Author Archives: Jay F Guin

About Jay F Guin

My name is Jay Guin, and I’m a retired elder. I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace about 18 years ago. I’ve spoken at the Pepperdine, Lipscomb, ACU, Harding, and Tulsa lectureships and at ElderLink. My wife’s name is Denise, and I have four sons, Chris, Jonathan, Tyler, and Philip. I have two grandchildren. And I practice law.

Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Honor, Part 2

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. Guilt vs. shame The authors explain, In shame cultures, people are more likely … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Honor, Part 1

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. The next chapter deals with honor cultures — which is, to me, perhaps … Continue reading →

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A Living Prayer

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin
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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Individualism

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. America and the rest of the West has an individualist culture. We are … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Language, Part 3 (patronage)

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. For some time now, I’ve been looking for an excuse to dig more … Continue reading →

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The Quiverfull Movement

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Is anyone familiar with something called the “Quiverfull Movement”? It’s a movement among conservative believers that pushes for large families. We’re just now seeing its impact in the Churches of Christ, especially in some of our more conservative congregations. There’s nothing … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Language, Part 2 (chesed)

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I need to apologize, I think, for disappearing so long from my own blog. Things got really busy at church and work, with little warning. I’ve been a bit overwhelmed. Nothing horrible, just too much to do in not enough … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Language, Part 1

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. The most obvious difference between us and the writers of the scriptures is … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Race and Ethnicity

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. The Cushite wife The authors give several examples where racial and ethnic distinction … Continue reading →

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Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes: Mores

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re considering Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien — an excellent book. Okay. “Mores” makes me think of s’mores. But the authors actually mean “mores” as in … Continue reading →

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