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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.All rights reserved Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • Is It Wrong to Let AI Help Us Create Something We Feel Unable to Express?

    Is It Wrong to Let AI Help Us Create Something We Feel Unable to Express?
    Jul 31 2025
    Q:I watched your YT session on "If Christians should use AI". I have a dilemma currently with music. I only listen to Faith/Christian music and recently have found some new music that I am very much enjoying. I always do research on the band/music/song to ensure it is morally within the context of Scripture and the message is directed about Jesus. However, I found out that this new Christian/Faith music that I was listening to was AI created. The publisher of the music on social media has openly admitted that the songs are AI created. The messages in the songs are (in my belief) to be strong Christian messages. I do have some reservations with AI creating songs like this. I am not sure if I am over-reacting to this, but it scares me somewhat. One day we may not know what AI created and passed as someone's work. Would it be wrong to let AI help us create something that we feel are unable to express? It seems that we are cheating in some way by using AI. Summary: In this episode, Dr. E tackles a question about whether or not it's wrong to let AI help us creatively. AI isn’t inherently evil. It’s a tool—like electricity or a microwave. It can help us find information, speed up tasks, and even assist in medicine. But when it starts replacing our thinking, our creativity, or our worship, we need to pause. MIT research shows that relying on AI can actually reduce how our brains function. That’s not just a tech issue. That’s a spiritual issue. We’re image-bearers of a creative God. We’re meant to struggle, to think, to wrestle with truth and beauty. Taking shortcuts with something as sacred as worship or prayer robs us of the growth God intended. AI might be efficient, but it’s not inspired. Takeaways: AI is a tool, not a substitute for the God-given work of creativity and discipleship. Outsourcing creative labor to AI can undermine spiritual formation. AI-generated messages, even with good theology, lack the soul of human wrestling. MIT studies show AI use diminishes brain activity and engagement over time. Christians should be cautious about “cheating” their way through expressions of faith. We are image-bearers of a Creator—designed to think, feel, and create, not copy. Links Mentioned: Should Christians Use AI? The Kerby Anderson interview Michael mentions will come out on 8/5. We'll update this with the link once it's live but you can subscribe here to keep an eye out. Kerby Anderson on AI use John Piper ChatGPT Prayer 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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  • When Was Satan Cast Out of Heaven?

    When Was Satan Cast Out of Heaven?
    Jul 24 2025
    Q: Hi Dr. E, Based on Revelation 12:9, when was Satan cast out of heaven? Could you give me Scriptures for your reasoning? Thanks so much! Summary In this episode, Dr. E unpacks Revelation 12:9 and explores what Scripture reveals about Satan’s fall, his defeat, and final judgment. From his rebellion and role in Eden to his defeat at the cross and expulsion during the tribulation, Dr. E outlines the key stages of Satan’s downfall. He addresses the complex theological implications of evil still being active even as believers are with God in heaven. Dr. E also explains the shifting scholarly interpretations of Isaiah and Ezekiel, passages long associated with Satan but increasingly seen as addressing earthly kings. He affirms that while some details remain mysterious, the overarching truth is clear: Satan is a defeated enemy, and God is sovereign over all. The question of whether there is mourning in heaven today is ultimately tied to the hope of final restoration. While sorrow may exist in a limited or temporary sense, heaven is defined by God’s presence—and His plan leads to a future where mourning is forever removed. Takeaways Satan's defeat was pronounced in Eden and finalized at the cross. Revelation 12 places Satan’s final expulsion during the tribulation. Solid theological resources help us navigate complex doctrines. God's sovereignty and ultimate victory are never in doubt. Theology should lead to faithful living, not just curiosity. Links Mentioned: The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns 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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  • Why Do We Call God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit The Trinity?

    Why Do We Call God, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit The Trinity?
    Jul 17 2025
    Q: Over the past few episodes or so, I believe I heard that “the Trinity” is not found in the Bible. This inspired some study, and now I’m wondering why we call God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit the Trinity at all? It seems that, before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, early Christians had differing ways of describing them, usually referring to them as separate, but not necessarily as a 3-in-1. As a child, I tried to think of the Trinity like an apple with the outer part, inner part, and the seeds being separate but one, and that being like God. But that was still incredibly confusing. Is that confusion necessary, if it’s not actually described that way in the Bible? What if we went back to the early Christian way of understanding, that the relationship between them is not fully defined? More mysterious, but maybe more precise that way? Thanks for your thoughts! Summary: Dr. E addresses a listener’s question regarding the Trinity. Dr. E affirms that while the term “Trinity” doesn’t appear in Scripture, the truth of the Trinity is clearly taught throughout. He explains that God exists as three united persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—without separate existence, forming one divine essence. Using passages like Matthew 3:16–17, 1 Corinthians 12:4–7, and others, Dr. Easley shows how Scripture reveals each person of the Godhead functioning distinctly yet in perfect unity. He cautions against modalism and stresses the importance of clarity over mystery. The early church wrestled with how to define the Trinity, but Scripture drives us toward this essential doctrine for understanding salvation: the Father sends the Son, the Son accomplishes redemption, and the Spirit indwells believers. While mysterious, the Trinity is vital—foundational to Christianity and unmistakably present in the biblical narrative. In short, we don’t believe in three gods—we believe in one God, three persons, co-equal and co-eternal. Takeaways: The word “Trinity” isn’t in Scripture, but the doctrine is clearly taught. God exists as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—in one divine essence. Analogies like water or apples oversimplify and often misrepresent the Trinity. Scripture presents the Father sending the Son, the Son sending the Spirit, and the Spirit indwelling believers. The Trinity is essential for understanding salvation and God’s relational nature. We worship one God in three persons—not three gods, and not one God acting in different modes. Links Mentioned: The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns 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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