The Bible is a book with a wonderful design and the four Gospel accounts of Jesus' life shows this wonderful design. Why are there four Gospel accounts, and what are their differences trying to teach us. Does the Apostle Paul add anything to this information? Join our host Bill Petri as he speaks on this important topic.…

Recently our host Bill Petri spoke at the Northeast Ohio Bible Conference in Cortland, OH. His topic of aging is something we can all relate to, since we all are in the process of aging. In this third and last message Bill talks about what aging prepares us for! Do not forget to click the like and follow buttons!…

Recently our host Bill Petri spoke at the Northeast Ohio Bible Conference. His topic of aging is a topic we all can relate to. All of us age; yet most of us really know very little about what the Scriptures teach about this inevitable process. Since it is inevitable it is crucial for us to know what the bible teaches about it. This is part 2 of a 3…

Recently our Host Bill Petri spoke at the Northeast Ohio Bible Conference. His topic of aging is a topic we can all relate to. All of us age; yet most of us really know very little about what the Scriptures teach about this inevitable process. The Bible has much to say about aging. Since we all age it is important for us to know what the Bible teac…

What does the temptation of Jesus Christ in the wilderness teach us about human government? What does the grace apostle, the Apostle Paul tell us about our citizenship? Join us for this very important study on our responsibility to human government.By billpetri

Special guest host Jim Johnson joins the Differing Things Podcast all the way from the United Kingdom to share why it is important for us to love our enemies. The greatest love ever displayed was the love our Savior Jesus Christ displayed when He commended His love toward us when we were His enemies. Loving your enemies is a theme that runs all thr…

God has a reason for everything He does. Every action He takes is always right , and good. Many ask, "How could God destroy two whole cities." What lessons can we learn from their destruction? Careful study of these two cities will show how similar western democracies are to them. It is important for us to learn from their downfall and judgment whi…

Genesis 6:1-4 fascinates many Bible readers and scholars because of the mysterious identity of both the "sons of God" and the "Nephilim." Who are these strange beings? Who does Scripture refer to as the "sons of God?" This is the framework of this week's Differing Things Podcast!By billpetri

The most misunderstood festival in all of Scripture is Pentecost. What is it, and what is its purpose? Is it the start of something? How does it relate to the first advent; to redemption? Join us as we look at this very important festival.By billpetri

Have you ever noticed how Scripture describes the love God has for us. It is amazing how similar a mother's love is. Often in Scripture we could be speaking of a mother and her love for her child or husband and mistake it as a passage describing God's love for us. Motherhood is noble -- let us rejoice God gave such a gift to humanity!…

After water baptism there is not a doctrine which divides believers as much as the gift of tongues. So, what does the Bible teach about the gift of tongues? Is this a gift still in operation today or did it cease? The ecclesia is very divided about this topic. Join us for a look at this very controversial topic.…

Is American society out of control? Where does moral chaos take us?By billpetri

Our host Bill Petri discusses with Bible scholar and teacher John Ewen about the Feast of Unleavened Bread. This topic is critical if we are to fully understand our identification in Jesus Christ!By billpetri

In Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Paul made it clear that members of the Body of Christ need to keep at their labors, for the way of Christ is not idleness but service and excellence in work! Do not forget to follow us, and give us a like. You can also follow us on Instagram: @differingthingspodcast…

2 Chronicles 7:14 contains a promise to heal the land if the people repent. We must ask ourselves is this a promise God is giving to all the nations of the earth or is it a promise to a very select nation. How does this verse apply in today's Dispensation of the Grace of God? Do not forget to follow us, and leave your comments. You can also follow …

In today's world we must ask: "Does the resurrection of Jesus Christ matter?" "Does it truly make a difference?" The Apostle Paul sure thought so. In writing to the Corinthians, Paul was faced with the startling news that some in Corinth denied the future resurrection of the body. Death was the end. Not much has changed since the first century. Tod…

Easter is nearly upon us. When we read of Jesus Christ's crucifixion we read that the Passover was nigh. What is the Passover, what is its significance? Our host Bill Petri interviews Bible Scholar and Teacher John Ewen about the topic of Passover. If you truly want to understand why Passover is still relevant you will want to listen! Do not forget…

Paul's distrust of human centered ethics stems from his understanding of the human condition. With Adam humanity fell -- human fallenness meaning that people cannot always know and do what is right (Rom.3:10-11). They became slaves to sin (Rom.6:17-20). Their minds are blinded by the God of this eon (2 Cor.4:4). Thankfully, Paul lays out a Biblical…

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 @Differingthingsp…

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 Apo…

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…

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?By billpetri

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!By billpetri

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…

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 …

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…

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 hav…

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?By billpetri

What is time? When did time start? Is God outside of time, and thus knows past, present, and future? How does God and His relationship with time impact humanities choices? These questions form the basis for today's Differing Things Podcast. Do not forget to give us a like, leave your comments, and follow us!…

A few years back Bill Petri did a study in Buffalo, New York about the star of Bethlehem. This is a very important study, and really delves into some important Bible study truths. Differing Things is happy to share this unique Christmas study with you!By billpetri

For thousands of years the world has been broken. Misery, darkness, and the work of Satan are firmly entrenched. The song O Holy Night has a line which sums this up perfectly. :Long lay the world in sin and erroe oining till He appeared, and the soul felt its worth." Just what does the birth of Christ show us? How can events from so long ago unders…

Many individuals today are confused about which gospel they are to believe and obey. They are trying to obey the commands and instructions for a former message not realizing God is doing something different today. We see two gospels taught in the New Testament -- The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Gospel of the Grace of God. Which gospel applies to …

Today's special guest host Phil Scranton looks at the last three chapters of the book of Judges. This may be the most disturbing three chapters in all of Scripture! How does God's grace work through such horrible events?By billpetri

This is the one hundredth Differing Things Podcast! We promised to speak and show how far society and religion have moved away from the teaching of the Bible "rightly divided." No where is this more apparent than most denominational teaching limiting the scope of Jesus Christ's victory over death and sin! How total was Jesus Christ's victory over s…

How does God reckon the age of something? Can an individual's physical age differ from their spiritual age? By studying what appears to be a contradiction in the Scriptures we find out that indeed physical and spiritual ages can differ!By billpetri

Confusion about the Apostle Paul, and his ministry causes error throughout churches today. The result is mixing of Israel's prophetic kingdom program with the Body of Christ's secret grace program and thus destroying both. We need to ask ourselves "Why Paul." The answer will clear up the confusion, and allow for effective Bible study that allows us…

Covenant Theology is the dominant theological system of most mainline Protestant churches and maintains that God has replaced the Jewish people with the church. Based on two or three "covenants" that are found nowhere in Scripture, it claims that Christians are now God's chosen people and that the Jewish people have no claim to the land of Israel. …

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?"By billpetri

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…

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?By billpetri

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.By billpetri

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

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

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.By billpetri

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 Diff…

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 n…

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

Are men born sinners? Our answer to this question will affect our attitude toward sin and will ultimately affect our conduct as well. If an individual believes he is born with a sinful nature and sins unavoidably because of that nature, he is not likely to view his sins the same way a woman who denies a sinful nature would. Christianity has taught …

Many falsely believe human trafficking is a modern-day problem. However, this issue has been around since Biblical times. The narrative of human trafficking began with the story of Joseph in the Old Testament book of Genesis. The expansion of the world's population allowed the trafficking of people to impact every country on this planet negatively.…

Today's Differing Things will look at a critical conversation taking place throughout the entire western world. Education systems throughout the west are trying to cast significant doubt about the validity of the Bible. Our youth are being brainwashed to believe the Bible is a patriarchal, sexist, and homophobic book that is full of errors, and doe…