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Author Archives: Jay F Guin
Acts 6:1-4 (Deacons)
(Act 6:1 ESV) Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. The Jerusalem congregation was, of course, entirely … Continue reading
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Community Disciplines: Bonhoeffer’s Life Together, Part 2
Bonhoeffer writes, We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ. What does that mean? It means, first, that a Christian needs others for the sake of Jesus Christ. It means, second, that a Christian comes to others … Continue reading
Community Disciplines: Bonhoeffer’s Life Together, Part 1
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a brilliant German theologian who wrote during the years leading up to World War II. The German churches were under incredible pressure to submit to the government of the Nazis, and many church leaders capitulated to the … Continue reading
Acts 5 (Further confrontations with the priestly authorities)
(Act 5:1-2 ESV) But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and … Continue reading
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It’s a Boy!! And Other Family News
I’m in Boston for the birth of my first grandchild — 4:41 a.m. ET, 19 inches long, 7 lbs. 8 oz. And he shows great test-taking aptitude, having scored 9 on his Apgar. The baby is fine but decided to … Continue reading
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Book Review: Hell: A Final Word by Edward Fudge
Edward Fudge has written a popularization of his seminal The Fire That Consumes Hell: A Final Word is scheduled for release on June 12, 2012 — but available for pre-order on Amazon.It presents a layman’s explanation of Fudge’s theory of hell, known as conditionalism … Continue reading
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Book Review: Subversive Kingdom by Ed Stetzer
I’m a big Ed Stetzer fan. Ed is a consultant to churches on church growth, especially on church planting, and an expert in missional theology. He also has a great blog about these very subjects. And so I was very pleased to … Continue reading
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Book Review: Switch
I had to pay for this book, and I’m glad I did. It’s not a church book but a book about human psychology, especially how to motivate people. And, therefore, it’s required reading for church leaders. After all, what’s harder … Continue reading
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Book Review: In Visible Fellowship by Jon Walker
I received a review copy of In Visible Fellowship: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer’s Classic Work Life Together from Leafwood Publishers a few weeks ago. I’ve been trying to be more selective about the free books I accept to review because, well, … Continue reading
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Churches of Christ: Why They Left: An Action Plan
We are reflecting on Why They Left: Listening to Those Who Have Left Churches of Christ by Flavil R. Yeakley, Jr. I read this book on the plane, flying to the Tulsa Workshop last month. I immediately knew I had … Continue reading
