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.

Radical: Chapter 7, There is No Plan B

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. [W]hile some professing Christians have rejected universalism intellectually, practically they may end up leading universalistic lives. They claim Christ is necessary for salvation, yet … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Nick Saban on Life

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Any lessons here for church leadership? Any lessons here for Christian life?

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? Chapter 1

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Leroy Garrett has written another book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! It has 20 chapters, offering … Continue reading →

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (Romans 3:25b-31; Justice and Boasting)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The justice of God (Rom 3:25b-26 ESV) 25b This was to show God’s righteousness [faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham], because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the … Continue reading →

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Radical: Chapters 5 and 6, The Multiplying Community; How Much Is Enough?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. Chapter 5 This chapter is about the importance of converting the lost, a task given to each Christian. It’s familiar teaching to anyone who’s … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: What Is the Church?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

At his Jesus Creed blog, Scot McKnight is working through the textbook Church: A Guide for the Perplexed by Matt Jensen and David Wilhie. I’ve not bought this one (yet), but I found a particular point about the church worthy of some reflection — … Continue reading →

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (Romans 3:21-25a; All Fall Short of the Glory of God)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 3:21-22a ESV) 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it — 22a the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all … Continue reading →

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Radical: Chapter 4, The Great Why of God

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re studying David Platt’s Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream chapter by chapter. In this chapter, Platt ponders God’s purpose in making us. On one hand, we were created by God to enjoy his grace. Apart from … Continue reading →

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God Is Not Fair: Reflecting on Patrick Mead’s Latest

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Too good not to pass along. In a previous post, Patrick posed a common problem with how we understand God — We have used Gregory Boyd’s opening illustration in “God at War” of the mutilation and death of the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Romans: God Is Not Fair (Romans 3:1-20; The Law Cannot Save)

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 3:1-2 ESV) Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. In the preceding verses, Paul demonstrates how … Continue reading →

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