The Book of Romans (Page 7)
Growing through Suffering
In Romans 5:3–4, the apostle shows that believers even rejoice in the sufferings of this life. We rejoice in suffering because they make us more like Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the fruit of suffering, the fruit of endurance, and the fruit of character.
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and…
The Life of Faith: The Hope of Glory
In Romans 5:2 and in 1 Corinthians 15:12–49, the apostle describes the hope for glory, which refers to the glory that believers will receive at the return of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a picture of the seed and the grain, a picture of the earthly bodies and the heavenly bodies, and a picture of the earthly Adam and the heavenly Adam.
“Through him we…
The Life of Faith: In Grace We Stand
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims another gift we can receive through faith in Christ—the Grace of God! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the meaning of grace, the entrance into grace, the perfect standing in grace, and the experience of standing in grace.
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand.”
The Life of Faith: Peace with God
In Romans 5:1–11, the apostle Paul proclaims the good news that we can escape the wrath of God and instead have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the peaceful conscience, intimacy with God, access to God, life in the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal life.
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we…
The Promise of Abraham
Romans 4:13–22 describes the righteousness of faith exhibited by Abraham, showing the promises of God depend on grace. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the promise to Abraham, the faith of Abraham, and the reward of Abraham.
“For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness…
The Footsteps of Abraham
Romans 4:1–12 reports that when Abram believed God’s promises, God counted it to him as righteousness, making him the father of all who believe! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is another call from God, and all who believe will be added to God’s covenant people of faith. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the object of saving faith, the reward of faith, and the family of…
A Gathering of Loving, Humble, and United Believers
Romans 3:27–31 explains why Christians must not boast, but instead give all their praise to Christ. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of faith’s fruit of love, fruit of humility, and fruit of unity.
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded…. For we hold that one…
The Righteousness of God in the Justification of Sinners
In Romans 3:23–25, Paul reveals that justification is God’s gift to every believer because God provided Jesus as the payment for our sins. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains Jesus’ blood of propitiation, Jesus’ blood as a gracious gift of redemption, and Jesus’ blood as the preacher of…
The Righteousness of God through Faith
Romans 3:22–23 teaches that we are all sinners and unrighteous, but salvation comes to all who believe on Jesus Christ alone and receive his perfect righteousness. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory and on the call to faith in Jesus Christ, receiving the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ…
The Righteousness of God Revealed
In Romans 3:21, the apostle Paul proclaims salvation must come from God alone because all mankind is unrighteous. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the revealed righteousness of God in Jesus Christ foretold in the Old Testament, revealed in the New Testament, and received today by faith alone in Christ Jesus alone.
“But now the righteousness of God has been…