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.

Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The sins of Jerusalem There are several parallels between Jeremiah 7 – 9 and 1 John. Both teach against murder — (Jer 7:9-11 ESV) 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Long before I started this blog, I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace, which was published and is now available as a free download here. There I lay out my understanding of how a Christian might fall from grace. … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 5

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

God is a creative being. Indeed, he first introduces himself to readers of the Bible as the Creator. One of God’s redemptive purposes is to restore mankind to the image of God — a creative image. And yet the modern church … Continue reading →

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On Judging People

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Thanks to Jesus Creed.

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Cells Phones in the Assembly

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin
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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 4

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I need to, at last, turn to Robert E. Webber’s Ancient-Future Worship: Proclaiming and Enacting God’s Narrative, in which he proposes a fresh direction for the Christian assembly. He writes (p. 40), Worship–daily, weekly, yearly–is rooted in the gospel. And when worship … Continue reading →

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Tulsa Lectures: Resources (Revised)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Here are links to the materials I referenced in my Friday lectures: Order CDs of the three classes Ray Vander Laan audio lectures (free download) Faith Lessons (7 DVD Set) Ray Vander Laan The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership … Continue reading →

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Tulsa Lectures: Introduction

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m on the way back to Tuscaloosa from Tulsa. I spoke for nearly three hours yesterday to a room filled with elders. It was a delightful experience to spend so much time with men filled with such passion for the … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 3

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Story What is the message that the assembly should communicate to the members and to visitors? There are, of course, countless good things that one might teach, but what is the over-arching goal? Sometimes we approach the assembly microscopically, that … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Encouragement Continuing in the instruction of the author of the Hebrews, we read — (Heb 10:24-25 ESV)  24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,  25 not neglecting to meet together, as … Continue reading →

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