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Q: What are Michael's thoughts regarding Old Earth vs. New Earth? This is a question I’ve had for some time, being someone who has traveled and seen the Grand Canyon and other places that are supposed to be millions or billions of years old, and yet Scripture seams to teach the earth is more like thousands of years old. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Who were the saints that were raised in Matthew? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Why did God give Israel so many weird, specific laws like not to boil a young goat in its mother's milk? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Q: Battles loom large over the definitions of inerrancy and infallibility. What do these terms really mean when it comes to specific verses? For instances, some will say it’s an error when the Bible uses round numbers for how many are in a tribe, or for the number of people killed in a battle. When the text uses specific numbers in other places, or when one gospel account has Jesus calling for a single donkey to be brought to Him and He says, “bring it to me” – versus calling for a donkey and the foal of a donkey – “bring them to me.” Or they’ll cite the last two verses of 2 Chronicles, which duplicates the opening verses of Ezra exactly but cuts off the command of Cyrus mid-sentence, losing the gist of his command. Obviously God didn’t inspire the writer of chronicles to do that, there was an error of transmission over the centuries, and part of Ezra was copied into Chronicles. I’ve heard good theologians say, and I tend to agree, that scripture is accurate and dependable enough for the purpose for which its intended, but to insist that every word, every description, every story is perfect down to the molecular level leads to unnecessary controversies.

Q: I was listening back to an episode of Ask Dr. E and you were talking about oppression, or demonic or evil spirits, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit not allowing that. I was wondering if there was a differentiation between the old covenant and the new covenant. We seem to see evidence that the devil was given permission with Job and with Peter, “Satan has asked to sift you like wheat but I have prayed for you,” is what Jesus had told Peter, so I was wondering – is there that differentiation between the Testaments or the covenants, and the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

Q: I’VE BEEN READING A LOT ABOUT THE ISRAELITES LATELY AND I WAS CURIOUS IF THERE WAS SALVATION FOR ANY OF THE OTHER PEOPLE GROUPS THAT WERE ALIVE DURING THAT TIME, OR IF ALL OF THE OTHER PEOPLE THAT WERE ALIVE DURING THE ISRAELITES TIME WEREN’T SAVED BECAUSE THEY WEREN’T PART OF THAT GROUP?

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Q: I’m stuck in Leviticus chapters 10 and 11: what should my takeaway be? Resource cited: Holiness to the Lord, Allen Ross. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

What do you think about Jephthah's vow to sacrifice whatever came out of his house in return for his victory in battle that resulted in the sacrificing of his daughter? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Q: I HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING THE ISRAEL TRIPS. ONE OF MY HESITATIONS IS THAT I FEEL LIKE I’M STILL SO IGNORANT ABOUT THE CONFLICT AND THE SITUATION OVER THERE, AND I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU COULD SUMMARIZE EVERYTHING AT A MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL, SIMPLIFY IT, AND DISCUSS THAT OR SHARE BOOKS YOU’D RECOMMEND BEFORE SOMEONE DOES THAT TRIP. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Q: Jesus forgave two people in the Bible before He went to the Cross – what gave Him the power to forgive sin before He went to the Cross? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Why does God seem so different in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Was God at work throughout history among ancient people groups other than the Israelites? If He was—do their ancient writings line up with ours?

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Q: Can prayer change God's mind or His plans for you? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Jesus says I am with you always. So why, in dire situations, doesn't He show up corporally? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: What are Dr. Michael Easley's top book recommendations? To see all of Michael's recommendations with links: https://michaelincontext.com/ask-dr-e-episode-10/ Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

What can I do to get the Holy Spirit back? Have I messed up so badly that God won't forgive me? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

In the Old Testament, they drew lots to determine God’s will… why don’t we do that now? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON CALVINISM? IS THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH BECOMING MORE CALVINIST? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Since I heard you teach on Moody Radio as President of Moody Bible, I have been studying mostly from NASB. I preferred it to all other versions before I heard you, but when I heard your reasons for preferring it over others I was even more convinced it was the best. Even when the ESV seemed to be the “chosen” one by our beloved Dr. Lutzer I stuck with my NASB. The past few weeks I have been studying Romans 7:14 thru chapter 8. I like how the ESV Is written for these verses. Do you still think the NASB is the closest to the original text? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: WHAT WAS CHRIST’S PURPOSE IN GOING AND PROCLAIMING TO THE SAINTS IN PRISON? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Q: How do I get started reading the Bible? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: What is dispensationalism, and is there accuracy to this approach?

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Q: Did God the Father turn His face away from Christ when He was on the cross? I've heard He did this in quoting Psalm 22, to fulfill its prophecies, but I've seen entire theologies built around this "cosmic abandonment" around this idea that Christ was separated from God while He was on the cross, but I don't know where that claim is substantiated in Scripture. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Article: Has Homosexuality Always Been in the Bible A friend sent me this article and I’m VERY interested in Dr. Easley’s thoughts as I am raising my girls and want to educate them appropriately on this topic. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: According to an article in Christianity Today, polyamory is the next pastoral sexual frontier. My son and daughter-in-law are polyamorous. They have been married 9 years and have two kids, they each have significant others, and these individuals are part of their family unit. They spend time with the kids and are with the family much of the time, including overnight. My daughter-in-law's parents, like me, have a huge issue with this lifestyle choice. If we host a family event, we do not include the "extras," we've also let them know that we choose not to interface with these individuals at events hosted by others, as we can't see how to do that without condoning or appearing to condone this choice. While both were raised in Christian homes, neither claim belief in God and are both adamantly opposed to religion, specifically Christianity. Dr. Christopher Yuan joins Dr. E to answer this question. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Does the Bible say that to raise my children biblically, under God's design, I have to spank my child?Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: I've been studying the different dispensations for a while and seem to get caught up in Ephesians 1:10 where the KJV renders the word "dispensation" but in the NASB it's "administration." what is the correct rendering in this word and does dispensationalism have a place for study and application here in 2020?

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Q: WOULD LOVE YOU TO HELP US UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENS TO THOSE WHO DENOUNCE THEIR FAITH AND WALK AWAY LIKE JOSHUA HARRIS AND NOW, SADLY, MARTY SAMPSON. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: Should Christians practice yoga? Yoga's origin in pagan hinduism, yet many Christians practice it everyday. Is yoga a form of pagan worship that should be avoided, or is it personal preference? Is this comparable to Daniel's refusal to be defiled when he avoided the king's meat, is it 'legalism' to denounce yoga? Many churches offers yoga within their walls and this continues to grow. Are we headed down a dangerous path?Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Q: The Bible talks about having faith when you pray, what if you don't believe God will answer you when you pray?

​​When we are secure [in our salvation], can we walk out of the hand of God volitionally or are we in His hand securely once we belong to Him?

Q: We mentor and are friends with many young adults that say they abstain from (premarital) sex but will spend the night at each other’s homes or go on vacation together and share a hotel room. I would love to hear a theological point of view of why you should not live with your spouse before marriage, spend the night at each other’s places, and/or share a hotel room while on vacation together if you are abstaining from sexual relations. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Short of heresy, is it ever okay, and if so when, to leave my church and look elsewhere to worship? Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

Q: My brother’s attending a church where they are using a Bible called The Mirror Bible. I was just wondering if you had any ideas about this Bible, what you know about it. I have some concerns about it and wondered if you did, or if you’ve looked into that, I’d appreciate your help.

Q: I would think there are certain beliefs you have to have to truly be a genuine believer in Christ. One has come up recently that some of my dear Christian friends seem to be taken with and that is that they don’t believe there is a literal hell. I’m glad to be in Christ and saved from hell and I can’t understand not believing in that, and I think that would change a few things in life – maybe how you look at sin – so I just wanted your thoughts. Call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at [email protected].

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Why does it seem that church leaders are often so silent in regards to abortion laws and pro-life issues?

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