Are Catholics Christians? Dr. Michael Easley draws on his Catholic background and the teaching of Scripture to address this important question. Rather than focusing on denominational labels, he challenges us to examine what we believe about salvation and who we trust to save us.
In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Easley explains the difference between trusting Christ alone and trusting in Christ plus our own works. He unpacks Ephesians 2:8–10, shares a personal story about his mother’s understanding of salvation, and discusses why spiritual growth and biblical teaching matter.
The conversation also examines the responsibility of churches to disciple believers, teach sound theology, and help people understand not only what they believe, but why.
 
Chapters
00:00 – Are Catholics Christians? 02:08 – Does Church Membership Make You a Christian? 02:50 – Grace, Faith, and the Five Solas 03:20 – Works, Christ Plus Works, or Christ Alone? 04:32 – A Personal Story About Salvation 05:00 – What the Catholic Church Teaches About Works 06:08 – How Do You Define Salvation? 06:50 – Good Works and the Christian Life 07:30 – Why Spiritual Growth Matters 08:10 – What Happens When We Begin Studying Scripture? 09:30 – Religious Works Versus Genuine Faith 10:45 – Can Catholics Trust Christ Alone? 11:45 – Why Biblical Teaching and Discipleship Matter 14:55 – The Importance of Theological Education 16:35 – The Future of the Church and the Next Generation 17:25 – The Hope of the Church
 
Key topics covered
<ul>
 <li>Are Catholics Christians?
</li>
 <li>Salvation by grace through faith
</li>
 <li>Christ alone versus Christ plus works
</li>
 <li>Ephesians 2:8–10 and the role of good works
</li>
 <li>Catholicism and the Protestant Reformation
</li>
 <li>Spiritual growth and biblical literacy
</li>
 <li>The importance of discipleship and theological education
</li>
 <li>Why church attendance alone does not establish saving faith
</li>
</ul>
Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/askdre/"> here</a>.
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at <a href="mailto:question@michaelincontext.com">question@michaelincontext.com</a>.

Are Catholics Christians? Dr. Michael Easley draws on his Catholic background and the teaching of Scripture to address this important question. Rather than focusing on denominational labels, he challenges us to examine what we believe about salvation and who we trust to save us. In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Easley explains the difference between trusting Christ alone and trusting in Christ plus our own works. He unpacks Ephesians 2:8–10, shares a personal story about his mother’s understanding of salvation, and discusses why spiritual growth and biblical teaching matter. The conversation also examines the responsibility of churches to disciple believers, teach sound theology, and help people understand not only what they believe, but why. Chapters 00:00 – Are Catholics Christians? 02:08 – Does Church Membership Make You a Christian? 02:50 – Grace, Faith, and the Five Solas 03:20 – Works, Christ Plus Works, or Christ Alone? 04:32 – A Personal Story About Salvation 05:00 – What the Catholic Church Teaches About Works 06:08 – How Do You Define Salvation? 06:50 – Good Works and the Christian Life 07:30 – Why Spiritual Growth Matters 08:10 – What Happens When We Begin Studying Scripture? 09:30 – Religious Works Versus Genuine Faith 10:45 – Can Catholics Trust Christ Alone? 11:45 – Why Biblical Teaching and Discipleship Matter 14:55 – The Importance of Theological Education 16:35 – The Future of the Church and the Next Generation 17:25 – The Hope of the Church Key topics covered Are Catholics Christians? Salvation by grace through faith Christ alone versus Christ plus works Ephesians 2:8–10 and the role of good works Catholicism and the Protestant Reformation Spiritual growth and biblical literacy The importance of discipleship and theological education Why church attendance alone does not establish saving faith Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Are Catholics Christians? Dr. Michael Easley draws on his Catholic background and the teaching of Scripture to address this important question. Rather than focusing on denominational labels, he challenges us to examine what we believe about salvation and who we trust to save us.
In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Easley explains the difference between trusting Christ alone and trusting in Christ plus our own works. He unpacks Ephesians 2:8–10, shares a personal story about his mother’s understanding of salvation, and discusses why spiritual growth and biblical teaching matter.
The conversation also examines the responsibility of churches to disciple believers, teach sound theology, and help people understand not only what they believe, but why.
 
Chapters
00:00 – Are Catholics Christians? 02:08 – Does Church Membership Make You a Christian? 02:50 – Grace, Faith, and the Five Solas 03:20 – Works, Christ Plus Works, or Christ Alone? 04:32 – A Personal Story About Salvation 05:00 – What the Catholic Church Teaches About Works 06:08 – How Do You Define Salvation? 06:50 – Good Works and the Christian Life 07:30 – Why Spiritual Growth Matters 08:10 – What Happens When We Begin Studying Scripture? 09:30 – Religious Works Versus Genuine Faith 10:45 – Can Catholics Trust Christ Alone? 11:45 – Why Biblical Teaching and Discipleship Matter 14:55 – The Importance of Theological Education 16:35 – The Future of the Church and the Next Generation 17:25 – The Hope of the Church
 
Key topics covered
<ul>
 <li>Are Catholics Christians?
</li>
 <li>Salvation by grace through faith
</li>
 <li>Christ alone versus Christ plus works
</li>
 <li>Ephesians 2:8–10 and the role of good works
</li>
 <li>Catholicism and the Protestant Reformation
</li>
 <li>Spiritual growth and biblical literacy
</li>
 <li>The importance of discipleship and theological education
</li>
 <li>Why church attendance alone does not establish saving faith
</li>
</ul>
Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/askdre/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at <a href="mailto:question@michaelincontext.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">question@michaelincontext.com</a>.

Are Catholics Christians? What the Bible Says About Salvation

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do this in remembrance of me”?
In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley explains the biblical meaning of remembrance and why understanding Passover helps us understand the Lord’s Supper.
The Lord’s Supper points us back to Christ’s sacrifice, the new covenant, and the redemption He accomplished through His death. Dr. E also explains Paul’s statement that whenever believers eat the bread and drink the cup, they proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
This conversation will help you see Communion not simply as a church ritual, but as a powerful biblical memorial designed to help us remember Christ and what He has done.
 
Topics Covered:
- What Jesus meant by “Do this in remembrance of me”
- The connection between Passover and the Lord’s Supper
- The meaning of the bread and cup
- The four major views of Communion
- Christ’s death and the new covenant
- Why Scripture repeatedly commands us to remember
- Proclaiming Christ’s death until He comes
 
Chapters:
00:00 — What does “remember me” mean?
00:17 — Chad’s question about the Lord’s Supper
00:51 — Luke 22 and Jesus’ command
01:15 — Four views of the Lord’s Supper
02:39 — Why remembrance matters
03:00 — The Passover connection
05:06 — Paul’s account of the Lord’s Supper
06:00 — “Proclaim the Lord’s death”
06:18 — Why we need memorials
07:44 — What should we remember?
08:54 — Remembering Christ and His sacrifice
 
Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/askdre/"> here</a>.
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at <a href="mailto:question@michaelincontext.com">question@michaelincontext.com</a>.

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do this in remembrance of me”? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley explains the biblical meaning of remembrance and why understanding Passover helps us understand the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper points us back to Christ’s sacrifice, the new covenant, and the redemption He accomplished through His death. Dr. E also explains Paul’s statement that whenever believers eat the bread and drink the cup, they proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. This conversation will help you see Communion not simply as a church ritual, but as a powerful biblical memorial designed to help us remember Christ and what He has done. Topics Covered: - What Jesus meant by “Do this in remembrance of me” - The connection between Passover and the Lord’s Supper - The meaning of the bread and cup - The four major views of Communion - Christ’s death and the new covenant - Why Scripture repeatedly commands us to remember - Proclaiming Christ’s death until He comes Chapters: 00:00 — What does “remember me” mean? 00:17 — Chad’s question about the Lord’s Supper 00:51 — Luke 22 and Jesus’ command 01:15 — Four views of the Lord’s Supper 02:39 — Why remembrance matters 03:00 — The Passover connection 05:06 — Paul’s account of the Lord’s Supper 06:00 — “Proclaim the Lord’s death” 06:18 — Why we need memorials 07:44 — What should we remember? 08:54 — Remembering Christ and His sacrifice Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do this in remembrance of me”?
In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley explains the biblical meaning of remembrance and why understanding Passover helps us understand the Lord’s Supper.
The Lord’s Supper points us back to Christ’s sacrifice, the new covenant, and the redemption He accomplished through His death. Dr. E also explains Paul’s statement that whenever believers eat the bread and drink the cup, they proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
This conversation will help you see Communion not simply as a church ritual, but as a powerful biblical memorial designed to help us remember Christ and what He has done.
 
Topics Covered:
- What Jesus meant by “Do this in remembrance of me”
- The connection between Passover and the Lord’s Supper
- The meaning of the bread and cup
- The four major views of Communion
- Christ’s death and the new covenant
- Why Scripture repeatedly commands us to remember
- Proclaiming Christ’s death until He comes
 
Chapters:
00:00 — What does “remember me” mean?
00:17 — Chad’s question about the Lord’s Supper
00:51 — Luke 22 and Jesus’ command
01:15 — Four views of the Lord’s Supper
02:39 — Why remembrance matters
03:00 — The Passover connection
05:06 — Paul’s account of the Lord’s Supper
06:00 — “Proclaim the Lord’s death”
06:18 — Why we need memorials
07:44 — What should we remember?
08:54 — Remembering Christ and His sacrifice
 
Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E<a href="https://michaelincontext.com/series/askdre/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at <a href="mailto:question@michaelincontext.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">question@michaelincontext.com</a>.

What Did Jesus Mean by “Do This in Remembrance of Me”?

If God is sovereign over our lives, how much responsibility do we have for our health and daily choices?
 
In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley tackles the tension between God’s sovereignty, personal responsibility, health, longevity, and Christian liberty.
 
The conversation explores what happens when taking care of ourselves becomes an obsession—and what happens when “God is in control” becomes an excuse for careless living.
 
Dr. E explains why the goal isn't simply “balance.” Instead, he points believers toward maturity: knowing we have freedom without feeling obligated to exercise every freedom, caring for our bodies without making health an idol, and considering how our choices affect others.
 
He also explores the biblical distinction between legalism, license, and liberty, drawing from Ecclesiastes and 1 Corinthians.
 
Key Topics Covered:
• God’s sovereignty and personal responsibility
• Health, exercise, and longevity
• Legalism vs. license vs. liberty
• Christian maturity
• Stewardship of the body
• Conscience and Christian freedom
• Causing another believer to stumble
• Enjoying God’s gifts with moderation
 
Chapters:
00:00 — God’s Sovereignty and Personal Responsibility
01:28 — Why “Balance” May Not Be the Right Word
02:32 — Health, Longevity, and Quality of Life
03:54 — Enjoying the Gifts God Gives Us
06:13 — Stewarding the Body
06:52 — Legalism, License, and Liberty
08:39 — Christian Maturity and Conscience
10:58 — Bearing With the Weak
12:10 — “I Have the Right, But I Don’t Have to”
13:02 — Liberty and Stewardship
14:31 — When Healthy Habits Go Too Far
16:52 — Moderation and Enjoying Life
17:16 — Trusting God Without Living Haphazardly
 
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

If God is sovereign over our lives, how much responsibility do we have for our health and daily choices? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley tackles the tension between God’s sovereignty, personal responsibility, health, longevity, and Christian liberty. The conversation explores what happens when taking care of ourselves becomes an obsession—and what happens when “God is in control” becomes an excuse for careless living. Dr. E explains why the goal isn't simply “balance.” Instead, he points believers toward maturity: knowing we have freedom without feeling obligated to exercise every freedom, caring for our bodies without making health an idol, and considering how our choices affect others. He also explores the biblical distinction between legalism, license, and liberty, drawing from Ecclesiastes and 1 Corinthians. Key Topics Covered: • God’s sovereignty and personal responsibility • Health, exercise, and longevity • Legalism vs. license vs. liberty • Christian maturity • Stewardship of the body • Conscience and Christian freedom • Causing another believer to stumble • Enjoying God’s gifts with moderation Chapters: 00:00 — God’s Sovereignty and Personal Responsibility 01:28 — Why “Balance” May Not Be the Right Word 02:32 — Health, Longevity, and Quality of Life 03:54 — Enjoying the Gifts God Gives Us 06:13 — Stewarding the Body 06:52 — Legalism, License, and Liberty 08:39 — Christian Maturity and Conscience 10:58 — Bearing With the Weak 12:10 — “I Have the Right, But I Don’t Have to” 13:02 — Liberty and Stewardship 14:31 — When Healthy Habits Go Too Far 16:52 — Moderation and Enjoying Life 17:16 — Trusting God Without Living Haphazardly If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

If God Numbers Our Days, Should We Care About Health?

Q: What are Dr. Michael Easley's top book recommendations?To see all of Michael's recommendations with links: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-episode-10/Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Q: What are Dr. Michael Easley's top book recommendations? To see all of Michael's recommendations with links: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-episode-10/ Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

What are Dr. Michael Easley's top book recommendations?

​​When we are secure [in our salvation], can we walk out of the hand of God volitionally or are we in His hand securely once we belong to Him?

​​When we are secure [in our salvation], can we walk out of the hand of God volitionally or are we in His hand securely once we belong to Him?

Once saved, always saved?

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Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Is it ever okay to lie?

Will God Provide?

Q: Why did God give Israel so many weird, specific laws like not to boil a young goat in its mother's milk?﻿Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Q: Why did God give Israel so many weird, specific laws like not to boil a young goat in its mother's milk? ﻿Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Why did God give Israel so many weird, specific laws?

Q: Should Christians practice yoga? Yoga's origin in pagan hinduism, yet many Christians practice it everyday. Is yoga a form of pagan worship that should be avoided, or is it personal preference? Is this comparable to Daniel's refusal to be defiled when he avoided the king's meat, is it 'legalism' to denounce yoga? Many churches offers yoga within their walls and this continues to grow. Are we headed down a dangerous path?Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Q: Should Christians practice yoga? Yoga's origin in pagan hinduism, yet many Christians practice it everyday. Is yoga a form of pagan worship that should be avoided, or is it personal preference? Is this comparable to Daniel's refusal to be defiled when he avoided the king's meat, is it 'legalism' to denounce yoga? Many churches offers yoga within their walls and this continues to grow. Are we headed down a dangerous path?Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Should Christians practice yoga?

Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

The Doctrine of Election

Q: It said in Genesis Cain took a wife from the Land of Nod. How did the people in Nod come into existence when God only created Adam and Eve who bore Cain and Abel at that time. Did they all come from Adam and Eve since they were the first creation?﻿Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Q: It said in Genesis Cain took a wife from the Land of Nod. How did the people in Nod come into existence when God only created Adam and Eve who bore Cain and Abel at that time. Did they all come from Adam and Eve since they were the first creation? ﻿Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

If Adam and Eve only had 2 sons, where did Cain's wife come from?

Predestination?

Q: WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON CALVINISM? IS THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH BECOMING MORE CALVINIST?Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON CALVINISM? IS THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH BECOMING MORE CALVINIST? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

What is your view on Calvinism?

Dr. Michael Easley answers your biblical and theological questions each week. Call or text us at 615-281-9694 or email us at question@michaelincontext.com with your question.

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