What makes a church a church? Should we be using the word “sacraments” or “ordinances”? And is sparkling water a result of the fall?

In this episode of Theology is Fun, Dr. Corey and Dr. Ben return for the second installment in the topic of ecclesiology—the doctrine of the church. With humor, theology, and just a touch of Topo Chico heresy, they explore what defines a true New Testament church and why being part of one still matters.

They tackle questions like:

• What are the essential marks of a biblical church?
• What role do doctrine, ordinances, and church discipline play?
• Why does church hurt happen, and how do we move forward?
• What’s the difference between elders and deacons?
• And why every church should take membership seriously.

Whether you're searching for a new church or simply want to better understand what makes the church unique in God’s plan, this episode is for you.

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This week, Dr. Corey Abney And Dr. Ben Skaug dive into part 2 of one of the most misunderstood and misapplied concepts in modern Christianity: the distinction between ethnic Israel, spiritual Israel, and the Church. Should you dress up for church? Is your church building really “the house of the Lord”? Can we still put verses from Joshua on a dish towel?

Expect:

👉 A hilarious (and real) critique of church fashion feedback

👉 A serious unpacking of the Old vs. New Covenant

👉 Theological clarity on God’s dwelling place today

👉 A call to stop pulling Old Covenant frameworks into New Covenant living

👉 Fire, smoke, Shekinah glory, temples, and... jorts?

If you've ever wondered why theology matters for everyday life (and your towel décor), this one’s for you.

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Should Christians give blanket support to the modern state of Israel? What’s the difference between ethnic and true Israel? In this engaging and timely episode, Dr. Corey Abney and Dr. Ben Skaug dive deep into one of the most misunderstood theological topics of our time: Israel and the Church.

From Romans 9 to Galatians 3, they unpack the biblical and theological distinctions between national Israel and spiritual Israel—and why it matters.

• Are the Old Testament promises to Israel still active today?
• Is national Israel still God’s chosen people?
• How should we interpret “those who bless Israel will be blessed”?
• What role does Israel play in eschatology?

Whether you’ve wrestled with this topic or never given it a second thought, this episode will challenge your assumptions and strengthen your understanding of the gospel’s global reach.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. New content drops weekly, and trust us—you’ll want to stick around for part 2 of this conversation.

Because theology should be fun.

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