Michael Easley Incontext

"We have all kinds of excuses—no reasons—but all kinds of excuses for why we can't read the Bible. But God only wrote one book, and I think He'd like for us to read it." Dr. Woodrow Kroll joins Michael to discuss: Why Biblical Literacy is declining Technology and Bible retention Encouragement for any who struggle to read the Bible Dr. Kroll's #1 tip for increasing your own biblical literacy Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-kroll/

Dr. Michael Gorman joins Michael to begin our series on Biblical literacy and exposition: Get Your Nose in The Book. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Gorman discuss: Reading Scripture in context Communicating Scripture Asking good questions of the text Analyzing the culture of Scripture Supplemental tools for careful Bible study And much more Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/in-the-book-gorman/

Where did Cain's wife come from? How do we educate our children biblically about homosexuality? How do we speak the truth in love without sounding judgmental or condoning what's Biblically wrong? You asked, Dr. E answered! "Whenever I hear a person or group changing the terminology of the Bible to accommodate a cultural view, I'm going to lean on the Biblical text in its context." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-15/

Dr. George Barna joins Michael to discuss the tension in a world largely influenced by culture rather than Scripture, and what we can do about it. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Barna discuss: How people interact with the Bible in America and ways the church might actually deter folks from doing so Dominant influences in our culture How God works through individuals to change cultures Forming a biblical worldview Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-barna/

Janet Parshall returns to inContext to discuss the state of the American church and to encourage believers to obey the biblical mandate: go and tell the Good News. In this conversation, Michael and Janet discuss: Concerning trends in Western Christianity Our mandate: Go and Tell Social media's impact on our thinking Free speech Engaging in politics with Kingdom principles "Woke" culture Cancel culture Hope Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/american-church-janet-parshall/

Dr. Phil Cary helps us understand the history of Christian theology in the US and the church. History is the current event of another time. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Cary discuss: Creeds and their place in church history Christianity, Moralism, and Deism Where the church is headed in America And more! Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-america-cary/

Dr. John Hannah is back to help us understand the history of Christianity in America. Michael and Dr. Hannah discuss: Christian history in America The Great Awakenings Fundamentalism and Puritanism Unity among believers "I don't think our nation began as a distinctly Christian nation...The foundation of this country took place in a profoundly Christian world. They operated out of a Christian worldview." Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/the-story-of-christianity-in-america

"That's why we preach Christ crucified: we believe that if you really know Him, it'll change everything." This is the first episode in our new series: Church History. Dr. Hannah puts it well when he says, "If you don't have a past, you can't understand the present and you don't have hope for the future." Join us through these next five weeks as we look at the history of the church in America and around the world. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/church-history-world/

Hanna Seymour joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions in this episode about eternal perspective, the character of God, and defining success in every season of life. In this conversation, Michael and Hanna discuss: Seasonal Callings Defining success in your context The value of an eternal perspective Finding purpose when your life looks different than you envisioned The life-changing power of understanding God's character Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-hanna-seymour/

Michael's longtime friend Dave Gibson is on inContext to answer our 10 Questions. In this episode, Michael and Dave discuss: The value of lifelong friendships Choosing God in retirement Overcoming your "inner-brat" (stubbornness) Worry and anxiety The grace of God The beauty of Scripture Overcoming performance-based theology Overcoming distractions to pursuing God Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-dave-gibson/

Michael's longtime friend Robert White is back on inContext today. This time, he's answering our 10 Questions. Don't miss this episode. Topics discussed: Trusting God "Vocation" versus "Advocation" Marriage Surrendering to God Arriving at the point of faithfulness Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-robert-white/

Dr. E is back in the studio answering your questions! In this episode: -What are your thoughts on divorce as it pertains to qualifications for eldership? -How do you reconcile obeying God in denying oneself and taking up your cross daily, and protecting oneself from those who use scripture against you for personal gain? -How should a believer respond to a person who weaponizes scripture? -Who were the saints raised in Matthew 27:52-53? Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-14/

Why does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit michaelincontext.com For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-panel/

Dr. Mark Hitchcock joins Michael to help us delve into the book of Revelation. "God's on His throne. He's in control of what's happening. All of history is in His hands, and history is headed to the feet of Jesus Christ. If history is headed there, that's where we need to live now. The book of Revelation is the advanced history of how Jesus Christ becomes King." Show Notes & a FREE resource from Dr. Hitchcock: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-revelation/

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Revelation, the final book in the canon of Scripture, and final teaching message in our current series: The Big Book—Cover to Cover. It's remarkable to step back on this Big Book and see that it begins and ends with these connections that are impossible to ignore. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-revelation/ Catch up on past episodes in The Big Book—Cover to Cover: https://michaelincontext.com/series/thebigbook/

Jonathan Dodson joins Michael to discuss Jude: "a perplexing, important, and timely letter for the times we're in." In this conversation, Jonathan and Michael discuss: Jude: a letter about authority and love The authorship of Jude The authority of the gospel Those "marked for condemnation" Contending for the faith Angels/Messengers And more... Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-jude/

Michael teaches through the book of Jude: a letter that begins as a letter about salvation but makes an abrupt shift to address something more important. Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-jude/

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/