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.

The Revelation: Chapter 21:8 (the second death)

For those who aren’t sons of God, (Rev. 21:8 ESV) 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns … Continue reading

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A Question about Divorce and Remarriage

I received the following comment over at GraceConversation.com, at the post “Proposition One: Doctrinal error can lead to eternal damnation, by Phil Sanders.” For some reason, I’m not getting current notices of comments there, and so this response is a little … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:7 (Reflecting on a Conversation about Check-Cashing Services)

(Rev. 21:7 ESV)  7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.  Now, I’m no expert on the check cashing business or its impact on the poor. I … Continue reading

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (Does the Spirit take our free will?)

A reader wrote, To blame the Spirit for what every Christian thinks and writes hardly seems sensible. Yet I think that’s what I’m hearing Jay teach. 1. I might credit the Spirit with some things, but I blame it for nothing. The … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:7 (A Conversation about Check-Cashing Services)

The preacher acted as chairman. After a brief prayer, he began with a statement he’d rehearsed all day. Preacher: I appreciate everyone’s willingness to serve on this committee. The city-wide pastor association wants to do something about all the check-cashing … Continue reading

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (the Spirit’s “indwelling”)

The Spirit “dwells” in the Christian. This is language borrowed by Paul from Exodus. I’ve already mentioned it in posts from earlier evenings. God dwelled with Israel in the desert as a column of smoke and fire — which rested … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:7 (Simply Jesus)

N. T. Wright’s book Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters is essential reading. Very readable and one of his most profound works. It concludes with an extensive reflection on what it … Continue reading

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (“Temple of the Holy Spirit”)

“Temple of the Holy Spirit” is from several passages, (1 Cor. 3:16-17 ESV) 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:5-7 (“I will be his God and he will be my son”)

Again, a voice is heard, but this time we’re told God himself is speaking — (Rev. 21:5 ESV) 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this … Continue reading

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (the “Seal” of the Holy Spirit)

The “seal” of the Holy Spirit is from — (Eph. 1:13-14 ESV) 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, … Continue reading

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