Beyond Everything Radio Keven Winder, PhD

“What does it mean to be “in Christ?” Evangelicalism tells us that it means we are converted to the Christian religion, but how could that be true, if this religion didn’t exist when Paul wrote this letter? In today’s podcast and post we continue to follow Paul’s logic…All have sinned AND all are Justified in […] The post 437- Rome 16: There is NOW…NO Condemnation appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If one of your deeply hidden sinful secrets were to be made known to everyone at church, or work, or on your social media, would you face condemnation and judgment, or compassion and understanding? I think we all know the answer to this… In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans with […] The post 436-Rome 15: The Real Hotel California appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What does it mean to have ‘freedom from sin?’ Paul’s answer may shock you because it would not likely  be accepted in most modern churches. In today’s podcast and post we continue our series in Romans finishing up chapter 6 with a look at Paul’s framework for inner and outer freedom. Paul’s letter is hitting its […] The post 435- Rome 14: Faith Despite Sin appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If God has justified all people, then what’s the point of trying to live morally? Why not just let everyone do whatever they want? In today’s podcast and post we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome, with a look at the pushback that his religious audience is giving. What is it about the […] The post 434-Rome 13: If God Justifies All, Why Even Try? appeared first on Keven Winder.

“If the Gospel is called the Good News, then why isn’t it good for so many in our world? Is it possible, that religion has distorted the Gospel to the point that we no longer recognize it?  In today’s podcast and post, we continue our series examining Paul’s letter to Rome. We’ll examine the original […] The post 433-Rome 12: Good News is Actually Good for ALL appeared first on Keven Winder.

“What is your reaction when I say: “Everyone has been put right with God.” How does this idea sit with your religion or theology?  Today we continue in our series exploring the book of Romans with Paul’s defense to the religious mind that ALL ARE JUSTIFIED or “put right” with God. Chapters 5 and 6 […] The post 432-Rome 11: Paul Explains How ALL Are Justified appeared first on Keven Winder.