Category: Romans
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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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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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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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‘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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“Paul within Judaism” and Romans 2:17–29
My article on Romans 2:17–29 supports one key feature of the “Paul within Judaism” perspective, but undermines another common feature.
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Romans Crash Course (video)
A 75 minute video course in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans designed for church members and leaders.
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The mistranslation “call yourself a Jew”: A myth-busting story (Romans 2:17)
This is a story about a scholarly myth and how I had the chance to bust it. I’m talking here about a small but significant 20th century biblical translation: “call yourself” instead of “are called” in Romans 2:17.
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The named Jew and the name of God: A new reading of Romans 2:17–29
I’ve just had an article published in the journal Novum Testamentum. In it, I provide a detailed defense of my new reading of Romans 2:17–29. This passage is not primarily about Jewish salvation – rather it’s primarily about Jewish teaching and God’s glory.
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A Crash Course in Romans: Livestream
Here’s a
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Humility in Ministry #3 (Romans 11)
God achieves his purposes through the gospel—with you and without you. A sermon on Romans 11 at Moore College chapel.
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Humility in Ministry #2 (Romans 10)
Since the gospel is about believing not achieving, Christian ministry is about speaking not achieving. A sermon on Romans 10 at Moore College chapel.
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Humility in Ministry #1 (Romans 9)
Humility is a virtue that’s quickly losing traction in our world today. A sermon preached by Lionel Windsor at Moore College Chapel (online).
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The biblical meaning of righteousness and justification Part 3, with Chris Thomson @ Moore College
In this 3-part series, I speak with my colleague Chris Thomson, lecturer in Old Testament at Moore College, who has engaged in detailed research in this area as well as scholarly discussions with others, including N. T. Wright. We talk about what the terms mean, what other people are saying today about the terms, why righteousness is…
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The biblical meaning of righteousness and justification Part 3, with Chris Thomson @ Moore College
I speak with Dr Chris Thomson about the meaning of “righteousness” and “justification” and how this helps us to understand Romans, imputation and assurance.
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The biblical meaning of righteousness and justification Part 2, with Chris Thomson @ Moore College
I speak with Dr Chris Thomson about the meaning of “justification”, especially in light of modern scholarly views, in particular that of N. T. Wright.
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The biblical meaning of righteousness and justification Part 1, with Chris Thomson @ Moore College
I speak with Dr Chris Thomson about the meaning of “righteousness”, especially in light of modern scholarly views, in particular that of N. T. Wright.
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Finding praise in the right place (Romans 2:28–29)
There is a very strong temptation to measure your ministry by looking at how much people are praising you. This passage teaches us where to look for praise.
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When education is not the answer (Romans 2:17–27)
When education is not the answer (Romans 2:17–27). Amongst all the pragmatics & demands & struggles of ministry, you first need to know the why of ministry. You need deep and strong theology, and to apply that theology to your life & ministry.
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Captivated by Scripture: A personal reflection on D. W. B. Robinson’s legacy for biblical studies
What made Donald W. B. Robinson such an inspiring and influential teacher for generations of students? His commitment to being captivated by Scripture. This is a paper given by Lionel Windsor at the legacy day and launch of Donald Robinson Selected Works Volume 3: Biblical and Liturgical Studies & Volume 4: Historical Studies and Series…
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Overview of Romans 1–5: PowerPoint
An overview of the logic of Romans 1–5 (PowerPoint file)
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From temple to meat market in ancient Pompeii
A very quick journey from the temple of Jupiter in Pompeii to the meat market. This helps us to understand 1 Corinthians 8-10 and probably also Romans 14.
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My submission to the expert panel on religious freedom
The panel is taking submissions until 14 Feb 2018. I am deeply concerned that we should be protecting the religious freedoms of all. Our legislators and decision makers should never assume that a particular religious faith can be defined simply by looking at the most vocal opinion-shapers within that faith.
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The Passion “Translation” of Romans: Problems and questions
The “passion translation” of Romans has significant problems, especially with its claim to be “translated directly from the Greek and Aramaic texts”.