In this episode, Mark and Fred continue their conversation about the “glorious church,” contrasting today’s popular dominion or “kingdom now” ideas with their belief that Scripture shows God preparing His Bride through refinement rather than cultural takeover. Pointing to passages from Malachi, James, 1 Peter, and Hebrews, they explain how faith is matured through trials, obedience, and perseverance. They also view the current rise in public enthusiasm around Jesus as both encouraging and something that requires careful spiritual discernment, while previewing future discussions about the rapture and the nature of a purified, end-times Church.
In this episode of their podcast, Mark and Fred explore what it means for the Church to be “glorious” from a biblical perspective. They dig into Scripture to outline key characteristics of the Church as Christ intends it — emphasizing its identity in Jesus, its foundation on God’s Word, and the role of the Holy Spirit in uniting believers. Throughout the conversation they unpack how the early church lived out these truths, what it means for believers today to be part of that spiritual body, and how the Church’s mission reflects God’s glory in the world.