Differing Things

Jesus’ Hell Passages in Context

Most of us have heard some preacher, pastor, or teacher claim that Jesus spoke about "hell" more than anyone. It is a very curious claim for two reasons:It causes many Christians to leave their brain at the door and stop investigating the issue.It is NOT TRUE!!! In fact, Jesus never spoke of hell as it is traditionally taught. Considering these realities, it is important to examine the context of each of Jesus' eleven "hell" passages. Do not forget to give us a like, or better yet why not follow us!

The Ishmael Myths

The vast majority of Christians will trace the conflict between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East back to Isaac and Ishmael. Considering the current situation in the middle east, the subject of the Biblical roots of the conflict is a timely one. For this reason, we need to examine the role of doctrinal interpretations, particularly concerning the role of Ishmael. Did the patriarchs determine the fate of the Arabs, Jews, and modern nations? Just what does the Scripture say about this topic?

Israel Is Not a Blessed Nation

For far too long the Body of Christ has misunderstood and misapplied the Abrahamic Covenant. This has led to a failure in our understanding of the relationship between the Body of Christ and Israel. It has also led to sometimes very foolish foreign policies by the United States of America. The Bible clearly teaches the Body of Christ and Israel are different, what are the ramifications of this in our understanding of this covenant?

The Grain Offering

Vast numbers of Christians fail to grasp the significance of the Levitical offerings. Failure to grasp the types is a failure to grasp some profound truths about our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Grain offering is one of these offerings. What is it trying to show us about Jesus Christ?

What Are Mothers?

Using Biblical examples and personal experience today's guest host, Debbie Petri talks about what makes a good mother. This 175th episode of Differing Things is sure to uplift and encourage all the mothers in our listening audience!

The Vanity of a Wandering Soul Part 2

The relationship between the body, soul, and spirit is the subject of many Biblical passages. It explains why the Law could never change an individual, and why Grace cannot fail. How does the relationship between the body, soul, and spirit impact our Christian life. What roll does the soul play in our Christian Walk? Can a true believer have a wandering soul? This is the conclusion of this very important topic.

The Vanity of a Wandering Soul

In the sixth chapter of Ecclesiastes the writer of the book refers to a wandering soul. What does this mean? How does the soul impact our Christian life? What is our soul and how does it relate to God, and how does He relate to it? Many individuals have a very flawed understanding of the human soul. Recently our host Bill Petri did an in-depth study on this topic.

Burnt Offering and the Offering of Christ

The five offerings show us in type many truths about the offering of Jesus Christ on the cross. What does the burnt offering represent and how does it show us Christ? How is Jesus Christ the Priest, offeror, and offering? What is the difference between an offering and a sacrifice? How are the types fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ? Our host Bill Petri and guest John Ewen discuss this very profound and topic.

Pain, Suffering, and Brokenness Lead to Spiritual Growth

The brokenness of humanity leads to pain, both physical and emotional. It is an inevitable part of the human experience and holds a significant place in the spiritual journey of believers. Throughout the pages of Scripture, pain is often depicted as a tool used by God to refine, teach, and draw His people closer to Him. This Differing Things Podcast will explore the multifaceted role of pain in spiritual growth, as illustrated in Scripture.

The Local Church and the Stigma of Brokenness

Local churches have continued to struggle when it comes to dealing with those who are dealing with mental health issues. Far too often local church leaders allow prejudice, stigmas, and misinformation impact their ability to deal with a population of individuals in dire need. Our Host Bill Petri and Guest Host Scott Morton discuss the severity of mental health in America, and what local churches should do to help those suffering.