The Book of Romans (Page 4)
The Fleshly Mind and the Spiritual Mind
In Romans 8:5-8, the Apostle Paul compares the fleshly mind with the spiritual mind. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that the fleshly mind thinks of fleshly things, is spiritually dead, and is hostile to God; but the spiritual mind thinks of spiritual things, is filled with life and peace, and is at peace with God. “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to…
The Purpose of Jesus’ Condemnation
In Romans 8:4, the Apostle Paul explains the purpose of our great salvation is so the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk according to the Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the purpose of Jesus’ condemnation: so the righteous requirement of the law could be fulfilled, so we might not walk according to the flesh, and so we might…
God’s Sacrifice Who Sets Truly Free from Condemnation
In Romans 8:3, the Apostle Paul explains God has done what the law could not do. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law is unable to separate us from sin, but God succeeded by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, by sacrificing His Son as a sin offering, and by condemning our sin…
Freedom through the Holy Spirit
In Romans 8:2, the Apostle Paul reveals the amazing power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the limited power of the law of sin and death, the unlimited power of the Spirit of Life, and a plea to trust the power of the Spirit over the law of sin and death.
“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ…
Have You Deceived Yourself?
In 1 Corinthians 3:18–23, the apostle Paul compares the wisdom of the age to the wisdom of God. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the danger of self-deception, the solution to being self-deceived, God’s response to worldly wisdom, and trusting in God’s wisdom.
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he…
Freedom in Christ
In Romans 7:25b–8:1, a life in Christ leads away from condemnation into a life of freedom, setting us free from the power of the flesh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches struggling under the law, living in Christ, and freedom from condemnation.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
The Three Laws in the Life of a Believer
In Romans 7:21-25, the Apostle Paul explains that the believer struggles with competing laws in his/her life, but the solution is found in Christ Jesus. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of the flesh, the law of God, and the law of the renewed mind.
“Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
Indwelling Sin in the Believer
In Romans 7:15–17, we discover the believer’s confusion between the holy desires of the new man and the inability of the flesh to be holy. This week we will focus on the reality of sin living within us. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the believer’s confusion, the believer’s love for God, and the believer’s comfort.
“For I do not understand my own actions. For I do…
The Conflict between the Spiritual and Fleshly
In Romans 7:13-14, the apostle Paul is comparing the nature of the law with the nature of our sinful flesh. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the conflict between two natures, and what the Law can and cannot do.
“For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin.”
I Am Fleshly, Having Been Sold Under Sin
In Romans 7:13-25, the apostle Paul continues his discussion of the law and sin. How do we understand his statement in verse 19? “For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents three views: a picture of the normal Christian life, a picture of the religious Jew’s life, and a picture of the…