Romans 6 is one of the most important texts on Christian living, conversion, and baptism, and it is foundational for Christian ethics. It profoundly challenges widespread cultural assumptions in the West about individual autonomy and what it means to be authentically human. It also challenges believers to live up to their gospel and its implications.

Stephen will share material from his recently published book in the Baker Touchstone Texts series on Romans 6 that he co-authored with Klyne Snodgrass (also formerly on the faculty of North Park Seminary).

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GUEST SPEAKER
Stephen Chester

Stephen has taught New Testament at Wycliffe College since 2019. He was previously a member of faculty at North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago (2006-2019) and International Christian College, Glasgow (1999-2006). Originally from Liverpool, England, he also lived for significant periods in both Wales and Scotland before moving to the United States. Stephen’s research interests focus on Pauline theology, especially the history of reception of Paul’s texts in the Reformation era. They also include conversion in the ancient world and the theological interpretation of Scripture. Stephen is married to Betsy and they have two adult sons, Iain and Mark. Stephen enjoys reading both detective fiction, especially if set in Scotland, and historical studies, mainly of the medieval period. He also enjoys following his favorite sports teams: Liverpool and Partick Thistle (football) and Lancashire (cricket). He has a long-standing interest in urban ministry and mission and has been formed by having been a long-term member of two small city churches: Ruchazie Parish Church, Glasgow (Church of Scotland) and Immanuel Evangelical Covenant Church, Chicago.

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