Michael Easley inContext

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/

Dr. George Guthrie is back on inContext to help us continue our study of the book of Hebrews.

"Your perseverance in the Christian life will be in direct proportion to the clarity with which you see who Jesus is and what He has accomplished on our behalf."

Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-hebrews/

A look at the rich and rewarding text of Hebrews.

"Hebrews integrates Old Testament theology and New Testament Christology in a way no other book does."

For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-hebrews/

Dr. Constantine Campbell joins Michael to discuss the short book of Philemon. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Campbell discuss:

Paul, history's most profound missionary

The relational oneness of believers

Paul's unique word choices in his letter to Philemon

Navigating Christian values in the ancient culture

"Effective" fellowship in the faith

Implications of this text for present-day ministry

Show Notes:

https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-philemon/