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.

Quail Springs Church of Christ “Disfellowshipped”: More of the Same

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Well, I thought it was finally time to change the subject and talk about something other than instrumental music. But as soon as got back from vacation, there in my Inbox was an email from Al Maxey advising that another … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Progressive Churches of Christ: Part 5, Leaving the Conservatives Behind

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Jay F Guin

* The progressives have largely turned our backs on the conservatives, not creating the literature or institutions necessary to bring more conservatives into the progressive fold. Let’s suppose that a group of progressive thought leaders got together to develop a … Continue reading →

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Return from the Magic Kingdom

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Depending on how you look at it, I’m either tanned, well exercised, and rested, or sunburned, sore, and exhausted. It’s a lot of both actually. DisneyWorld was fun — especially the Tower of Terror and the Rockin’ Roller Coaster. I … Continue reading →

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An Easter Conversation

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Jay F Guin

The “Out of Ur” blog at Christianity Today often has some fascinating material. Yesterday, the editors posted this conversation with N. T. Wright about the meaning of Easter. Not only is this timely for the season, but it fits well … Continue reading →

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The Regulative Principle: The Scriptural Argument, Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Many argue that we are commanded only to do that which has been commanded. Oh, or those things which are “aids.” Or “expedients.” Just not “additions.” Additions damn but aids help. Some things are left to human wisdom, but other … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Baptism, Part 10 (Final Thoughts)

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Jay F Guin

1. God is a God of exceptions — at least when it comes to insisting on the covenant-means of obtaining forgiveness. In the Patriarchal, Mosaic, and Christian dispensations, we see God making repeated exceptions from the stated pattern of how … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Baptism, Part 9 (“Christ did not send me to baptize … .”)

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Jay F Guin

How do we deal with the fact that Paul wrote— (1 Cor. 1:17) For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel — not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied … Continue reading →

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DisneyWorld

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Well, it’s day five of the Great DisneyWorld Family Vacation. My feet hurt. I’m sunburned. My muscles ache in places I didn’t even know I had! And we’re having a great time. It’s great having all four boys and our … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Baptism, Part 8 (even more arguments)

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Jay F Guin

God’s Right to Make Exceptions Job teaches us that we have no business judging God, especially for his extraordinary generosity. I wish space allowed a thorough study of Job. Chapters 33-42 particularly make the point. Beginning in chapter 33, Elihu … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Baptism, Part 7 (additional arguments)

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Jay F Guin

In the last two posts, we considered the history God’s dealings with his people, and we learned that God has never refused his salvation to someone who approached him with faith and penitence — even when that person failed to … Continue reading →

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