Michael Easley inContext

Janet Parshall joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions.  In this conversation Michael and Janet discuss: Sharing in the suffering of Christ Urgency for sharing the gospel with others Walking and growing in intimacy with God "I'm not trying to win over the favor of a party or a political candidate, I want to articulate God's truth in the marketplace of ideas." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-janet-parshall/

Michael teaches through the book of 2 Thessalonians: persevere when facing persecution, stand firm on sound doctrine, and follow the right examples of faith. https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-2-thessalonians/

Dr. Jeffrey Weima joins Michael to discuss Paul's letters to the Thessalonians. In this conversation, Michael & Dr. Weima discuss: Paul's missionary history & his time in Thessalonica Trinitarian theology in 1 Thessalonians Persecution of the church End times: the return of Christ The empowerment of the Holy Spirit to live a sanctified life. The rapture A Biblical perspective on work And much more! For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-thessalonians

Michael teaches through the book of 1 Thessalonians: a common-sense overview of sanctification. In this letter, we see Paul's fatherly affection, encouragement, and nurturing toward the Thessalonian believers—and his fatherly exhortation: grow in Christ and be bold in sharing the gospel. For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-1-thessalonians/

Dr. Joshua Jipp joins Michael to continue our discussion on the book of Colossians. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Jipp talk about: Why Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians The ancient cultural context of Colossae Our role in our own sanctification A Christian's role in politics Paul's instructions for marriage For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-colossians

Michael teaches through the book of Colossians, a deeply Christ-centered text that prompts each of us to ask: what's at the center of our lives? https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-colossians

Answered in this episode:  Are there false prophecies in the Bible? Is there accuracy to Dispensationalism? Where do I learn what the Bible says about women? How do I start reading the Bible? Did Jesus die for all, or only for the elect? Was God at work among ancient people groups besides the Israelites? And, if so, do their ancient texts line up with ours? For timestamps for each question + resources and scripture referenced in this episode: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-episode-12/

Michael teaches through the book of Philippians in order to offer a closer look. Many are familiar with the book of Philippians, but we come to Scripture with new perspective throughout our lives. We may know these verses well, but a reminder or closer look might yet yield a surprising revelation. For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-philippians

Dr. Michael Burer joins Michael to continue discussing Paul's letter to the Ephesians. In this conversation: Vertical implications of our salvation Horizontal implications of our salvation The singularity of God + unity of the church Spiritual gifts Gender Roles and Responsibilities as given in Ephesians The Armor of God "The salvation that God has given us is so deep, so extensive, it leaves no area of our lives untouched." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-ephesians

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Ephesians. Do you love God, and would anybody know it? These are the questions Paul encourages the believer to consider in the book of Ephesians. https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-ephesians