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Author Archives: Jay F Guin
The New Perspective: Introduction & Galatians
Serious students of Paul have likely run into the so-called “new perspective” on Paul. This began with E. P. Sanders and has been taken up by others, particularly N. T. Wright. There are various shades of interpretation among different scholars, … Continue reading
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Amazing Grace: Scruples, Part 2
In some settings, the scruples of the weaker brothers effectively prevent fellowship due to their weak faith. Hence, Paul had Timothy circumcised to be able to teach unconverted Jews who were too bigoted to listen to a Gentile. My own … Continue reading
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Amazing Grace: Scruples, Part 1
A friend in another town recently asked me about Paul’s instructions on the scruples of other Christians. It seems some brothers suggested to her that she should consider them the “weaker brother” described in Romans 14 and so refuse certain … Continue reading
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My Recent Surgery, Part 2
UPDATE 10/1/07 I’ve not taken a pain pill since Saturday. It would’ve been Friday, except I passed a kidney stone Saturday morning and grabbed the best stuff on my shelf fast! (That really shouldn’t count, you know.) I’ve not been … Continue reading
A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 3
Messrs. AC and IM meet for lunch a third time to finish up their discussion. AC: I took good notes last time. At least I thought I did. I made an appointment with my preacher to discuss these thoughts, and … Continue reading
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A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 2
As I try to cope with my recovery from surgery, I find I have to take naps. I didn’t mean to fall out during today’s sermon–which was a fine sermon–but my body just needed 20 winks. It only got 2 … Continue reading
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A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 1
Well, following my back surgery, I’m finally off narcotics. I’m not sure whether I’m thinking more or less clearly. But I’m sure having some strange dreams! I was still reflecting on that Christian Chronicle ad as this dream came to … Continue reading
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A Time to Speak
This month’s Christian Chronicle (October 2007) features a two-page ad from a group of Church of Christ preachers organized as NewTestamentChurchToday.org. The ad advocates a cappella music as the exclusive authorized means of worship. The purpose of this post is … Continue reading
Church Discipline: Conclusions
Let’s take a moment and reflect on what the scriptures teach us about church discipline. As you’ve seen, I like to make charts. I particularly find it helpful to break things down based on the faith, hope, love or Christ, … Continue reading
Church Discipline: Divisiveness
We’ve already considered Rom. 16:17. (Rom 16:17) I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. This is … Continue reading
