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.

Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 16

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jay F Guin

You said something about God giving believers crowns and making them kings. Are you kidding? I’ve never heard such a thing! Are you sure you aren’t taking some very symbolic language all too literally? After all, if Jesus is the … Continue reading →

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Is It True of the Church, Too?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Thanks to Comic JK.

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 15

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m beginning to get it, I think, but it still seems that God could save the righteous unbeliever if he so chose. First, I deny that there is such a thing. No one is righteous — not in the sense … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Devil Wears Nada: Satan Exposed!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

“Reverently irreverent!” — Jay Guin “Perfect beach reading for the vacationing theologian!” — Jay Guin Well, I didn’t actually make the back cover, but that’s only because I didn’t get a prepublication copy. If only … So anyway, I’ve been trying … Continue reading →

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Leadership: What to Share with Visitors

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — The small congregation I attend has some copies of Brownlow’s “Why I’m a Member of the Church of Christ” sitting out and today I saw a member give a copy to a visitor. I’m wondering if … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 14

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

So I’m starting to get it, but it’s not entirely sinking in. Are you saying that salvation has to be by faith because only faith in Jesus can produce the relationship that God craves? I didn’t say that, actually, but … Continue reading →

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Leadership: How to Handle Staff During Two Services

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — We have recently started having 2 worship services on Sundays.  For the first month we encouraged all shepherds and staff to attend both services.  Now its just the pulpit minister who obviously has to be at … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 13

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Well, you’ve said a lot about faith, but I’m still waiting for the answer to my question: Why faith in Jesus? Sorry for being so long winded, but faith seems very arbitrary unless you understand what faith really is. I … Continue reading →

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Church Finances and Business: The Housing Allowance Is Only for One House

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

In Commissioner v. Driscoll (not Mark Driscoll of the Mars Hill Church in Seattle fame), the federal Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a minister may claim the housing allowance exclusion for only one house.

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 12

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

That was touching story. And it kind of makes sense. But I’m still struggling with how any of that is “faith”! To me, “faith” is what you believe. Welcome to the 16th Century. It’s time to learn what’s been learned … Continue reading →

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