Category Archives: Index

Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 3

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Justice But what makes that good? How is it good that anyone is damned — for any reason? I agree that what God wants is, by definition, good, but shouldn’t we able to understand it? Why should God’s notion of … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Grace, Available Light, Baptism, Uncategorized | 31 Comments

Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 2

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The fate of those who’ve never heard the gospel What happens to those who’ve never heard the gospel? It’s hardly fair that they be damned,  you know. Believe it or not, I disagree. It’s perfectly fair. But before we get … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Grace, Available Light, Baptism, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Thanks for joining me. I’ve read some deeply disturbing articles lately about salvation, and I consider you a clear thinker. We don’t often agree, but I still find our conversations helpful. And (who knows?) maybe one day you’ll actually convince … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Grace, Available Light, Baptism, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Acts 2:38: My Reply to Olan Hicks’ Comments on Baptism

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Jay F Guin

A few days ago, I posted a criticism of my own views on baptism received from Olan Hicks. I have great respect for Br. Hicks and invited him to participate in a discussion on his critique here, and he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Acts, Uncategorized | 80 Comments

Elders: Ewe Shall Not Pass!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

What happens when sheep have no shepherd.  

Posted in Elders, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Baptism: New Wineskins Issue

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

New Wineskins is in the process of posting a series of articles about the boundaries of fellowship. I’ve written an article on baptism scheduled to go live tomorrow. The articles in this issue already posted are listed in the table … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptism, New Wineskins Magazine, Uncategorized | 199 Comments

Instrumental Music: An Email Regarding Proving God’s Will

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — From reading several of your posts, it seems that you have a flawed application and understanding of authority (especially in light of vocal music only). I will lay forth two basic arguments: First, the Bible teaches … Continue reading →

Posted in Instrumental Music, Uncategorized | 95 Comments

Acts 2:38: Olan Hicks’ Comments on Baptism

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I’m an Olan Hicks fan. Br. Hicks has written extensively on divorce and remarriage, advocating a generous, gracious view contrary to the usual legalism. As a result, he’s suffered all sorts of criticism, even being profiled as “apostate” by Contending … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Acts, Uncategorized | 41 Comments

Elders: Questions

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jay F Guin

What’s the difference between a shepherd, overseer, and an elder? I’ve had a number of questions in the comments and in private emails asking me to explain the differences among the three terms for elder: * Shepherd or pastor (same … Continue reading →

Posted in Elders, Uncategorized | 51 Comments

Church Finances and Business: The Supreme Court and the Ministerial Exemption

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The US Supreme Court recently ruled unanimously in favor of the so-called “ministerial exception” for churches in HOSANNA-TABOR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL v. EEOC. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination due to a disability. However, the courts hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Finances and Business, Uncategorized | 7 Comments