Welcome back to part 2 of the Sphere Sovereignty 3-episode arc.

In this episode, Bethlehem Doxology Fleming, Austin, and Robbie turn from the hearth to the sanctuary to examine the second, God-ordained sphere: the Church, the pillar and ground of the truth.

What We Cover

1. The Church as Christ’s Covenant Assembly

The guys lay the biblical groundwork for what the Church is and what Christ gave her to do:— preach the Word— administer the sacraments— exercise discipline— form saints into maturity

The Church is not an appendage of the family or state. It is Christ’s embassy on earth, governed by His Word and stewarded by His officers.

Before a nation can repent, the church must first be set apart.

2. When the Church Forgets Her Mission

The episode confronts the rot that spreads when churches trade truth for comfort:— pragmatism replacing doctrine— sentimentality replacing courage— leaders entertaining rather than shepherding— congregations becoming consumers rather than disciples

The team draws on Spurgeon and Calvin to expose the stakes: a Church without repentance ceases to be a Church.

3. The Doctrine Beneath the Sanctuary

They walk through Christ’s headship, church discipline, the keys of the Kingdom, the necessity of Word and sacrament, and the covenant weight of the Lord’s Table.

The Church’s power is not political but spiritual; the authority of Christ exercised through His means of grace.

4. When Other Spheres Invade the Sanctuary

From state overreach to families treating church as optional, the episode shows how confusion of jurisdictions weakens Christ’s bride. Historical examples, Athanasius standing alone and the Reformation reclaiming Scripture, show how a faithful church limits tyrants simply by being the Church.

5. The Charge: Rebuild the Altar

The hosts call men and families to strengthen the church they belong to:— Guard doctrine— Honor elders— Pray for your pastors— Show up, sing loud, take the Supper— Live as citizens of a Kingdom, not members of a club

Next week closes the series with the final sphere: the State- the servant of God for justice.

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