Differing Things

Covenant or Testament

We hear the words covenant and testament frequently in Bible study. Most of us think these words are interchangeable, but this episode of Differing Things submits they are different. Are we "able ministers of the new covenant" or are we "able ministers of the New Testament?"

Describing the Modern Israel Crisis

The Israel-Palestine conflict, a century-old struggle over a tiny but historically significant region, remains steeped in religion, politics, and shifting borders. Covering Biblical times, Ottoman rule, British occupation, Arab-Israeli wars, and decades of conflict, the ever fluid boundaries of Israel reflect the shifting tides of power politics in the Middle East. Is all this a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?

Born Again - An Issue of Regeneration

We have all heard the phrase, "You must be born again." What exactly does this mean? Are all Christians born again? Why does Jesus say he is talking about "earthly things," and not "celestial things" in John chapter 3? Is Israel's regeneration different than the Body of Christ's?

Questions About The Grace Message

When first introduced to the Word, "rightly divided" people often have a number of questions about Paul's message. The "secret," In this Differing Things Podcast we will look at some of the most common questions.

Ephesians Part 2

Our host Bill Petri and guest Phil Scranton continue their discussion about the book of Ephesians.

Ephesians Part 1

Our host Bill Petri and guest Phil Scranton discuss the importance of the Book of Ephesians.

Grief

Grief is a part of life, but why do we experience it? "Why?" is the question so often on our lips amid tragedy. But this question raises another: whom are you addressing? Grief does not need to be suppressed, nor does it need to bury us. 

Gnosticism is Alive and Well!

Are men born sinners? Did we come out of the womb with a sin nature, making us only capable of sinning? What is Gnosticism, and how is it taught in churches throughout the world today? Many Christians today are inadvertently teaching Gnosticism by failing to understand some of its core tenents. How did Gnosticism creep into the church? Today's Differing Things Podcast looks at these questions. Please do not forget to give us a like, and please follow us so you never miss an episode of Differing Things!

Israel Climate Changes and the Body of Christ

The idea Christians should be paying attention to the natural world has been around for centuries. Augustine of Hippo, born in 354 AD, for example, wrote of two ways to learn about God: (1) through Scripture and (2) through nature. This focus on nature is not often emphasized in modern American Christianity. Christians should still care about the natural world we live in. What do the Scriptures teach about our ecological systems?

A Discussion About Salvation

Our Host Bill Petri interviews Biblical Scholar Dan Sheridan about salvation.  How does religion line up to what God says about this topic?