Three goals of a funeral sermon are to exalt Jesus, comfort the family, and what?

• A. Clarify the means of eternal life
• B. Explain the means of eternal life
• C. Conceal the means of eternal life
• D. Determine the means of eternal life

Answer: (A)

In a funeral sermon, the speaker aims to lift up Jesus, offer comfort to those grieving, and clearly present how eternal life is received. The means of eternal life refers to the way God provides salvation—not through human effort, but through faith in Christ and His grace. Saying the means should be clarified highlights making that pathway unmistakable for listeners who may have questions or doubts, especially during a time of loss. It ensures everyone understands what one must believe to be saved and how eternal life is obtained.

Conceal the means would hide a message of hope and contradict the purpose of proclaiming the gospel. Determine the means suggests deciding or establishing a method, which isn’t the goal of a sermon meant to reveal what God has provided. Explain the means is acceptable, but clarify conveys a stronger intent to remove confusion and ensure clear understanding of salvation.