Category: Romans
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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”.
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The Bible and Same-Sex Marriage: A Response to Robyn Whitaker and Amy-Jill Levine
A big thanks to the ABC for publishing my recent article about a hot topic in Australian political and social life: The Bible and Same-Sex Marriage.
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Marriage redefinition: What does Romans 1:26-27 really have to say?
William Loader’s scholarly article contradicts the claims made by Robyn Whitaker in her ABC news article, even though she cites Loader.
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Justification and Union with Christ in Paul – PowerPoint for paper
A link to the PowerPoint for the paper I am giving today at the Moore College Justification Summit
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ThLZ review: Paul and the Vocation of Israel
A review of my book Paul and the Vocation of Israel has appeared in the German journal Theologische Literaturzeitung. Extract [my translation]: “Windsor’s work deserves credit as it will certainly stimulate further exegetical reflection. He has taken Paul’s efforts in self-assurance, by means of his appropriation of Isaiah, and placed them in reference to Paul’s…
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Praise from people or praise from God?
It’s easy to seek security and importance in this life through the praise of others but it’s a recipe for trouble.
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A Journey Through Romans – infographic
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, summarised in a single infographic.
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God’s victory over the enemies of assurance: Overview of Romans 5-8
How does the gospel message deal with the “enemies” of assurance and help us to live confidently with God as our Father?
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Review: Antoine X. J. Fritz, To the Jew First or to the Jew at Last? Romans 1:16c and Jewish Missional Priority in Dialogue with Jews for Jesus
This book is a critique of a missiological principle that the church today must “prioritize evangelizing Jews over Gentiles”.
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Overview of Romans 1-4
An overview of the biblical book of Romans, chapters 1-4, given by Lionel Windsor at MooreWomen Talks, April 2015. Audio file: Overview of Romans 1-4 Outline: Overview of Romans 1-4
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Why does Paul call himself an “Israelite” in Romans 11:1?
In my book, I argue that in Romans 11:1, Paul is claiming Israel’s future is guaranteed because Israel’s divine vocation is in fact being fulfilled by an Israelite (i.e. himself).
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“How beautiful are the feet of those who evangelise” – it’s about Paul’s Gentile mission after all (Romans 10:14-18)
I used to think that Romans 10:14-18 was about the (mostly failed) Christian mission to Jews. I was wrong. After closely reading this text, I now think it’s about Paul’s mission to Gentiles.
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Speech not works (Romans 10:8-10)
In my book, I argue that the mention of the “mouth” alongside the “heart” is a key to Paul’s argument about the nature of salvation.
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Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Calling
Lecture 3 in the UNSW Campus Bible Study Easter Lecture Series 2015: “Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Identity” You are what you do? What do you do? That’s a question people often ask you when they meet you for the first time, isn’t it? They want to get to know you, what makes you tick,…
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Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Security (Romans 2:17-29)
Paul’s letter to the Romans bears witness to a revolution that has occurred in his source of Jewish identity and security. It is a security revolution that has come about through Paul’s encounter with and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Destiny
The Apostle Paul’s letters bear witness to the fact that his identity and his destiny had been revolutionised by his encounter with Jesus Christ.
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The “End of the Law” (Romans 10:4)
In my book, I argue that the phrase “Christ is the end (τέλος) of the Law” in Romans 10:4 is illuminated by Romans 3:21, which states that the purpose of the Law is to testify to the gospel.
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Human speech–a neglected element of Romans 10
In my book, I argue that the concept of human speech is a vitally important–though very frequently neglected–component of Paul’s argument in Romans chapter 10.
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Paul is not offering himself as a substitute in Romans 9:3
In my book, I argue that Paul in Romans 9:3 is acting as a representative for Israel, not offering himself as a substitute.
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Paul’s vocation: The framework for Romans 9–11
In my book, I argue that Paul’s apostolic mission plays a decisive role in his argument about Israel in Romans 9-11.
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“Praise from people” in Romans 2:29 is describing an ideal synagogue teacher
In my book, I argue that the idea of receiving “praise” from human beings in Romans 2:29 is a reference to an ideal synagogue law-teacher.
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Romans 2:29 is not saying that all Christians are “spiritually circumcised”
In my book, I argue that Romans 2:28-29 should be understood as the conclusion of a coherent argument, set in the mainstream Jewish synagogue, which seeks to make a definite statement about Jewish (rather than simply Christian) identity.
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Who is the uncircumcised Law-keeper in Romans 2:26-27?
In my book, I argue that the uncircumcised Law-keeper in Romans 2:26-27 should be understood as a Gentile synagogue adherent.
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What does it mean to “rob temples” in Romans 2:22?
In my book, I argue that the term commonly translated as “robbing temples” is not referring to the robbery of pagan temples, but to the misappropriation of funds intended for the Jerusalem temple.
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It’s Time to Speak Out
A sermon about the importance of speaking the gospel of Christ, based on Romans 1:1-6.