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The Fork in the Road: In Reply to Greg’s Comment

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own. — James Barrie, Rectorial Address, St. Andrew’s, May 3, 1922 Before impugning an opponent’s motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments. — Sidney Hook, “The Ethics … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 29 (In Reply to Roger E. Olson)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Roger E. Olson wrote an article called “My Litmus Test” in support of his inclusivist views. “Inclusivist” is a term he uses for the notion that people who’ve never heard of Jesus might be saved. The article has been circulated … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 4

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Conclusion Let’s turn back to the text — (1Jo 5:16-17 ESV) 16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life — to those who commit sins that … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 3

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Intercessory prayer We in the Churches of Christ don’t often pray for God to forgive others. After all, we teach that forgiveness requires the sinner to pray for forgiveness. Therefore, intercessory prayer is entirely foreign to our way of thinking. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The sins of Jerusalem There are several parallels between Jeremiah 7 – 9 and 1 John. Both teach against murder — (Jer 7:9-11 ESV) 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Long before I started this blog, I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace, which was published and is now available as a free download here. There I lay out my understanding of how a Christian might fall from grace. … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 5

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

God is a creative being. Indeed, he first introduces himself to readers of the Bible as the Creator. One of God’s redemptive purposes is to restore mankind to the image of God — a creative image. And yet the modern church … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Churches of Christ: Ancient-Future Assembly, Part 4

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I need to, at last, turn to Robert E. Webber’s Ancient-Future Worship: Proclaiming and Enacting God’s Narrative, in which he proposes a fresh direction for the Christian assembly. He writes (p. 40), Worship–daily, weekly, yearly–is rooted in the gospel. And when worship … Continue reading →

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Tulsa Lectures: Resources (Revised)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Here are links to the materials I referenced in my Friday lectures: Order CDs of the three classes Ray Vander Laan audio lectures (free download) Faith Lessons (7 DVD Set) Ray Vander Laan The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership … Continue reading →

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Tulsa Lectures: Introduction

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m on the way back to Tuscaloosa from Tulsa. I spoke for nearly three hours yesterday to a room filled with elders. It was a delightful experience to spend so much time with men filled with such passion for the … Continue reading →

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