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.

Tornado

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Tuscaloosa, my hometown, was hit by an F4 or 5 tornado, but I’m ok and know no one who’s been hurt. There are several other tornadoes in the state, but they seem to be finished with Tuscaloosa. Please be in … Continue reading →

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1 John 4:1-6 (Testing spirits; overlapping circles; listening to the apostles)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 4:1-3 ESV) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every … Continue reading →

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1 John 3:16-23 (laying down our lives; the Spirit; prayer)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 3:16 ESV) 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. John has just simply and powerfully defined “love” in the Christian context. … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: Return, The Messiah, The Spirit

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Return from Exile (Isa 40:1-2 ESV) Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.  2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Making Your Kids Hate Church

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

How to make your kids hate church, as suggested by the Resurgence — 1. Make sure your faith is only something you live out in public 2. Pray only in front of people 3. Focus on your morals 4. Give financially … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 11: Contextualization; Surrender

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Co 9:19-23 ESV) 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. … Continue reading →

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Restoration Voices

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I was musing on how valuable free ebooks are. It’s just immensely helpful to have the online resources we have today. Years ago, I tried to learn about the history of the Restoration Movement — since neither my home church nor … Continue reading →

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Paul Simon: The Afterlife

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

After I died, and the make up had dried, I went back to my place. No moon that night, but a heavenly light shone on my face. Still I thought it was odd, there was no sign of God just … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Church Mergers

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is from Leadership Network: According to Warren’s research at Leadership Network, 2% of U.S. Protestant churches have been part of a merger in the last two years. Another 8% say they will probably merge in the next two years. … Continue reading →

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From Paul Simon’s New Album

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Love is eternal sacred light Free from the shackles of time Evil is darkness, sight without sight A demon that feeds on the mind How’d it all begin? Started with a bang Couple of light years later, stars and planets … Continue reading →

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