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.

Illegal Aliens

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Jay F Guin

A very thoughtful post from Patrick Mead on illegal immigration. It’s particularly impressive how he develops a Christian viewpoint separate from the political positions being argued. A few of my own thoughts are here– Sodom, Gomorrah & Illegal Aliens, Part … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: Genesis, Part 2 (the meaning of “helper”)

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Jay F Guin

What does “helper” really mean? The word translated “helper” is the Hebrew word ‘ezer. Following are all the other occurrences of the word in the Old Testament: (Exo. 18:4) [T]he other was named Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 6

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Yet, I haven’t 100% rejected the idea that being gay is OK with God. You can’t just undo a lifetime of being taught homosexuality is the worst possible sin in a short period of time. No, it’s not the worst … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Mission of God Through the Church, Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Jay F Guin

That was the theology. This is the missiology: a theory of how to do benevolence. I came to some of the foregoing conclusions, not by studying benevolence, but by asking how we can conduct teen and campus ministries in such … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: Genesis, Part 1

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Jay F Guin

The most important scriptures dealing with the role of women are found in Genesis. In a number of places, Paul refers to the Creation accounts as the basis for his teachings regarding women (see 1 Cor. 11:8-9; 1 Cor 14:34; … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Mission of God Through the Church, Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I’m teaching this because I’ve had (been given, actually, I think) some thoughts that I’m having trouble expressing. They are (you won’t be surprised to learn) about community service or benevolence. I just don’t think I’ve been able to adequately … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 5

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I am about to give up the church of Christ because I can’t go on living a lie. If people in my singles class and my minister knew how I really am, I would be condemned and whatever else. Living … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the Oversight of Missions and Other Outreaches

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I’m a lawyer. I represent scores of churches and nonprofits. I’ve served on several nonprofit boards. I’ve gotten more nonprofits approved by the IRS than I can count. I know what I’m talking about. When it comes to nonprofits within … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: Four Alternative Views (edited)

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Jay F Guin

In 1 Women in the Church , Carroll Osburn reviews the literature on the role of women in the church and states that the positions of the authors may be summarized in four categories (I really have to apologize for … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 3.5

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Anonymous commented, When I say lonely, I’m talking about not having a life partner. I think getting the alcohol out of my system and my life made me realize the loneliness that exists. I can’t drink it away and numb … Continue reading →

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