The Big Book: Cover to Cover

Why does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage practicing Christians to get their nose in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the necessity for Christ-followers to spend time in the Bible from cover to cover. Read the full blog post here.

Dr. Mark Hitchcock joins Michael to discuss the complex and valuable book: Revelation. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Hitchcock discuss: Why prophecy matters Lessons from the letters to the 7 churches The 7 spirits of God Interpreting Revelation Interpreting various images in Revelation The designations of satan The perfect beginning and perfect ending of the present earth T

Michael teaches an overview of the book of Revelation, the final book in the canon of Scripture, and final teaching message. It's remarkable to step back on this Big Book and see that it begins and ends with these connections that are impossible to ignore. Read the full show notes here.

Jonathan Dodson joins Michael to discuss Jude: "a perplexing, important, and timely letter for the times we're in." In this conversation, Jonathan and Michael discuss: The high-level overview of Jude: a letter about authority and love The authorship of Jude The authority of the gospel Those "marked for condemnation" Contending for the faith The source of morality Sexual morality &

Michael teaches through the book of Jude: a letter that begins as a letter about salvation but makes an abrupt shift to address something more important. Read the full show notes here.

Dr. Charles Baylis is back to continue helping us walk through the 2nd and 3rd epistles from John. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Baylis talk about: Who is the chosen lady? Danger: incorporating nonbelievers into the Body of Christ Cain as the image of the first false prophet John is warning believers to stick with Jesus Abiding: living faithfully, staying with Jesus Who is

Michael teaches through the very short, personal letters of 2 and 3 John. Each letter details the facets of fellowship and encourages believers to hold fast to the truth of Christ. Read the full show notes here.

Dr. Charles Baylis helps us unpack this first epistle from the Apostle John. In this conversation, Michael and Dr. Baylis discuss: John's Apostolic defense Apostolic teaching as the foundation of the church Who is John? (He's not Jesus' half-brother!) John's surprising reference to the New Covenant Christ's unlimited atonement And more. Read the full show notes here.

There have been many debates about what this first epistle from John is about, but I believe 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." Read the full show notes here.

Dr. Tom Schreiner is back to help us continue to unpack Peter's 2nd letter. In this episode, they discuss: Having received everything we need for a life of godliness The power of God that is ours How we should live in Christ Doctrine of Election The necessity of ongoing Christian-reeducation Prophecy False teachers Read the full show notes here.