The Battle and The Bride
Christ is King - the Church his bride. Every week we frame our discussions through the lens of scripture in order to better equip the saints to do spiritual battle in this day and age. https://www.thebattleandthebride.com/
Episodes
Where did the Pharisees and Sadducees come from? Who is King Herod and how did he come to power? Few people understand why the landscape has changed so drastically as we turn the page from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Most people don't understand that 400 years have passed from the time of the book of Malachi to the announcements of the angel Gabriel to Zachariah and Mary. What happened in that 400 years? Why is it known...
The Doctrines of Grains season 1 finale is one for the books with our first guest ever, Ben Garrett. Ben is a deacon at Refuge Church in Ogden, Utah, and co-hosts the Haunted Cosmos podcast with his friend and pastor, Brian Sauve. In season 1, we’ve talked a lot about feasting in many forms, and Ben jumped on to help us understand how to take that Biblical concept and apply it to almost every aspect of our life. And he brought some...
Seth and Cole return for episode 7 of Doctrines of Grains! In this spiciest of spicy episodes, we review an American Pale Ale by Vibrissa Brewery - located in Seth's hometown! We also discuss whether or not Christians should be using wine for communion - and the connection that grape juice has to first-wave feminism. And finally, we get into Chapter 3 of Calvin's first book of the Institutes, which dives into the concept th...
What does it mean for man to know God? What are the implications of knowing God? And is it possible to know God as the Creator, but deny him as Redeemer? We will encounter these glorious truths in greater detail as we continue our foray through John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion. We'll also discuss the Bud Light Controversy - and the many tiny compromises it took us to get here. But we'll also review a G...
Seth and Cole are back! AND they're back in the Institutes of the Christian Religion! Have you ever read chapter 1 of Calvin's Institutes? It's a goodun! Join the Doctrines of Grains crew as they dive into the Apostle's Creed, Chapter 1 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, and review Morning Glow, a delicious blonde ale from Swamp Head Brewery.
Have you ever considered how Christianity could influence every area of life? Did you ever think how that could effect the world through...BEER?? In this episode, Cole and Seth review Stephen Mansfield's The Search for God and Guinness, and they discuss the far-reaching implications of the theology that influenced Arthur Guinness - a mindset that changed the industry, the nation, and the world because of Christ Jesus.
What drives the heart of a Christian? What comfort or assurance can be given to high schoolers about to leave the safety of their hometown, and suddenly be immersed in the free-for-all of college life? Addressing the high school graduates and congregation of Compass Community Church, Pastor Seth Dean answers this question in light of the Apostle Peter's statements in the 3rd chapter of his first epistle. In order to stand fi...
Pastor Seth Dean, a recent graduate from Reformation Seminary, shares his heart and his vision for planting a biblical house church in Newport News, Virginia while preaching at Compass Community Church in Cross Junction, VA. Newport News is a large city that is "white for harvest." The planting of a biblical house church that aims to serve the Lord, while engaging the lost and dying of the world, would be critical. Howeve...
Many Christians call themselves Reformed. John Calvin’s mighty work, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, is at the foundation of Reformation thinking. However, few people nowadays have read this weighty tome. Instead of relying on the word of others, we are embarking on the great journey of working through it piece by piece, chapter by chapter, and we’re inviting you to join us!
Today, we begin by reading through John C...
There is a widespread belief among Christians that drinking alcohol, in and of itself, is a sin. But, is this truly the case? Is drinking alcohol a sin? Can it be used to glorify God? What does the Bible have to say about these things? In today's episode, Seth and Cole discuss these questions, Christian localism, and develop a theology of alcohol (with some help from the Theopolis Institute) all while enjoying the Nut Brown Ale...
C.G. Billiot of the Christus Rex Blogcast and Seth Dean of The Battle and The Bride join forces to review beer and talk theology in this new show Doctrines of Grains. In this first episode, Seth and Cole review Tradition Brewing Co's Continental Divide Double IPA while discussing what happened in their lives to draw them both (reluctantly) to Reformed Theology and ultimately Calvinism.
C.G. Billiot runs the Repent for Christe...
How does a Biblical wife respond when calamity strikes her family? Or when her husband loses the sole source of income that pays the bills? How does she remain faithful to God and her husband, even when the trials are great?
To answer these questions and more, I sit down with my wife, The Hospitable Bride, and discuss the emotions she dealt with and the temptations she fought after I lost my job. She offers a Biblical perspective o...
Many fierce mariners have braved the high seas through the millennia for God, Gold, and Glory. Combatting foes or combatting torrential waves, no man has conquered that vast frontier which covers 80% of the world’s surface; that is, except one man: The God-man, Christ Jesus- Our King and Savior. As we shall see, He who walked on water is He who tramples on death; and He who tramples death is He who takes life to the nations; and He...
Money is a tool that God gives us to accomplish his will. However, if not thought of properly, it may cause us anxiety. If the Christian can think properly about who God is and who they are in Christ, it will bring them peace as they make decisions about giving and receiving.
Christ has transformed us into a kingdom of priests who trust in God to supply their needs, and who give and receive freely out of love in order to aid one an...
What does it mean for a Christian to meditate? How does that impact our daily lives?
In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul reiterates two truths that reinforce the reality that the way a Christian thinks will inform the way a Christian acts, so that we can think rightly and live righteously, in unity, to the glory of God.
The Christian who sets their mind upon Christ, will live as a Christian should live, becoming an example of Christ t...
We face an abundance of trials, discouragements, and worries every single day. It could be relationships that have been severed; it could be loss, abandonment, or some other dire situation; we could be racked with anxiety over numerous issues in our lives. Whatever the situation, this passage of Scripture gives the Christian tremendous hope and solace.
In Christ alone does a Christian find joy, peace, and security in all circumstan...
MAIN IDEA: The King calls men to further the ministry of the Kingdom of Heaven.
In Matthew 9:35-10:1, we are shown 4 kingly actions by Jesus which teach us about the power and authority of ministers of the Kingdom of Heaven, so that we can be confident in our labors for Christ our King.
EXEGETICAL OUTLINE:
- The Ministry of the King
- The Compassion of the King
- The Command of the King
- The Call of the King
Sermons preac...
MAIN IDEA: The King calls men to further the ministry of the Kingdom of Heaven.
In Matthew 9:35-10:1, we are shown 4 kingly actions by Jesus which teach us about the power and authority of ministers of the Kingdom of Heaven, so that we can be confident in our labors for Christ our King.
EXEGETICAL OUTLINE:
- The Ministry of the King
- The Compassion of the King
- The Command of the King
- The Call of the King
Sermon preached...
As I’m preparing this sermon, it is the Advent season. At this time, we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We find ourselves reading often from the book of Luke. If you’ve grown up in the church, then much of the first chapters have probably been committed in some way to memory. And when passages become familiar on an extremely basic level, we can fall into the error of tuning out when the matter is prea...
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