Sermons on Assurance
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…
The Witness of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit Himself bears witness with the spirit of the true Christian that they are children of God. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Romans 8:16 on the false witnesses of salvation and on the True Witness of salvation, the Holy Spirit, who liberates from sin and death, who leads in a new direction, who provides a new mind, and who Himself bears…
The Heidelberg Catechism (9): True Faith [Lord’s Day 7]
Hebrews 11:1-16 emphasizes the believer’s need for true faith. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes theoretical faith, emotional faith, moral faith, and living Christian faith. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
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Wait for the Lord
In Psalm 27:1- 14, David reminds the believer to trust in the Lord at all times. Mr. Eduardo Martorano proclaims the assurance of trust and the necessity of trust. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Cast All Your Anxieties upon Him
In 1 Peter 5:1-11, we find the remedy for overcoming anxiety. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the humility that is required, the honor that will come, and the assurance of Divine care.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
The Gospel of John (36): True and False Confidence
Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven uses John 9:35-41 to clarify the assurance of salvation for the believer. We learn the danger of false assurance and the inseparability of faith and assurance, and we clear away the smoke of confusion. “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of…
Assurance in God’s Love
In Romans 5:1-11, we find a description of God’s incredible love for us. Pastor Eduardo Martorano explains the unselfish and sacrificial nature of God’s love; the justification and reconciliation effects of God’s love; and the enjoyment of the assurance and joy of God’s love. “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Blessed Assurance
When the Goal is in Sight
The Good News of Adoption (5): The Divine Assurance of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Romans 8:15-16 in the sermon “The Divine Assurance of Our Adoption” in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with…