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.

The Age of Accountability: Original Sin

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I guess we have to start with the doctrine of original sin. The term is used in different senses by different people, but regardless of the vocabulary you choose, the idea is that Adam’s sin in inherited, so that even … Continue reading →

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Colossians 2:15

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 2:15 ESV) 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Recall the context. V. 14 vividly speaks of God nailing our indebtedness to him to the cross. V. 15 continues … Continue reading →

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Church Plants and Missions: A Framework: Benefits; Time Off

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Benefits We encourage our missionaries to attend continuing education at least once at year, to be paid for out of the work fund. I began this series pointing out the failure of many churches and many missionaries to keep up … Continue reading →

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Church Web Site Design

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I have a question: What makes for an excellent church web site? We’re looking at spiffing up our site, and I thought it would be helpful to hear from several voices just what a church needs to put on its … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Church in Jacksonville, Florida

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I have a friend of a friend looking for a progressive congregation in Jacksonville, Florida. Any suggestions?

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The Holy Spirit: Romans 12:3-8

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 12:3-5 ESV)  3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith … Continue reading →

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“The Red Letters Project” — Lyrics by Matthew, an apostle of Jesus of Nazareth

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Tyndale House publishing — not your usual source for rock and roll music — has just released “The Red Letters Project,” a 3 CD set of rock music including all of Jesus’ words recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. That’s … Continue reading →

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“Lift Up Your Eyes,” by Marc Scibilia

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Y’varekh’ka ADONAI v’yishmerekha Ya’er ADONAI panav eleikha vichunekka Yissa ADONAI panav eleikha v’yasem l’kha shalom Lift up your eyes, Lift up your eyes You who sit in darkness will see the light if you’ll Lift up your eyes The LORD … Continue reading →

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Church Plants and Missions: A Framework: Termination; Pay

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Termination Should the missionary fail to adhere to the moral and spiritual standards that apply to all our ministers, we may, at our discretion, cease all support immediately without severance. It’s a sad truth that sometimes you have to fire … Continue reading →

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MDR: How much misery? (Third draft)

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I get emails – Jay, I have done some counseling with people in the church. One brother in his 60’s told me recently that he had been very unhappy and even miserable in his married life for over 35 years. … Continue reading →

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