Sermons on Justification
Application of Predestination: We Are More Than Conquerors in Christ Jesus Our Lord!
In Romans 8:37-39, the apostle Paul boldly states that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches conquering through Him who loved us, conquering numerous threats, and conquering the battle for the love of God.
“No, in all these things we are more than…
The Application of Predestination: Who is to Condemn?
In Romans 8:34, the apostle Paul considers the topics of condemnation and who is able to condemn those who are in Christ Jesus? Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches many have grounds to condemn the Christian, Christ set us free from all condemnation, and living free from condemnation.
“Who then…
Warning and Hope
In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, the apostle Paul describes sins that separate people from God and the solution found in Jesus Christ. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches our unrighteous sinful character, the critical question, the deceptive sins, and the power of Christ in conversion: washed, sanctified, and justified. “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the…
The Application of Predestination: Who Shall Bring Any Charge Against God’s Elect?
In Romans 8:33, the apostle Paul answers the question who shall bring any charge against God’s elect with the reassuring answer: It is God who justifies us! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the communion message: free access through divine election and free access through divine…
The Golden Chain of Redemption
In Romans 8:30, the apostle Paul reveals the golden chain of redemption, as we see the full picture of how God saves us: foreknown-predestined-called-justified-glorified. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches foreknown (before the foundation of the world), predestined (to be conformed to the image of His Son), called (into adoption), justified (before the Judge of all the…
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…
The Good News of Death and Resurrection
In Romans 4:23–25, the Apostle Paul explains that Jesus was delivered up for our trespasses and He was raised for our justification. This Sunday we will ponder the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the good news of Jesus’ death, the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the good news to those who believe.
“It…
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 Heidelberg Catechism (25): Justification by Faith Alone [Lord’s Day 23]
Romans 3:9-31 explains the only way to be righteous before God is through faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven declares the greatest need of all is righteousness; the judgment of the law is that none is righteous; the purpose of the Law: that every mouth is stopped; and…
Life Changing Truths of The Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:12-14 emphasizes the importance of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains that Christ’s resurrection declares us just, frees us from sin and the law, gives us life, frees us from condemnation and judgment, and brings us to full salvation. The blessings of the cross reach us through the resurrection!
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