Author: Lionel Windsor

Lionel Windsor lectures in New Testament at Moore College, Sydney

Video: What does the Bible say about caring for the environment?

Video: What does the Bible say about caring for the environment?

Published by Lionel Windsor on October 2, 2022

What does the Bible say about caring for the environment? A video of a talk I gave at Mentone Baptist Church. In the midst of all the bad news, the Bible has wonderful, good news for us and our world.

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What does “obedience” and “submission” mean in 1 Peter? | Part 8: Summary

Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter Part 8: Summary

What does “obedience” and “submission” mean in 1 Peter? | Part 8: Summary

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 7, 2022

Part 8 (final summary) of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.
The original article is available at churchsociety.org
Main headings for this final summary:
* Obedience means “heeding”, which involves a holistic reorientation of life
* Submission means voluntarily placing yourself in various ordered relationships
* Obedience and submission do not imply grudgingly following orders or suppressing your will
* Abuse is not OK. There is nothing commendable about tolerating abuse.
* Questioning postcolonial interpretations
* Applying 1 Peter today
* 1 Peter doesn’t say everything

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 7: What does it mean to “submit” to church leaders? (1 Peter 5:1–5)

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 5, 2022

Part 7 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.
The original article is available at churchsociety.org
Main headings for Part 7:
* What we’ve seen so far in 1 Peter
* They key question: What kind of order and authority is Peter talking about here?
* The sufferings of Christ
* Christ the Shepherd and Overseer
* What authority is not like
* What kind of order and authority is Peter talking about here?
* Therefore: what kind of submission is Peter talking about

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 6: What does it mean for wives to “submit” and “obey”? (1 Peter 3:1–7)

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 4, 2022

Part 6 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.
The original article is available at churchsociety.org
Main headings for Part 6:
* What we’ve seen so far in 1 Peter
* What does “likewise” mean?
* The situation in focus: Husbands who haven’t been persuaded by the gospel
* What does submission look like in this situation?
* Isn’t this just first-century conventional wisdom? No
* The example of Sarah: What’s going on?
* Fearing God and not being intimidated by husbands (abuse is never OK)
* What it means for husbands

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 5: What does it mean for first-century slaves to “submit”? (1 Peter 2:18–25)

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 3, 2022

Part 5 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.

The original article is available at churchsociety.org

Main headings for Part 5:
* First-century slavery
* A distinctively Christian perspective
* Unjust circumstances
* Is Peter telling slaves to endure physical violence?
* Grounded in Christ’s atoning work

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 4: Why does 1 Peter instruct Christians to “submit”? (1 Peter 2:13–17)

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 2, 2022

Part 4 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.

The original article is available at churchsociety.org

Main headings for Part 4:
* Why does Peter say to submit? Does postcolonial interpretation have the answer?
* Submit to “every human creature”… what?
* An alternative: “human institution”? No.
* Submit and do good, because God is creator of all
* Submit and do good, because God is judge of all
* Submit and do good, because God has redeemed us
* The big ideas that set the scene for what follows (2:17)

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 3: What does it mean to “submit” in human relationships? (1 Peter 2:13)

Published by Lionel Windsor on August 1, 2022

Part 3 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.

The original article is available at churchsociety.org

Main headings for Part 3:
* “Submit” in the ancient Greek language
* “Submit” in 1 Peter 2:13

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 2: What does it mean to “obey” Jesus Christ? (1 Peter 1:1–2:10)

Published by Lionel Windsor on July 31, 2022

Part 2 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.

The original article is available at churchsociety.org

Main headings for Part 2:
* “Obedience” in the ancient Greek language
* “Obedience” in 1 Peter 1:2
* “Obedience” in 1 Peter 1:14
* “Obedience” in 1 Peter 1:22
* Obedience means “heeding” the gospel message
* “Disobeying”: being unpersuaded by the gospel

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Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter | Part 1: What’s the Issue?

Published by Lionel Windsor on July 30, 2022

Part 1 of a series of videos explaining the results of my research as detailed in an academic article: Lionel J. Windsor, “Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter,” The Global Anglican 136/2 (2022): 126–144.
Main headings:
1. Christians throughout the world accept the Bible as God’s authoritative word
2. “Obedience” and “submission” have big implications for relationships involving power and authority
3. “Obedience” and “submission” are often misunderstood when they’re rendered in modern English
4. “Postcolonial interpretation,” which tries to deal with the problems, ends up creating bigger problems

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It’s OK to be ambitious? Yeah … nah.

It’s OK to be ambitious? Yeah … nah.

Published by Lionel Windsor on July 18, 2022

My thoughts on Christians and ambition. And why Bill and Ted have a more Christian view of excellence than many Christian views of excellence

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Finishing well – Moore Q&A Video

Finishing well – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on July 11, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about finishing well in the Christian life? Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Church – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on July 4, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about church? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Suffering – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 27, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about suffering? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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False teaching – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 20, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about false teaching? Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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How to live for God – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 13, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about how to live for God? Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Honesty & Integrity – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 8, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about honesty & integrity? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Gifts – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 6, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about gifts? A video Q&A with me & my Moore College colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, and Chase Kuhn.

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Vocational Ministry – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on June 1, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about vocational ministry? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Stewardship and Generosity – Moore Q&A Video

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 30, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about stewardship and generosity? Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.

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Seven talks on Christian ministry

Seven talks on Christian ministry

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 27, 2022

Seven sermons from Paul’s first letter to Timothy – aimed especially at people training for Christian ministry. Video and audio.

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A good minister (1 Timothy 4:6–16)

A good minister (1 Timothy 4:6–16)

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 25, 2022

What makes for a good minister? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel. Faith and good doctrine, our personal lives, teaching others.

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Plugged-in spirituality (1 Timothy 3:14–4:5)

Plugged-in spirituality (1 Timothy 3:14–4:5)

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 23, 2022

Is your spirituality definitely plugged in? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel on 1 Timothy 3:14–4:5.

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Ministry ambition (1 Timothy 3:1–13)

Ministry ambition (1 Timothy 3:1–13)

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 20, 2022

Are you ambitious in your ministry? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel on 26 April 2022, with Jane Tooher (hospitality in ministry).

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The Line in the Sand: The Appellate Tribunal Opinion and the Future of the Anglican Church in Australia

The Line in the Sand: The Appellate Tribunal Opinion and the Future of the Anglican Church in Australia

Published by Lionel Windsor on May 5, 2022

I’ve contributed an essay to a recent publication called The Line in the Sand that will be of special interest to Australian Anglicans, especially those involved in the forthcoming session of the General Synod.

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Men, women, and God’s word in the gathering (1 Timothy 2:8–15)