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.

Real Restoration: Luke: Jesus Reads Isaiah in the Synagogue

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(Luk 4:16-21 ESV)  16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read.  17 And the scroll of … Continue reading →

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Missions: Mark Woodward, Part 1

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Well, I just added Mark Woodward’s blog to my Google Reader. It’s because of an extended series on mission work he’s just finished. I’m so taken by it I’m going to post on it post by post. And rather than … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: A History of Christian Rock

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Interesting article from Christianity Today on Christian rock music. Here’s the line that caught my eye — Really, my concept of “Christian music,” which begins in about 1980 and ends in 2000 (around the time I got bored with it), … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Bob Dylan!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Dylan is turning 70. Read every word: In the time of my confession, in the hour of my deepest need When the pool of tears beneath my feet flood every newborn seed There’s a dyin’ voice within me reaching out … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Temptations of Jesus

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The temptations In each of the three synoptic Gospels, Jesus’ ministry begins with a series of temptations. Commentators approach these from various perspectives, and it’s likely that no one perspective is the uniquely right one. I’m sure the authors intended to … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Reformed Worship Leaders on Worship

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Resurgence published an interview with several worship leaders at prominent Reformed mega-churches. “Reformed” means Calvinist. Now, all the churches these men minister for are instrumental and contemporary. Some are multi-campus churches. The stereotype is that large, instrumental, “denominational” congregations are … Continue reading →

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The End of the World

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin
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The Fork in the Road: Who Is My Neighbor?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Tornados have a way of bringing out the best and worst in people. While some people were desperately searching for the injured, others were desperately searching for things to steal. It’s times like these when you find out who someone … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Gospel of Luke: John the Baptist teaches about the Kingdom

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

When I was young, my home church didn’t talk much about John the Baptist. In fact, we kids found it scandalous that he was, quite plainly, a “Baptist.” It sounded like “John the Presbyterian” to our ears! And some preachers … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Former Preacher

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

So … I’ve been ever so slowly checking out the blogs that scored high on the recent survey at OneInJesus. The first one I’ve been reading is Dan Bouchelle’s “Confessions of a Former Preacher.” And he’s converted me. I’m a … Continue reading →

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