Michael Easley inContext

Dr. Charles Baylis is back to continue helping us walk through the 2nd and 3rd epistles from John. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Baylis discuss: Who is the chosen lady? The danger of incorporating nonbelievers into the Body of Christ Cain as the image of the first false prophet Abiding: living faithfully, staying with Jesus For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-2-3-john/

Michael teaches through the very short, personal letters of 2 and 3 John. Each letter details the facets of fellowship and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth of Christ. For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-23john/

Dr. Charles Baylis helps us unpack this first epistle from the Apostle John. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Baylis discuss: John's Apostolic defense Apostolic teaching as the foundation of the church Who is John? (He's not Jesus' half-brother!) John's surprising reference to the New Covenant Christ's unlimited atonement And more...    For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-1john/

There are lots of debates about what this first epistle from John is about, but he makes his purpose statement clear: "These have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." Join us as we study this encouraging letter.  For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-1john/

Dr. Tom Schreiner is back to help us continue to unpack Peter's 2nd letter. His episode on 1 Peter was illuminating and we're grateful to share his wisdom and expertise again in this episode! For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-2-peter/

Michael teaches through the book of 2 Peter.  This is a marvelous book and a final address from the Apostle Peter, the original spokesperson of the Church, imploring the believers to remember what he taught after he's gone. For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-2peter/

Dr. Tom Schreiner joins Michael to discuss the book of 1 Peter. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Schreiner talk about: For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-1peter/

A truly pastoral charge, the book of 1 Peter deals with living with and in suffering and calls us to rejoice nonetheless in the joy of our salvation. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-1peter/

Dr. William Varner joins us to continue our discussion on the book of James. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Varner discuss: The person: James The Jerusalem council Enduring trials Wisdom: what is it, how do we get it? And much more.  For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-james/

The book of James is often called "The Proverbs of the New Testament." It's filled with commands, allusions to the Old Testament, and language reminiscent of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount.  Join us as we examine what this text tells us about: Faith & works Enduring trials Wisdom Temptation & The will of God For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-james/