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Author Archives: Jay F Guin
Comment Problems
Some readers have complained that they can’t subscribe to comments under the new system. This may not solve everyone’s problem, but often the problem turns out to be the requirement to confirm your subscription via an email. When you subscribe, … Continue reading
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Reader-Recommended Churches of Christ
I’ve compiled a list of Churches of Christ recommended by readers here over the years. I just realized that the recent post asking for recommendations in the Orlando area repeated an earlier post asking the same question, so that I … Continue reading
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Ephesians 4:11-16 (“until we all attain to the unity of the faith”)
(Eph 4:11-14 ESV) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to … Continue reading
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A Reader’s Email re Discerning God’s Will
I get emails — Good day … My question concerns knowing or descerning God’s direction. Since receiving my master’s degree I had wanted to do a Ph.D. However, since my master’s period I got involved in the church. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit and Providence, Uncategorized
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New Wineskins: A Thought Experiment on Sola Scriptura and the Historical Argument, Part 3
Another explanation for what happened Here’s how I’ve got it figured — 1. Yes, Paul certainly created a body of oral teaching. So did Jesus, who wrote nothing for us himself. Rather, he left it to his apostles to remember … Continue reading
A Reader’s Question: A Church in Philadelphia?
I get emails — I’m writing you because I truly don’t know what else to do. I have been a member in good standing of the COC in Philadelphia for many years. By a journey I believe orchestrated by God, … Continue reading
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New Wineskins: Series Gets Mentioned at “Jesus Creed”
Scot McKnight’s blog, “Jesus Creed,” is among the most popular Christian blogs in the world. And he recently posted this question — How would you respond to someone who believes that instrumental music is not an acceptable form of worship? … Continue reading
Ephesians 4:7-10 (“He gave gifts to men.”)
(Eph 4:7-10 ESV) 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to … Continue reading
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New Wineskins: A Thought Experiment on Sola Scriptura and the Historical Argument, Part 2
What writings claim to be apostolic traditions? There are some writings that claim to be preserved oral teachings of the apostles. For example, there is the Didache (“Teachings”), dated around 100 AD, which begins, The Lord’s Teaching Through the Twelve … Continue reading
New Wineskins: A Series of Comments re Instrumental Music and the Mission of God
I wrote a long series of comments over at the New Wineskins issue on instrumental music I’m the editor for. The comments aren’t too long for a post, just for comments — and the 3,000 character limit at New Wineskins … Continue reading
