Redeemer Church of Piketon, Ohio Jason Boothe, Pastor's Blog

Redeemed, Not Discarded:  Flesh, Resurrection, and and the Hope of Glory 

I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. I Corinthians 15:50  At first hearing, Paul’s words can sound harsh. Do they mean that human bodies have no place in God’s eternal kingdom? That everything physical must be discarded forever? Or is Paul … Continue reading Redeemed, Not Discarded:  Flesh, Resurrection, and and the Hope of Glory 

Redeemer Church of Piketon, Ohio Jason Boothe, Pastor's Blog

Christianity Is Christ: Salvation Accomplished, Not Earned

Christianity is not a works-based religion defined by rules, but a faith centered on what Christ has done. The Gospel emphasizes His life, death, and resurrection. Salvation is entirely by divine grace through faith, gifted by God, leading believers to experience peace and righteousness without condemnation, affirming that salvation is solely the Lord's work.

Redeemer Church of Piketon, Ohio Jason Boothe, Pastor's Blog

Full Assurance in Christ’s Complete Work

For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.(Hebrews 10:14 ESV) Full assurance lies at the very essence of the Gospel work of Jesus Christ! Through the Holy Spirit revealing Christ to us in saving mercy, we receive the confident assurance that God is completely satisfied with Christ's … Continue reading Full Assurance in Christ’s Complete Work

Redeemer Church of Piketon, Ohio Jason Boothe, Pastor's Blog

Are James and Paul At Odds Concerning Faith?

James 2 has often been misunderstood as contradicting Paul’s teaching on salvation by faith alone. In reality, the two apostles address different concerns: Paul speaks of justification before God, while James emphasizes how faith is vindicated before others through works. Faith is alive, visible, and fruitful — blessing the church, serving others, and glorifying God.