Category: Bible books
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The fundamental prayer – Luke 18:9-14
As we cry out to God for justice, we’re assuming we’re the good guys. We want God to bring justice because that means we’ll win, and the bad guys will get what’s coming to them. I want Jesus to return and give me what I deserve! So Jesus tells this parable to make us ask:…
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Where truth and love are no longer enemies – Audio
In a world where love often means affirmation and truth is seen as harsh or even hateful, how do we follow Jesus—who is full of grace and truth?
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Moore PTC Graduation address
At the 2025 Moore PTC Graduation, Dr Lionel Windsor urged us to build up the church by speaking the truth in love and furthering unity and maturity in diverse ways to fulfill God’s purposes. From Ephesians 4, this is a powerful encouragement for all who serve Jesus.
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The reason to persevere in prayer (Luke 18:1–8)
This is a parable Jesus told his disciples “to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart” And we all need this encouragement, don’t we? Because prayer is hard. Especially that persistent, daily habit of praying, day after day, month after month, year after year. Why is it so hard? It’s…
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Jesus and the freedom to face the truth: Audio
In a world where “your truth” often overshadows the truth, how can we live with honesty, humility, and hope? In this second talk of the “Living Truthfully in a Post-Truth World” series, Lionel Windsor explores the cultural shift from objective truth to personal narratives—highlighting high-profile examples like Oprah, Meghan, and Harry—and contrasts it with the liberating truth…
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Jesus in a post-truth world: Audio
This is the audio of a talk I gave at Leura Anglican Church on 18 May 2025. It’s the first in a three part series, designed to be accessible to churchgoers and non-church-goers alike.
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Book Review – Metaphors in the Narrative of Ephesians 2:11–22
In Review of Biblical Literature, I’ve reviewed Oscar Jiménez’s book Metaphors in the Narrative of Ephesians 2:11–22: Motion towards Maximal Proximity and Higher Status.
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Journal Article: Paul’s Jewish Prophetic Critique of Jews in Romans
The open access (free to download) peer-reviewed academic article examines Paul’s critique of Jews in Romans, focusing on Romans 1–3. It adopts an approach of reading Paul within Judaism while differing from some interpreters representative of this approach by arguing that Paul is critiquing his fellow Jews and that his critique is relevant to his…
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Videos + Article | Obedience and Submission in 1 Peter
My article on obedience and submission in 1 Peter has become freely available online. There’s also a series of videos.
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Romans 16: Why and how should we preach it? (Video)
Romans chapter 16 contains many excellent insights. It especially highlights the ministries of men and women working in partnership. But the chapter is often neglected in church preaching and teaching programs based on Romans. In this video, I help preachers and teachers to see how Romans 16 — especially the reference to Andronicus and Junia…
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Junia, Missionary Partnership, and Honor: The Discourse Function of Romans 16:7
This academic article, published in the Bulletin for Biblical Research, explores Paul’s greetings in Romans 16 in light of the gospel message he lays out in the rest of Romans and the purposes of Romans. I’ve also produced a video aimed at a less technical audience which is designed to draw out key points from…
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Review of Jason Staples, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel
Jason A. Staples has recently released his important new book, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024). It enters into key debates concerning Pauline theology, is very well argued, makes some original yet compelling points, and needs to be engaged with. Here’s my own review.
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Ephesians (Matthias Bible Guide)
Matthias Bible Guides assist in personal and group study of various books of the Bible. Scholar Lionel Windsor unpacks the book of Ephesians. Includes a free supplement and companion resource: Lift Your Eyes
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Money and ministry: A sermon on 1 Timothy 6
An easy question: When did you last think about money? A much harder question: HOW do you think about money? In 1 Timothy 6, we see Paul applying a deep gospel framework to key issues to do with wealth: money in the lives of Christian teachers and those we teach.
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The risen Lord of life and ministry: A sermon on John 21
Trying to catch fish? Jesus has it sorted. Feeling a failure? Jesus has just the job for you. Suffering and out of control? Jesus knows all about it.
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Jesus’ resurrection: real and good (John 21)
Some say Jesus’ resurrection is a good story, but not real. Others believe it’s real but don’t know why it’s good. It’s both. A sermon.
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Gospel Seriously: The Dangerous Necessity of Goal-Driven Ministry
What are you aiming for in your ministry? How are you planning to reach these goals? What do you have to change to make it happen? Not just in your rhetoric, but in your action? Not just in your grand visions, but in your daily routines? What good but secondary things will you abandon for…
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Book Launch Panel: Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry
In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you will listen in on the book launch evening for ‘Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry’, edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo. The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principles with practical youth ministry.…
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Pluriform Unity in Christ: Ethnicity, Race, and Reconciliation in Ephesians 2
In the vision of ethnic reconciliation and peace found in Ephesians 2, plurality of identities and perspectives is a significant factor.
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Defining Moments: My Copernican Revolution (Ephesians 1)
A defining moment in my life. A sermon preached at Auckland EV Church on 31 December, 2023, in the “Defining Moments” series.
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Who Am I? Identity and Freedom in Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Lady Gaga’s pop anthem “Born This Way” tells a powerful theological story about what it means to be human. In such a chaotic and confusing world, the rich truths in Romans provide valuable foundations for ministry among children and young people.
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The blood that brings peace
As the tragic Israel-Gaza war rages, the message of the cross gives us a deep foundation and a vital framework for making sense of conflict.
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Corporate Metaphors in Ephesians 2 as Models for Pluralistic Reconciliation: Body, Human, Temple
The theme of unity has been highlighted extensively in Ephesians scholarship. However, this theme is often treated in an overly totalizing way. This often results in notions of plurality and diversity being downplayed or problematized, which ironically can counteract the concerns of Ephesians to promote reconciliation among hostile groups. This article offers a corrective to…
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‘Your truth’ and the true story: How the gospel of Christ transforms our decision-making
Focusing primarily on Romans 5–8, I explore how a gospel foundation grounds our decision-making when we face stories of suffering. I am writing primarily for those who have roles in making decisions in difficult situations, especially those in leadership or governance positions in churches, Christian schools and other Christian communities.
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What about when things go wrong? (1 Timothy 5:17–25)
We need people to proclaim the gospel. But what about sin and moral failure in the churches we plant or the people we send? (Sermon)