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.

Communion Meditation: Heaven on Earth

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Jay F Guin

2,000 years ago, God saw that heaven and earth were too far apart. God very much wanted to bring heaven down to earth so that all his children could enjoy it, just as he does. And for a moment, this … Continue reading →

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Quail Springs Church of Christ “Disfellowshipped”: An Invitation

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I just received this comment — It’s nice to read some supportive words. We’ve taken the no response route as you have suggested here. On Thursday, May 1, the National Day of Prayer, we are hosting a joint worship service … Continue reading →

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Leading Change for Ministers, Part 1

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I’m frequently asked by ministers how to cope with the fact their church desperately needs to change, to escape legalism. Sometimes the elders are uncooperative, even opposed. Sometimes the elders are open to learning. Now, I’m talking about stuff I … Continue reading →

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Searching for The Third Way: Predestination, Part 3

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Jay F Guin

The scriptures that teach predestination I believe in predestination, because the Bible plainly teaches it. But I do not accept the Calvinist view. Nor do I accept the traditional view of non-Calvinists, such as most Church of Christ scholars. Rather, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Scary Lesson of Galatians, Part 0.5

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been trying to figure out a better way to introduce this difficult teaching to a Sunday school class. Where’s the one key that helps show what Paul is trying to say. Here’s an idea. Last week we studied Romans … Continue reading →

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Quail Springs Church of Christ “Disfellowshipped”: A Bone-chilling Thought

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Today is one of those nasty, winter days when it’s not cold enough to snow, not warm enough to be outside, too wet to want to get out of your car, and too windy to keep your umbrella over your … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Scary Lesson of Galatians, Part 2 (edited)

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Jay F Guin

This is a series of lessons designed for the classroom, so I’ve got to limit myself somewhat. I promised myself I’d do only 2 posts on Galatians, because I only want to do 2 classes on Galatians, and so I … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: The Scary Lesson of Galatians, Part 1 (edited)

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Jay F Guin

 [I’ve been re-posting these lessons as I edit them for the adult classes we’re teaching at my home congregation. I’ve accelerated re-posting these two lessons on Galatians by a week or two because of their relevance to the Quail Springs … Continue reading →

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Quail Springs Church of Christ “Disfellowshipped”: A Question

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Jay F Guin

Is anyone aware of a Church of Christ minister or author who considers instrumental music a sin who has publicly condemned the ad published in the Oklahoman declaring the minister at Quail Springs disfellowshipped because his congregation added an instrumental … Continue reading →

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Lessons on Grace: How Grace Unites (or Romans taught backwards)

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Jay F Guin

 [This is the next lesson in the Amazing Grace series posted some time ago. I’m re-posting because its importance to the Quail Springs situation.] One of the most illuminating studies I’ve ever done was reading Romans backwards–just starting with the … Continue reading →

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