the free gift.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Adam brought death and Christ brought grace, Adam brought condemnation and Christ brought justification, Adam brought a reign of death and Christ brought a reign of life! “For if, because of one man’s trespass, death…

The Reign of Death on Earth

In Romans 5:12–14, the apostle Paul describes the effects of Adam’s sin on all mankind as death reigns over all people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the inheritance of Adam’s sin in Scripture, the universality of Adam’s punishment in experience, and the coming of the new Adam fulfilled in history. “Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose…