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.

1 John 2:12-17 (Maturing in Christ; the world)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A poem about maturing in Christ (1Jo 2:12-14 ESV) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from … Continue reading →

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1 John 2:9-11

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 2:9-11 ESV)  9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.  10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.  11 But whoever … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 6: The Story and Temples of the Spirit

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The assembly in light of the Story We start in the Garden. The question is: How did Adam worship? Was there a bunch of rules and do’s and don’t’s? No, I think his worship is found in — (Gen 3:8a … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Why Millennials Are Leaving the Church

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

According to Richard Beck, a professor of psychology at Abilene Christian University, So what happened? Why didn’t Gen X leave the church while the Millennials [also known as Generation Y] are leaving in droves? The difference between Generations X and … Continue reading →

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IntenseDebate: New Features

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just added the following new features — * Ability to insert emoticons in the comments. There’s a button immediately above the box. This has been frequently requested and will surely help avoid hurt feelings over comments that were intended … Continue reading →

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IntenseDebate: Instructions/Questions

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’m still sorting through some installation issues, and need the readers’ help to work out the kinks. When I decided to start blogging, I wasn’t really planning on becoming a programmer as well! Subscriptions I’ve had complaints about readers being … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Abraham’s Covenant with God, Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Let’s look more closely at the several covenants God made with Abraham — Many descendants (Gen 15:5 ESV) 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: The First Church of Moses

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Greek word for “church” or “congregation” has fascinating roots in the Old Testament — roots that are rarely taught in my tribe. Consider — (Deu 4:9-10 ESV)  9 “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 5: “In Spirit and truth”

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Only now are we ready to understand John 4 — (John 4:19-20 ESV) 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Community for Progressive Ministers and Churches

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — I am a graduate of a CENI school, and I have moved far, far away from the “conservative” CoC movement, and have been “marked and avoided” by many whom I thought were friends. Since then the … Continue reading →

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