Contending For The Faith

Join Bishops Ronald and LaCreece Roston as they unpack Matthew 24 and explore the second coming of Yeshua, the meaning of the last day, the great tribulation, the rapture, and the Antichrist.
They challenge the idea of a secret rapture, emphasize a visible worldwide return, warn listeners to "take heed" against deception, and encourage faithful preparation and deeper study of Scripture.

In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston welcomes listeners and explores what Jesus meant by “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.” He explains the kingdom of God as a governing frame for Christian life, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the call to live as God’s ambassadors.The teaching outlines the requirements for entering and living in the kingdom—being born again, repentance, water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit—and emphasizes submitted obedience to God’s government as the pathway to spiritual authority and maturity.The episode also covers the six components of the kingdom message, the authority given to believers to bind and loose, and practical steps to align confession and life with God’s will. Listeners are invited to continue the conversation and explore recommended books and future segments.

Join Bishop Ronald D. Roston as he explores what it means to live under the government of God: the difference between the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God, the necessity of being born again, and the call to voluntarily submit to Yeshua's Lordship. Learn how the Holy Spirit guides believers, empowers spiritual authority, and equips us to destroy the works of the devil.This episode emphasizes practical steps for kingdom living—abdicate self-rule, obey God’s will, and embrace your role as an ambassador of heaven—so you can experience the fullness, peace, and purpose God intends.

Bishop Ronald D. Roston explores the biblical meaning of blood covenants, contrasts Old and New Covenant sacrifices, and explains how Yeshua’s death fulfills God’s promise and calls believers to be a "living sacrifice." The episode also includes a welcome to new listeners, warnings about the spiritual dangers of our times, and an invitation to deeper study and obedience to God’s covenantal life.

This episode explores the biblical concept of blood covenant, tracing its origin from Eden through the Old Testament sacrifices to the New Covenant in Yeshua. It explains covenant terms, the role of sacrifice and blood, and the continuity and differences between the old and new covenants.Listeners are invited to reflect on God as a covenant-keeping God, the meaning of sacrifice, and how covenant shapes the relationship between God and humanity.

A heartfelt message from Bishop Ronald D. Roston exploring what "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven" truly means. This episode examines the kingdom of God as God\'s governing presence in our lives, the difference between heaven and the kingdom, the necessity of mind transformation, obedience, prayer, and living under the Lordship of Yeshua through the Holy Spirit.Join the Contending for the Faith podcast as we unpack scriptural insights, practical steps for seeking God\'s kingdom first, and how believers can align their lives with God\'s revealed and sovereign will.

In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Rosten explores what Jesus meant by "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven," explaining the difference between the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God and defining the kingdom as God’s government in our lives through the finished work of Yeshua and the Holy Spirit.The episode outlines practical steps for living under God’s will—mind renewal, seeking the kingdom first, obedience to Scripture, daily prayer and thankfulness, recognition of the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and the need to be born again to enter and experience kingdom living.