Differing Things

As the governments and societies of the west have become more polarized, we are hearing the words, communism and fascism frequently. What are they? Hoe do they differ and how are they alike? What happens when their theories are put into practice? What does the Bible have to say about their core values? Is it acceptable for the Believer to involve himself or herself in the governments of this world? Please do not forget to leave your comments!

Anxiety and depression. These words impact over half of all Americans. They create a self-imposed isolation on individuals who struggle in their lives. They cause untold sorrow, and heartache that Satan thrives on. But God has an answer!

Paul has been called the Apostle of gratitude. This makes perfect sense, as Paul frequently instructs us to be thankful in everything. Gratitude is joy in the goodwill of a giver occasioned by a gift! We as believers know that joy in God glorifies God. So how can we turn our thoughts into thoughts of gratitude?

The concept of liberty is central to the Bible's message of salvation and freedom through faith in and of Jesus Christ. This Differing Things podcast will explore the Biblical meaning of liberty, tracing its themes through Old and New Testament passages about deliverance from oppression and new life in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

This Differing Things Podcast is a message our host gave at the recent Northeast Ohio Bible Conference. Bill's message on dealing with worry and anxiety is critically important in today's world. How often have you asked the question, "What if"? We ask it with regrets about the past, sometimes we ask it with worry about the future. "What if I get laid off"? "What if I had done something different"? What if questions gender worries and anxiety in countless lives throughout the world. Thank goodness God has answers to your worries and anxieties.

This Differing Things Podcast is a message our host gave at the recent Northeast Ohio Bible Conference. Bill's message on dealing with worry and anxiety is critically important in today's world. How often have you asked the question, "What if"? We ask it with regrets about the past, sometimes we ask it with worry about the future. "What if I get laid off"? "What if I had done something different"? What if questions gender worries and anxiety in countless lives throughout the world. Thank goodness God has answers to your worries and anxieties.

We are taught by religion that sin separates humanity from God. We are taught that God cannot bear to look upon it, nor can he look at the sinner. We are told that sin puts people into a place of non-ending torture called hell. But, the Bible says something totally different!

Translation from one language to another is a very difficult task, the expression of nuances in one tongue may be practically impossible in another language because of lack of appropriate vocabulary. The Greek word "aion" and all forms of this word constitute major problems for English speakers. The word is rendered over 40 different ways in common English Bibles. How should we understand this word?

What is God's relationship with time? Many will teach that God is outside of time, others teach that time is contained within God. But we must ask, what verse states this? Where do we see any verse that shows God outside of time? We do, however, have many verses that sow us God working within the confines of time. What are the ramifications of all of this. Today we look in detail at God's relationship with time.

The phrases "from olam" and "to olam" and "from the olam" and "to the olam" are not common in the Old Testament. The very use of “min”, the Hebrew for “from”, and “ad” for the English word “to” demands a distinguishable difference between two entities. In respect to time (as of course to space) one may speak of passing 'to' and 'from' a single entity (to-X-from); but to go 'from' one point or period 'to' another logically requires two entities (from X to Y). Understanding this basic grammar will impact our doctrine significantly. Today Differing Things looks at the significance of these words.