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Author Archives: Jay F Guin
Do We Have to Obey?
In classrooms and Internet discussion boards, many are asking, “Do we have to obey?” The question is prompted by a concern that the Bible’s teaching on grace seems to contradict the many verses that require us to obey God’s commands. … Continue reading
Interpreting the Bible: Why Hermeneutics Isn’t a Science
The other night, I was surfing the Internet to learn more of what others think about Biblical hermeneutics. I was astonished to learn how many people from many different faith traditions refer to hermeneutics as a “science.” You see, to … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Big Rocks Go in First!
Several years ago, our then minister, Buddy Jones, preached a powerful sermon. He begin with a large, clear glass. Maybe it was a brandy snifter. He began by talking about how busy we all are. He placed some large smooth … Continue reading
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Reflections on the Instrumental Music Question
Here I am, an elder of an a cappella Church of Christ, and we just had another wonderful worship service with truly marvelous singing. We’ve figured out how to do a truly excellent job with our singing (praise team of … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Instruments of Music
So let’s try out all these theories on a tough question: is a cappella music in worship mandatory? Rather than considering the traditional arguments, let’s go through the hermeneutical principles taught earlier and see where they lead us. Each bold … Continue reading
Interpreting the Bible: But I Say Unto You …
Additional important examples of Jesus’ hermeneutics are found in the Sermon on the Mount. Early in the sermon, Jesus declares, (Matt. 5:17-18) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Woe to You Pharisees!
Consider how Jesus interpreted the Old Testament: (Matt. 23:16-22) “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his … Continue reading
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Interpreting the Bible: Learn from Your Opponents
Many years go, public television aired a biography of Socrates. I well remember an exchange between him and one of his opponents– Opponent: Socrates, you have to stop teaching these lies! You’re destroying your reputation. People are laughing at you. … Continue reading
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Lipscomb’s Summer Celebration
Amazingly enough, I’ve been invited to speak at Lipscomb’s Summer Celebration, which is what they call their lectureship nowadays. It’ll be good to visit my alma mater and share a few ideas on grace. The topic is “What Really Is … Continue reading
Interpreting the Bible: Learn from History
I imagine this sounds contradictory to what I just said about being cautious in using the Patristics, but it’s not. We do need to learn from history, but what we need to learn is more about ourselves. The Bible is … Continue reading
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