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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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  Episode #311

  Does the Bible Actually Teach the Trinity?

  Aug 27, 202611 min

  Is the Trinity actually taught in the Bible? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley answers a question about whether God could simply be one being who appears in different forms throughout Scripture. Dr. E identifies this view as modalism and explains why it fails to account for the distinct nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rather than beginning with theological labels, Dr. E walks through Scripture and examines what the Bible reveals about God. Key Topics Covered -Modalism and why it is problematic -The distinction between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -Whether the Trinity contradicts monotheism -Isaiah 48 and Isaiah 61 -Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3 -The Father, Son, and Spirit in salvation -The Holy Spirit’s role in the believer -1 Corinthians 12 and the Trinity -Why Scripture—not our assumptions—must remain our authority Chapters 00:00 — The problem with denying the distinction 01:31 — What is modalism? 02:23 — Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct 03:49 — Biblical evidence for the Trinity 05:14 — Jesus’ baptism and the Trinity 06:14 — Who is Jesus praying to? 06:47 — Finding the Trinity throughout Scripture 08:45 — Let Scripture be the authority 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.

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  Episode #310

  Are We Body, Soul, and Spirit?

  Aug 20, 202610 min

  Are we made up of body, soul, and spirit—or simply body and soul? In this episode, Dr. E explores one of the longstanding questions in Christian theology: the nature of man. Dr. Easley examines biblical passages that seem to support both a tripartite view and a bipartite view of humanity. He discusses 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 2:7, and Matthew 10:28, while explaining how the biblical words for “soul” and “spirit” can overlap. He also considers what happens when we leave this earthly body and look toward the resurrection and eternal life. Ultimately, Dr. Easley explains why he is comfortable with either position and why this distinction is more an issue of theological anthropology than essential Christian doctrine. Topics Covered: -Body, soul, and spirit -Body and soul -Trichotomy vs. dichotomy -The meaning of “soul” and “spirit” -The resurrection body -What happens after death Chapters: 00:00 — Are we body, soul, and spirit? 00:53 — Trichotomy vs. dichotomy 01:29 — Biblical arguments for three parts 02:30 — Genesis 2:7 and the creation of man 03:15 — Soul and spirit in the New Testament 04:00 — What happens after death? 05:02 — Does the distinction matter? 06:20 — Body, soul, and spirit in eternity 07:09 — Why Scripture gives arguments for both views 08:08 — Final thoughts 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.

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  Episode #309

  What Is the Most Important Word in the New Testament?

  Aug 13, 20268 min

  In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Michael Easley explores the biblical relationship between grace and faith and explains why he ultimately leans toward grace as the most important theological term in the New Testament. Dr. Easley also explains the Hebrew word chesed, which he considers one of the most important words in the Old Testament, and connects God’s covenantal lovingkindness with His gracious work in salvation. Drawing from Ephesians 2:8–10, Dr. Easley explains the distinction between grace and faith and why saving faith cannot be separated from God’s grace. He also challenges the phrase “cheap grace,” arguing that grace is anything but cheap because it is undeserved favor in the face of deserved wrath. Chapters 00:00 — Grace and faith 00:30 — What is the most important word in the New Testament? 00:50 — Why chesed matters in the Old Testament 02:18 — Grace, faith, and salvation 03:50 — Are people really seeking God? 04:00 — What does grace actually mean? 04:45 — Grace is not cheap 05:10 — The ground is level at Calvary 05:20 — Grace and the Greek word charis 06:15 — Is grace the answer? Key Topics Covered -Grace and faith -Salvation by grace through faith -The meaning of chesed -Covenant love and God’s faithfulness -The Greek word charis -“Cheap grace” -Sin, wrath, and salvation -The cross and Christ’s sacrifice -Why the ground is level at Calvary 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.

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  Episode #308

  Is Apostolic Succession Biblical?

  Aug 6, 202621 min

  Can a church trace its authority all the way back to the apostles? And does that determine whether it's the "true church"? In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Michael Easley answers a thoughtful question about apostolic succession and whether the Bible teaches that church authority is passed through an unbroken line of leaders. Along the way, he explains Matthew 16, Peter's role in the early church, the qualifications of apostles and elders, and why Scripture must remain the Christian's ultimate authority. If you've ever wondered about Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism, or what makes a church biblically faithful, this episode provides a gracious, Scripture-centered perspective. Chapters00:00 — The question: What is apostolic succession?01:30 — Peter, Matthew 16, and the foundation of the church05:10 — Do the apostles establish a line of successors?06:45 — The biblical qualifications of an apostle08:15 — Elders, overseers, and church leadership10:35 — Why churches must teach biblical ecclesiology14:00 — Tradition, beauty, and the appeal of historic churches17:20 — Scripture's sufficiency over church tradition19:30 — Final encouragement Key Topics Covered• Apostolic succession explained• Matthew 16 and Peter• Biblical church leadership• Elders vs. apostles• The sufficiency of Scripture• Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant perspectives• Salvation and the universal church 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.

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  Episode #307

  Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations?

  Jul 30, 202627 min

  Why do sincere Christians who love God's Word arrive at different theological conclusions? In this episode, Dr. E answers a listener's question about denominational differences, Protestantism, Catholicism, and why faithful believers disagree on issues like baptism, Calvinism, spiritual gifts, and church authority. Drawing from Scripture and church history, Dr. Easley explains the difference between essential doctrines and secondary issues, why church hierarchy cannot eliminate human sin, and how believers can hold firm convictions while maintaining biblical unity. Most importantly, he reminds us that Jesus never commanded us to build impressive institutions—He commanded us to make disciples while He builds His Church. Whether you've struggled with church differences or simply want to better understand Christian unity, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in Scripture. Key Topics Covered Why Christians disagree on doctrine Essentials vs. non-essential beliefs Protestant and Catholic views of authority Unity without compromising truth Church history and theological diversity Why disciple-making is the Church's primary mission Loving believers who hold different convictions Chapters 0:00 Why do faithful Christians disagree? 2:37 "In essentials, unity" explained 5:50 Liberty, love, and Christian maturity 7:20 MacArthur, Sproul, and charitable disagreement 8:15 What are the essential doctrines? 9:45 Catholic authority and doctrinal consistency 14:05 The universal Church vs. the local church 16:47 When should Christians draw doctrinal lines? 17:45 Jesus' command: Make disciples 22:34 What perfect unity will look like in eternity Links Mentioned: Article by Mark Ross on Church unity The Nicene Creed by Phillip Cary 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.

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