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.

Galatians: An Introduction (Monday, June 4)

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Background Scholars consider Galatians to be among the first of the New Testament books written. 1 Thessalonians might be older. The Gospels, of course, deal with earlier events but were written well after most if not all of Paul’s epistles. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Slavery, Sonship, Suffering and Glory

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Slavery and Sons (Rom 8:14-15 ESV)  14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.  15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: The Indwelling Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Flesh vs. Spirit (Rom 8:5 ESV)  5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Romans 6 – 7 Read With the Spirit

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

We kind of started on Romans 6 but found it inscrutable without a background in the Spirit. You can say the words, but you can’t really understand phrases like “die to sin” without an understanding of the Spirit’s power. (Rom … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Romans 8 — The Torah of the Spirit of Life

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Romans 8 (Rom 8:1-2 ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Meandering from Romans 6 to the Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Romans 6 Let’s skip to Romans 6, where Paul takes up the question again. But realize that in chapter 4, Paul explains in detail how salvation by faith is based on God’s covenant with Abraham. In chapter 5, Paul explains … Continue reading →

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Galatians: A Summer Series

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

This summer, June – August 2012, my congregation is studying Galatians in the adult Bible classes, the college class, and in the high school class. It’s part of the multi-generational strategy we adopted last year. We’re going to mix up … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works: Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

As predicted, I caught quite a bit of criticism for taking — (1Jo 4:18 ESV) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: Paul’s Defense in Romans 3

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 3:8 ESV)  8 And why not do evil that good may come?–as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just. Notice the charge Paul responds to: “why not do evil that good may come?” Why were such charges being … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works: The Relationship Paradigm

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’ve said this many times before, but given where we are in the discussion, I really have to reiterate this point: People are far more motivated by relationship than reward and punishment. My parents are nearly 90. They couldn’t spank … Continue reading →

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