Sermons on Death
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 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…
The Heidelberg Catechism (1): God, our Only Comfort in Life and in Death [Lord’s Day 1]
Matthew 10:26-33 describes the believer’s comfort as a child of God. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents a new vision on life: a completely new belonging, a completely new status, and a completely new life. “Are not two…
The Gospel of John (44): The Savior Deeply Moved
The story of Lazarus in John 11:28-37 focuses on death and its consequences. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the contemplative Mary, the response to death, Jesus deeply moved, and the key verse “Jesus wept.” John explains, “When Jesus saw her weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and…