Contending For The Faith
An extension of Times of Refreshing and Restoration’s TV program. Presentation & discussion of relevant topics concerning Christian maturity.
Episodes

Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
25 min
Bishops LaCreece and Ronald Roston welcome listeners and examine key end-time topics—distinguishing the Beast from the Antichrist, explaining the Abomination of Desolation, the Great Tribulation, and the timing of Messiah's return and the Rapture.
They challenge common misconceptions, call for letting Scripture speak for itself, and highlight contemporary signs that point toward prophetic fulfillment.
Join the hosts for a concise, Bible-centered discussion aimed at unmasking deception and contending for the faith.

Nov 9, 2025
Nov 9, 2025
29 min
Join Bishops Ronald and LaCreece Roston as they unpack biblical teachings about the Antichrist, the Beast, and end-times deception. This episode compares instructional warnings in John with prophetic visions in Revelation, critiques the pre-tribulation rapture view, and explores signs of the Great Tribulation, including the Abomination of Desolation and the rebuilding of the Temple.
Through scripture readings, historical context, and practical observation, the hosts urge listeners to focus on resisting deceptive spirits, understanding key distinctions, and preparing spiritually for the times ahead.

Nov 7, 2025
Nov 7, 2025
30 min
A heartfelt welcome to our newest listeners in Germany, Virginia, and Pennsylvania — and to all who tune in. We pray for God's manifold blessings on you and your loved ones; thank you for being part of our community.
In this episode, Bishop LaCreece Roston and Bishop Ronald D. Roston examine Scripture on the Antichrist and the beast, trace the historical development of rapture and dispensational ideas, and challenge common misconceptions while encouraging listeners to read the Bible and grow in mature Christian understanding.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
30 min
Welcome to this episode of Contending for the Faith — a warm greeting to new and returning listeners as hosts Bishop Ronald D. Roston and Bishop LaCreece Roston unpack the origins of modern rapture and Antichrist doctrines.
The episode traces how responses to the Protestant Reformation, Jesuit writings, and key figures like Edward Irving, John Nelson Darby, Margaret MacDonald, and Cyrus Scofield shifted eschatology from a historicist view to futurism, popularizing the pre‑tribulation rapture and a single Antichrist figure, and explores the historical impact on churches across Europe and the United States.
Join the hosts as they unmask these teachings, compare interpretations, and encourage listeners to study Scripture closely while contending for the faith.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
22 min
In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston explores the biblical call to holiness, using II Corinthians 7:1 as a foundation. He defines holiness as purity and devotion, explains the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification, warns against false holiness, and emphasizes holiness as gradual obedience and intimacy with Messiah.
The episode surveys benefits of holy living—deeper fellowship with God, spiritual growth, effective disciple-making—and outlines practical and spiritual consequences of unholiness. Listeners are encouraged to apply holiness in daily life and to continue the conversation in the next segment on Blood Covenant.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
27 min
Bishop Ronald D. Roston explains the apostolic call to "contend for the faith," clarifying the New Covenant, the Kingdom of God as God’s internal government, and the necessity of being born again to receive the Holy Spirit.
He urges believers to pursue holiness as a way of life, to test teaching against Scripture, and to consciously choose to let Jesus govern their lives in the face of false doctrine.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
28 min
In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston teaches Christians to contend for the faith — the New Covenant established by Messiah Yeshua — explaining how salvation brings a life governed by the Holy Spirit rather than the law, and how believers face ongoing spiritual opposition.
He outlines practical steps for spiritual victory: guard your thoughts with Scripture, cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, pursue holiness as a priestly calling, and fight the good fight of faith through study, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
28 min
Join Bishop Ronald D. Roston as he challenges listeners to contend for the faith delivered by the apostles, emphasizing holiness, the New Covenant, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. This episode explores the reintroduction of apostolic order, critiques secular humanism and heretical teachings, and calls the Church to repentance and spiritual integrity.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
28 min
Host Bishop Ronald D. Roston examines Jude and 1 Corinthians to urge believers to contend for the faith delivered by the apostles, rooted in Messiah Yeshua’s finished work and the new covenant.The episode explores spiritual warfare, the role of the Holy Spirit, the importance of knowing Scripture, and why holiness and the fruit of the Spirit must mark our lives as a holy priesthood.

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
29 min
In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston explores the biblical meaning of covenant—especially blood covenant—showing how God’s promises are sealed, what conditional and unconditional covenants mean, and why love and obedience matter. He explains historical covenant practices and connects them to the new covenant through Yeshua’s sacrifice.
Listen for practical reflections on shared identity, the permanence of God’s commitment, and how entering God’s covenant shapes Christian life and responsibility.







