In Dr. Jason Boothe's sermon from Psalm 27:1–9, he explores authentic confidence amidst fear and uncertainty. He emphasizes that true confidence stems from knowing God, rather than personal circumstances or strength. Believers are encouraged to seek God’s presence and protection, maintaining faith during challenging times.
Guarding the Gospel Against End-Times Error
Full-preterism claims that Christ's second coming and resurrection occurred by AD 70, which redefines hope and diminishes Christ’s authority, contradicting historic orthodoxy. This view empties the church's purpose, faith, and sacraments of meaning, leading to resignation rather than hope, ultimately denying the promise of future physical resurrection and renewal.
The Confidence of Those Who Know the Lord
Psalm 27:1–9 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? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my … Continue reading The Confidence of Those Who Know the Lord
The Word God Sent
This sermon from Acts 10:34–43 proclaims the heart of the gospel. God sent a word of peace through Jesus Christ, who lived, died, rose again, and now reigns as Lord of all. In Him, everyone who believes receives the forgiveness of sins.
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
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.
Death Destroyed By Death
Hebrews 2 emphasizes that Christ's suffering was essential for perfecting our salvation and uniting believers as brothers in faith. It illustrates how Jesus, by sharing in our humanity, conquered death, freeing us from fear and slavery. This passage reassures weary Christians of Christ's role as a merciful High Priest and the glory achieved through His suffering.
Faith Expressed in Prayer, Confession, and Restoration
Christ is the strength. Christ is the hope. Christ is the righteousness that makes our prayers powerful. Christ is the Shepherd who restores our souls. May this message encourage you to live out a faith anchored in the finished work of Jesus Christ and expressed through humble dependence on Him.
God’s Love in Christ Never Fails
God’s true gospel of free and sovereign grace teaches us the profound, unchanging nature of divine love. Unlike the shallow, emotion-driven notion of love promoted by our culture, God’s love in Christ is steadfast, covenantal, and unfailing. It does not depend on our performance or fluctuating feelings, but flows from His eternal purpose to save His people through the finished work of Christ. In a world of shifting affections, believers rest secure in a love that never ends.
Joy and Satisfaction
Psalm 16:11 reminds us that true joy is found in the presence of God, not in changing circumstances. Though the Lord is always near, we often miss the fullness of joy He offers when we treat Him as a last resort instead of a constant companion. This article reflects on cultivating an awareness of God’s nearness, nourishing our hearts with what is true and lovely (Phil. 4:8), and learning to delight daily in the One who alone provides lasting satisfaction. Soli Deo Gloria!
