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: Part 1 (Introduction, Review, Old Testament Roots)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A few weeks ago, I started this “The Man or the Plan” series, and I got distracted by a bunch of other things — on the blog and elsewhere. I promised to eventually get to baptism, and “eventually” is now. … Continue reading →

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Reconciling Jesus and Paul

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Fascinating, insightful article by Scot McKnight in Christianity Today. Required reading. (Those of you who dislike Paul, resist the temptation to vent your spleen. It will get you blocked from the site. The question is not whether Jesus and Paul … Continue reading →

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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (What Keeps Us From …?)

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

If faith working through love is the only standard, then what keeps us from … ? In a classic argument for the Regulative Principle, Kyle asks, Alright, if we can do this with instrumental music, to what else can we … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 22

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

David takes his parents to the king of Moab for protection from Saul, but David was told by a prophet of God to return to Judea. Meanwhile, Saul demands that his soldiers tell him where he may find David — … Continue reading →

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May Peace Be Widespread

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

by Christopher Tin, from “Calling All Dawns.” Kia hora te Marino is an ancient Maori prayer spoken by their seamen before a journey. In English it means “May Peace Be Widespread” — Kia hora te marino kia whakapapa pounamu te … Continue reading →

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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (Faith Only?)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Faith only? Kyle argues — The original text doesn’t say “only.”  Just as Ephesians 2:8 doesn’t say “through faith only.”  Yes, faith working through love is the heart of the gospel, but can we take this to the extreme?  Can … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Samuel 21: David and the Showbread

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(1Sa 21:1-4 ESV) Then David came to Nob to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech came to meet David trembling and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one with you?” 2 And David said to Ahimelech the priest, … Continue reading →

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Food Court Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin
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Al Maxey, Ray Downen, and Some Family Reflections

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I recently received Al Maxey’s December 2 email, “To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice.” It fits well with the study our adult Bible classes are conducting on 1 Samuel. And it has this interesting note: Thank You to Ray Downen … Continue reading →

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New Wineskins, In Reply to Kyle Pope (Does Galatians Apply to Instrumental Music?)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Two days ago, I posted an article by Kyle Pope, challenging positions I took regarding the interpretation of Galatians at New Wineskins. I want to respond to some of his points, but I have to begin by thanking Kyle for … Continue reading →

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