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Richard Bargas shares about the dangers of disqualification that can arise from the threats inherent in pastoral ministry. Addressing the need for being a faithful father and how our ministries are connected to our duties as parents of children in our home, Dr. Bargas points to the Scriptures for help. Practical and biblical, this episode will be a blessing and challenge.

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Richard Bargas discusses with Pastor Jesse Randolph the reasons why it is sometimes necessary for the church to become involved in controversy. They draw from two recent controversies, Reformed Dispensationalism and the Active Obedience of Christ, to talk about how ideas can infiltrate a church and influence people, and why some issues need to be addressed.

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A Bridge Too Far - Jesse Randolph at the 2024 IFCA Convention https://web.sermonaudio.com/sermons/715241925521398

The Obedience of Christ - Jesse Randolph https://ihcc.org/resources/summer-in-the-systematics-christology-part-7-the-obedience-of-christ/

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Richard Bargas shares about the dangers of disqualification that can arise from the threats inherent in pastoral ministry. Addressing the need for being a faithful husband and how this can be jeopardized as well as ways we must guard against failure to lead our homes are the major topics covered. Practical and biblical, this episode will be a blessing and challenge to you.

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Being a biblicist used to mean that you took the Bible seriously, and held it in highest honor. Even with this simple definition, there are several scholars today that attach a negative connotation to biblicism. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas takes a critical look at Drs. Craig Carter and Matthew Barrett’s views on biblicism as well as their promotion of the “Great Tradition,” which states that simple exegesis is insufficient to understand the Bible, but instead a proper interpretation requires the use of metaphysics, philosophy, and even allegorical interpretation.

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Richard Bargas discusses with Pastor Gary Gilley of Southern View Chapel the idea that as Christians, we shouldn't have to choose between humility and speaking the truth. Instead, we should always speak the truth with love, patience, and humility. Listen in as we explore the relationship between humility and truth-telling from a biblical perspective, emphasizing the importance of humility in how we speak the truth, especially for church leaders.

Dr. Gary Gilley has been the pastor of Southern View Chapel in Springfield, Illinois, since 1975. He has authored eight books: “This Little Church Went to Market”, “This Little Church Stayed Home”, “I Just Wanted More Land” – Jabez, “Is That You Lord?”, “This Little Church Had None,” “Out of Formation,” “Growing in Christ,” and “Social Justice, a Primer” (e-book). Additionally, he has contributed to five other books: “Reforming or Conforming,” “Biblical Sufficiency Applied,” “Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology,” “Dispensationalism Tomorrow & Beyond,” “An Introduction to the New Covenant” and “Fight the Good Fight.” 

Think on These Things, Gary’s media ministry can be found at https://tottministries.org/
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Richard Bargas and Dr. William Varner delve into the significance of the Apostolic Fathers, exploring their historical context, doctrinal contributions, and relevance for contemporary Christianity. As a biblical conservative, dispensationalist, and a scholar—not to mention a member of IFCA International, Dr. Varner encourages Christians to read the Apostolic Fathers for themselves, a subject that many men from our tradition of Bible Churches would be distrusting and unfamiliar with. Dr. Varner introduces the Apostolic Fathers and shares why they are valuable for the church to study today.

Dr. William Varner teaches Bible exposition courses and Greek Exegesis at The Master’s University. He also served as the Director of IBEX, the university’s overseas campus in Israel, for over twenty years and has led over 50 study trips to Israel. Additionally, he was the pastor of the Sojourners fellowship at Grace Community Church for twenty-three years. Currently, he teaches the Bereans Class at Grace Baptist Church, Santa Clarita, CA. Dr. Varner is the author of around twenty books, catering to both laymen and scholars. His most notable scholarly works include a new translation and introduction to the Apostolic Fathers, published by T&T Clark.

Dr. Varner's book "The Apostolic Fathers"- https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/apostolic-fathers-9780567708199/
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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 we have.

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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. Dane's Book and Blog:  https://frbible.org/dr-tim-dane/
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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 short sentences. Dispensational Premillennialism is one of those areas where more and more Christians are unwilling to see as important or relegate these matters to mere opinions that don’t matter. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas shares five reasons why dispensational premillennialism is important to profess, protect, and promote in the church.

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Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry.

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