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.

Thought Question: The Gospel in India

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Great, great article from Christianity Today on the growth of Christianity in India. What do you think?

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (Some Conclusions)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We are led to some difficult but important conclusions — 1.  God gets and is angry. God’s wrath is real and evident today in the Western world. His wrath is revealed in the moral decadence of modern society as God … Continue reading →

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Leadership: A Lesson from a Strange Dancer

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

If you’re a leader, you’ll understand the great value of the second dancer.

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Radical: Chapter 8, Living When Dying Is Gain

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. Platt describes a medical mission trip taken by members of his church. A couple of volunteers were treating HIV patients when they accidentally stuck … Continue reading →

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Tornado: Honor to Whom Honor Is Due

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Sunday, my congregation spent part of the worship hour honoring those involved in tornado relief efforts. I thought it would good to pass much of that information along, as I know many readers have been in prayer about the destruction … Continue reading →

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Life Isn’t Fair, Either

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin
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Amazing Grace: A Question about Hebrews 6

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The same correspondent asked about this passage — (Heb 6:1-8 ESV) Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,  … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Prodigal Son

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — Several times the subject has come up about instances like the prodigal son, and to their way of thinking, they cannot see where someone who is living such a sinful life could be saved if he … Continue reading →

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The Persecuted Church: South Sudan

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

It’s been little noted in the American press that the UN has finally managed to obtain independence for South Sudan, the portion of Sudan occupied primarily by Christians. The remaining portion of the Sudan is occupied largely by Muslims. The … Continue reading →

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (Faith and Righteousness)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

“Faith” One final point, and then I’ll try to summarize some of this. The Greek word translated “faith” is PISTIS. It’s also translated “faithfulness.” In the passages we just covered, we see God, Jesus, and believers all having PISTIS. And … Continue reading →

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