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.

Baptism, An Exploration: Al Maxey’s Latest Reflection

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Most readers will be familiar with Al Maxey. Al is the author of the “Reflections” weekly emails and a pioneer in Internet ministry among Churches of Christ. Al has labored mightily for many years teaching a more grace-filled, Christ-centered theology. … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Sam 31 – 2 Sam 1 (The Death of Saul and David’s Reaction)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Sa 31:1 ESV) Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan and … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: David’s Mighty Men — David Refuses Water

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The scriptures have a number of fascinating stories about David and his 600 warriors during the time they were fleeing the wilderness, but they are not presenting in chronological order. Here is one I always considered intriguing. (2Sa 23:13-17 ESV) … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Galatians, Part 1 (Faith is Sufficient)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Regular readers know that I spend a lot of time wrestling with Galatians. It’s a vitally important book for the modern Churches of Christ. And its theme is that it’s a deadly sin, indeed, a perversion of the gospel, to … Continue reading →

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The Pattern — Or How to Deal with a Very Full Inbox

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’m experimenting with a new pattern. No, not a pattern of worship or church organization. A pattern for how to post on this blog. Readers will remember that I took a Sabbatical of sorts a few weeks ago — for … Continue reading →

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Church Finances and Business: Should My Church Incorporate? (State law)

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A reader asks whether his church should incorporate. Another reader asks whether a refusal to incorporate will protect the church from power plays such as the one describe in this earlier post. The answer is: yes, a church should unquestionably … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Brokenness, Part 1

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[The baptism series continues. I’ll be posting on Real Restoration and on baptism on alternating every-other-days. Trying hard to stick to every other day posts for my sanity.] On how pottery is made (Isa 64:8 ESV)  8 But now, O … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 29-30 (David at Ziklag)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Sa 29:1-5 ESV) Now the Philistines had gathered all their forces at Aphek. And the Israelites were encamped by the spring that is in Jezreel. 2 As the lords of the Philistines were passing on by hundreds and by thousands, … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 28 (Saul and the Witch at Endor)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is a fascinating story. It’s also very strange and filled with ambiguities. It’s really just plain weird. I love it. (1Sa 28:1-25 ESV) In those days the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: Map of David’s Campaigns

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin
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