Differing Things

The Stigma of Brokenness and the Scriptures

In some communities, even Christian communities there is a stigma around having a mental illness or struggling with mental health issues. Unfortunately, this can make it very difficult for those facing such issues. What do the Scriptures teach about mental health and mental illness? You can now follow us Instagram. You can find us @Differingthingspodcast

Paul and His Special Apostleship

The Apostle Paul creates much confusion among Pastors, teachers, and denominationalists. Were the 12 apostles lax in completing their commission so God had to raise up Paul? Did the 12 act in error when they ordained Matthias to replace Judas? What does the Word of God tell us about the twelve apostle's commission and His raising up of this new Apostle Paul?

The Twelve Gehenna Passages

The Greek word Gehenna is used twelve times in our New Testament. Typically, most English Versions translate the word as hell. Is this a good rendering? What do the Scriptures of the New Testament mean when it speaks of Gehenna? How should the word be understood? Often the phrase unquenchable fire is used when speaking of Gehenna. Does unquenchable mean non-ending? How does Jesus' sacrifice of Himself for sin impact any of this?

Knowing Paul

For any Bible study to be true and accurate it must recognize Paul's authority and message as being something distinct and separate from what existed before him. Exploring Paul's background will help us understand him better and to interpret his words accurately. So, who was this man, Paul?

The Child’s Crime - The Parent’s Punishment

The Jennifer Crumbley conviction should send shivers down the spine of every Bible Believer. Once again, the United States of America has decided to ignore clear Bible teaching and replace that teaching with its new social order. We should be terrified of the consequences!

God’s Poem of Beauty

The first poem of the Bible is found in Genesis 1:27. In Hebrew, it is composed of three lines of four words each.
vay-yivra ELOHIM et-hadam betsalmov
betsalem ELOHIM bara otov
zakar uneqevah bara otom
We are meant to pause and consider these words very carefully, We are meant to consider His creation--of us! There are three great truths this short poem reveals. What are they and what does it mean about us? Please consider following us, and make sure to give us a like and leave your comments.  

Serve and Guard

Today's special guest host Phil Scranton asks; "Why did God tell Adam to serve and to Guard His garden?" "What does this mean?" "How does Jesus Christ fit into the idea of Serving and Guarding, and how does this relate to us in the year 2024?"  Do not forget to give us a like, and click on the follow button so you never miss an episode of Differing Things!

The Brand Marks of the Lord Jesus Christ

What does the Apostle Paul mean when declares in Galatians 6:17: “I am bearing in my body the brand marks of the Lord Jesus Christ.” With these words the Apostle Paul boldly proclaimed some of the most profound words written about a Believers identification in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, Differing Things will look at how this phrase identifies us with our Lord Jesus Christ. Do not forget to leave your comments, or better yet why not follow us!

The Gift of Suffering

How do you respond when God gives you something you don’t want? How would you describe your feelings when God brings people, circumstances, and situations into your life that are at best inconvenient and at worst irritating, exasperating, and perhaps even life threatening? How do you respond on those occasions when you reflect on what you don’t have but wish you did, or when you think about what you do have but wish you didn’t? This edition of Differing Things will give the Biblical answer to these questions!

Conceived in Sin?

Are men born sinners? A commonly abused "proof" text is Psalm 51:1. So just what does this text teach? Does it teach that we are born sinners or does it teach something all together different? We strongly believe it teaches something radically different, but what?