Michael Easley inContext

An overview of the book of 2 Corinthians; the Apostle Paul's most personal letter.

Are you suffering?

Are you concerned your prayers don't matter?

Do you wonder if you're growing as a Christian?

Are you struggling to maintain hope?

Believer in Christ, don't lost heart. This episode is for you.

https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-2corinthians/

Dr. Craig Blomberg joins Michael to share insights about the book of 1 Corinthians and discuss its application for the Church today.

In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Blomberg discuss:

-Paul's corrections to the church at Corinth

-Division and unity in the church

-Judgment

-What it means to inherit the Kingdom of God

For notes or to learn more about Dr. Blomberg: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-1-corinthians/

An overview of 1 Corinthians: A correction given generations ago that remains poignantly applicable today.

In this episode we briefly recap what we've surveyed so far in The Big Book—Cover to Cover: New Testament, and dive into the first of two letters we have from Paul to the church in Corinth.

https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-1corinthians/

Dr. Woodrow Kroll joins Michael to answer our 10 Questions In their conversation, Michael and Dr. Kroll discuss:

Struggles in ministry for those who have been believers from childhood

An eternal perspective, which prioritizes God's design for one's life—not one's own design.

Beginning each day aware of the judgement seat of Christ.

https://michaelincontext.com/10-questions-woodrow-kroll/

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Romans.

Paul's letter to the Romans is both a deeply doctrinal theological thesis and an accessible, practical handbook to following Christ.

It is a clear presentation of the gospel and its implication for our lives.

Join us as we examine this text, beneficial to all believers.

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

Dr. Bock is back to continue his conversation with Michael about the words of Luke found in the New Testament.

In this robust discussion about the book of Acts, Michael and Dr. Bock discuss:

The authorship of Acts

Geographic significance of the literary structure

Expanse and influence of the Roman Empire

The significance of Pentecost

Water Baptism v. Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The early church

And more!

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

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Acts.

Often referred to as The Acts of The Apostles, but perhaps more aptly titled: The Acts of God.

In Acts, Luke details the initial fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), the spread of the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem to Rome.

Listen to learn the significance of the symbolism in that journey, and how it ties into the text.

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

In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Loritts discuss:

The purpose of John's gospel

Jesus as the Word

The 9 "I Am" statements

Miracles

The upper room discourse

“We know enough to have confidence in what God’s communicated to us, but we don’t know it all. If we did, we’d cease to be dependent upon the One we should be dependent upon."

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

The book of John is unique both in what it includes and what it excludes in its account of the life and works of Jesus Christ. Today, we dive into all of it in this overview episode on the gospel of John.

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

Dr. Darrell Bock returns to inContext to help us study the gospel of Luke.

In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Bock discuss:

Discipleship

Ethics

The purpose of Luke

The "Lost" parables

The Good Samaritan

Luke's clear concern for the life of believers

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