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 Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 2.5

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Let’s see. I put up a post, based on 1 John, suggesting that whether we are remain saved or have fallen away depends on love, and some find that my teaching lacks substance or even implies antinomianism (the absence of … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 2

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Second, one thing that greatly bothers many who first hear this teaching is the lack of objective commands. Faith and penitence are so subjective — surely there are actual commands that must be obeyed! Again, harken back to when we … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Denomination: Answering Some Questions, Part 2

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Jay F Guin

3. Strategy: “How will we get the job done?” Leaders re-equip members and themselves with whatever it will take to reach for their new future. They plot and prepare for the step-by-step progress that will make the dream come true. … Continue reading →

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Christian Evidences: New Archaeological Find

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

This is from the Jerusalem Post, by way of the Jesus Creed — A breakthrough in the research of the Bible has shed new light on the period in which the Bible could have been written, testifying to Hebrew writing … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: The Progressive Line, Part 1

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Hank asked a series of questions regarding the difference between the conservative and progressive points of view. I’m going to try to answer them. My point is that the answer IS NOT to just deny that there even is a … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 2

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Jay F Guin

To understand our salvation, we have to understand what the Curse cost us. Multiply (Gen 1:28a)  God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Sex and bearing children aren’t … Continue reading →

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Ministry Ideas: Haiti and the Culture of Poverty

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Jay F Guin

As we ponder the horrific results of the earthquake in Haiti, we can’t help but realize the greatest problem suffered by Haiti is poverty, not natural disaster. But for their severe, intransigent poverty, the damage done by the earthquake would … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Denomination/The Fork in the Road: In Reply to Greg

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Greg wrote, My Friends; Let me first state, for the record, I have never believed that Jay Guin has ever attempted to misrepresent my convictions and I have every confidence that Jay wants to honestly examine the issues before us. … Continue reading →

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Replanting a Denomination: Answering Some Questions, Part 1

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Let’s see if we can find answers to some of the questions posed back in this post — 1. Identity: “Why are, we in business? What are our assets and strengths?” Members rediscover who they are and why they exist … Continue reading →

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Surprised by Hope: Mission and the End of Time, Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The translators of 2 Pet 3:10-13 are steeped in the traditional view that the world in which we live will be burned into nothingness, and we’ll then be swept away into disembodied bliss in a spiritual existence in heaven. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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