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.

Wild Wild Horses: “Ordinary Life”

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jay F Guin

A pop song that begins with a tuba (or is it trombone?) — blown so loud it distorts — is so off the beaten path, it has to be good. (Reminds me of Imagine Dragons.)

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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 7 (“the rest were hardened”; Romans 11:7-8)

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Rom 11:7-8 (Rom. 11:7-8 ESV)  7 What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened,  8 as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would … Continue reading →

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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 6 (Has God rejected his people? Romans 11:1-6)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Jay F Guin

REMINDER: We’re considering the Vatican’s argument that the Jews are saved without faith in Jesus as Messiah because “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable,” a declaration of Paul found in Rom 11:29. Romans 11:28-29 (Rom. 11:28-29 ESV) 28 … Continue reading →

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Joel Levi: “Rangeline”

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Set My Body Free Find love. If only for a moment. Your eyes are finally open, if only for a time. Take me into that sanctuary, where no one dares to tarry. Barely even God. Set my body free. Dive … Continue reading →

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Free Books from Logos

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Jay F Guin

There’s a Facebook group dedicated to letting you know about free books from Logos and its affiliated FaithLife companies. Some of the books are old, out-of-copyright books by long-forgotten authors. But plenty are books on my wishlist. So pay attention and … Continue reading →

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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 5 (further on “calling”)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Jay F Guin

“Call” in Romans 1 Paul begins Romans speaking of God’s calling. (Rom. 1:1-7 ESV)  Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,  2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets … Continue reading →

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Submarine Lights

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Tight harmonies. Hooks like British Invasion rockers of the ’60’s. Irresistible. Like grace to a Calvinist. You have no free will. You must download.

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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 4 (OT background)

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Jay F Guin

If around 20 AD you were to ask a typical First Century Jew whether the Exile is over, he would have said “No.” You might reply, “But you’re no longer in Babylonian Captivity. How can that be?” He would explain, … Continue reading →

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The Pope, the Salvation of the Jews, and Calvinism, Part 3 (Historical background)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Jay F Guin

Romans in historical context Let’s start with a little history. Paul had never been to Rome, nor does he speak of any other apostle as having been there or founding that congregation. It appears likely to have been founded by … Continue reading →

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Christopher J. H. Wright: “Jesus Brings It All Together”

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Jay F Guin

The last post from these lectures.

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