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.

Instrumental Music: An Email Regarding Proving God’s Will

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — From reading several of your posts, it seems that you have a flawed application and understanding of authority (especially in light of vocal music only). I will lay forth two basic arguments: First, the Bible teaches … Continue reading →

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Acts 2:38: Olan Hicks’ Comments on Baptism

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m an Olan Hicks fan. Br. Hicks has written extensively on divorce and remarriage, advocating a generous, gracious view contrary to the usual legalism. As a result, he’s suffered all sorts of criticism, even being profiled as “apostate” by Contending … Continue reading →

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The Book of Rules

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Thanks to the Naked Pastor.

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Elders: Questions

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jay F Guin

What’s the difference between a shepherd, overseer, and an elder? I’ve had a number of questions in the comments and in private emails asking me to explain the differences among the three terms for elder: * Shepherd or pastor (same … Continue reading →

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Church Finances and Business: The Supreme Court and the Ministerial Exemption

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The US Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of the so-called “ministerial exception” for churches in HOSANNA-TABOR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL v. EEOC. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination due to a disability. However, the courts hold … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Religion vs. Christianity

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

This video has had over 17 million views! Several bloggers have already reviewed it, some with positive comments and some with negative. Let’s look at it another way. As Christians and leaders in congregations, what can we learn from this … Continue reading →

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Off Hiatus

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Well, sort of. I’m in between drafts — writing a sermon, writing about baptism for  New Wineskins (Feb. issue), preparing notes for my presentation at the Tulsa Workshop, etc. The Tulsa Workshop schedule has been posted, by the way. I’m speaking for three … Continue reading →

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On Hiatus

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m taking a few days off — likely less than a week — to work on a sermon I have to preach February 5. All my drafts thus far have been disappointing, and I blame me. I have a new … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 5 (Bad Elders)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

So what do we do with bad elders — men who have no business being elders? And how should the congregation respond to a bad decision by good elders? Bad elders No elder is perfect, and all elderships will make mistakes. But … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 4

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Jesus Now, what does Jesus say about elders? Quite a lot, actually. First, Jesus himself is referred to a “shepherd” several times, most importantly in — (John 10:11-16 ESV)  11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down … Continue reading →

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