Michael Easley inContext

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

Dr. Jeff Robinson joins Michael to continue our discussion of Paul's letter to the church at Galatia.

In this conversation:

-The one gospel

-Salvation by faith

-Living in the flesh, by faith

-Fruit of the spirit

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

How do you know if a person is saved?

What do we believe? How do we behave—and can that be measured?

As a Christian, we generally agree on belief—but what behaviors are acceptable?

This is precisely the question Paul addresses to the church in Galatia.

Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-galatians/

Dr. George Guthrie joins Michael to continue our look at Paul's letters to the church at Corinth. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Guthrie discuss: 

Paul's Christology

The gift of being comforted, that we may comfort others

The illuminating affect of growing in Christ

Momentary suffering

The Resurrection

What it means that God's power is perfected in our weakness

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