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: Introduction, 1:1 – 3

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jay F Guin

For the quarter beginning in March, my congregation’s adult classes will be studying 1 John. It’s one of my all-time favorite books. In fact, the first Bible class I ever taught in church was a series on 1 John, way … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music: Martin Luther and Instrumental Music

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The great reformer of the church, Martin Luther, wrote, The organ in worship is the insignia of Baal… The Roman Catholics borrowed it from the Jews. “Martin Luther,” Mcclintock & Strong’s Encyclopedia, Volume VI, page 762; Realencyklopadie Fur Protestantische Theologie … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music in the Old Testament: Part 7 (Prophecy of the Messiah and the End Times)

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Instruments regarding the Messiah The people had been in mourning during the time of the Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah prophesies that the Jews will return from exile and that the coming of the Messiah will result in the restoration of instrumental … Continue reading →

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Churches of Christ: God Changes the Worldwide Church of God

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is a long video — about 1:13. And I rarely listen to, much less recommend, spoken-word videos. I just don’t have the patience for them. I can read so much faster than I can listen. This is THE exception. … Continue reading →

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Good Stuff Electronical

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Just thought I’d share a few electronic tips while they’re on my mind. Verizon iPhone My AT&T iPhone 3GS just died. The battery went kaflooeey, and it was cheaper to pay the termination fee than to get the battery replaced. … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music in the Old Testament: In Response to Alexander

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[Once again, my response to a thoughtful comment is too long for the comment section, and so I’m using the posting software.] This is in response to the comment of Alexander (aka aBasnar): aBasnar/Alexander, I learn so much from your … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music in the Old Testament: Part 6 (Why David Added Instruments)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’ve covered nearly every Old Testament passage dealing explicitly with instrumental music. We now need to fit them into the larger, overall narrative of scripture. One theme that jumps out of text is that David instituted instrumental worship at the … Continue reading →

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Richland Hills, Instrumental Music, and the future of the Churches of Christ: In Reply to HistoryGuy

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[HistoryGuy’s extensive comment below requires more words for response than the comment engine will allow, and so I’m responding with a post. HistoryGuy’s comment argues his case extensively and, I believe, merits a comprehensive response.] HistoryGuy wrote, First, there is … Continue reading →

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2 Samuel: The Psalms and David’s Heart for God

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Consider David’s reaction to the death of his first son by Bathsheba — (2Sa 12:15-23 ESV) 15 Then Nathan went to his house. And the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he became sick.  16 … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music in the Old Testament, Part 5 (Temple Typology, continued)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Let’s consider the passages Alexander cites. (1Co 3:16-17 ESV) 16 Do you not know that you [plural] are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple … Continue reading →

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