Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 10)

Sermons by Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven (Page 10)

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…

Genesis: The Beginning of Israel

With Genesis 12:1–3, we are starting a new series during the afternoon worship services in which we will look at one biblical book per week. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the origin of Israel, God’s covenant people (the origin of the world, the origin and purpose of mankind; the origin of sin; the way of salvation); the identity of God; and the covenants between…

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…

How Did Sin and Death Enter the World?

In Romans 5:12–21, the apostle Paul compares the roles of Adam and Jesus; Adam was the bringer of sin and death, while Christ was the bringer of eternal life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the identity of Adam, the severity of his sin, and the universality of his punishment. “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and…

A Three-Fold Assurance of Salvation

In Romans 5:9–11, the apostle gives hope to believers who are anxious about the wrath of God. He teaches them to remember that God has already given us justification, salvation, and reconciliation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches we were guilty, but now we are justified; Jesus died for our sins, but He lives to save us; and we were enemies, but now we are…

Christ Died for Weak and Sinful People

In Romans 5:6–8, Paul reveals the marvelous love of God for us when we were at our worst. Despite our weakness and sinfulness Jesus died for us, thus revealing the love of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the right time: while we were weak, while we were still sinners, God showed His love for us. “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for…

Forgiven to Forgive

In Matthew 6:14–15, Jesus teaches his disciples to ask for forgiveness, and He right away adds that we must also forgive others. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the incredible gift of God’s forgiveness, the real requirement of our forgiveness, and a life of asking and giving forgiveness. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” HC:…