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The hour is late and there's no time to waste; now is when we prepare for the return of the king. Join me, the prophecy buff who tackles the tough stuff, for deep Bible study from an independent, Hebraic perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchmanalexander/support
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Advancing the Cause

IFCA International

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Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine. Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the C ...
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Freemind

Seth and Nirva Ready with Stephen Robles

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Bible scholar Dr. Ben Witherington often says that we live in a “biblically illiterate, Jesus haunted culture.” Though we have retained some vague notions about Jesus and Christianity, the decline of biblical literacy along with education in general and critical thinking in particular has made us easy prey for the constant barrage of false ideas that press in on us from every angle. This is true even for many of us in the Church—we have succumbed to the spirit of the age being more influence ...
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Send us a Text Message. Tim Chally and Richard Bargas discuss the major impact that the doctrine of depravity has on biblical counseling and the Christian life. Speaking from his experience and training as a biblical counselor, Tim points to the power of the indwelling Spirit, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the gospel as the greatest hope that w…
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A new MP3 sermon from Firth Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Practical Importance of Premillennialism Subtitle: Current Issues Speaker: Timothy Schmidt Broadcaster: Firth Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/9/2024 Bible: Revelation 20:1-6; Ephesians 4:11-16 Length: 56 min.…
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A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Covenant Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Postmillennial Spirituality Subtitle: Luke: Jesus, King of Jubilee Speaker: Steve Jeffery Broadcaster: Reformation Covenant Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/9/2024 Bible: Daniel 7:13-28; Acts 1:1-11 Length: 42 min.…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discusses some of the passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders. Dr…
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Send us a Text Message. We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few sho…
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Send us a Text Message. How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moves on or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, a…
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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode! IFC…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, …
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Send us a Text Message. The problem of evil has been a point that atheists and agnostics have used as an argument against the existence of God for centuries. What does the Bible say about evil, where it came from, and how is it that a good and all-powerful God can exist in a world where sin seems to run rampant? All of these and more are addressed …
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO2 of Ariel Ministries about whether we should understand that God intends to bring the whole nation of Israel to salvation in His plan for the future. Looking at passages from both the Old Testament and the New, Richard and Tim will discuss the views of both Dispensationalists and…
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Send us a Text Message. Description: Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Peter Goeman about the arguments against the reformed doctrine of infant baptism. In looking at it theologically, biblically, and exegetically, Dr. Goeman demonstrates that the biblical record connects faith and baptism, while it does not support the theological Covenant of Grace. T…
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Send us a Text Message. Some Christian traditions uphold the belief that baptism should include the infant children of believers, while others say that baptism is only for those who have placed their faith in Christ. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas and Pastor Ryan Day dig a little deeper into what different traditions believe and why, and wh…
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