Category Archives: Textual studies

Ephesians 1:15-19 The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Eph 1:15-19 (Eph 1:15-19 ESV)  15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,  16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in … Continue reading →

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Ephesians 1:11-14: Hope, the Spirit, the Seal, and the Engagement Ring

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Verses 1:11-12 (Eph 1:11-12 ESV)  11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the … Continue reading →

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Colossians: Further on the Instrumental Music Question (In Reply to Alexander), Part 2

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Alexander wrote, I would never call it sinful to use intruments in worship. But I call it inconsistent with the idea of Restoration. If we strive for unity through going back to the “Ancient Order of Things”, a-capella worship (to … Continue reading →

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Colossians: Further on the Instrumental Music Question (In Reply to Alexander), Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Alexander wrote, I would never call it sinful to use instruments in worship. But I call it inconsistent with the idea of Restoration. If we strive for unity through going back to the “Ancient Order of Things”, a-capella worship (to … Continue reading →

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Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 10, Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Eph 1:3-6 ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,  4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation … Continue reading →

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Ephesians: Introduction; 1:1 – 6, Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

My church’s adult Bible classes are all studying Ephesians for the fall quarter. The church staff has provided me with copious notes and even a poster for each lesson. I’ll be writing my own stuff. I won’t entirely ignore the … Continue reading →

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Colossians: The Instrumental Music Question, Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The text Now, I guess it’s time for Colossians — (Col 3:12-16 ESV) 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,  13 bearing with one another and, if one has … Continue reading →

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Colossians: The Instrumental Music Question, Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We’ve covered instrumental music countless times on this blog, and long-time readers may well be tired of the question. But Col 3:16 is next up for the class I’m teaching, and  this will be a lesson taught in just for … Continue reading →

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Colossians 2:16-23, Part 2

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 2:16 ESV)  16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. The false teaching Paul preaches against has the ability to … Continue reading →

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Colossians 2:16-23, Part 1

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Col 2:16-23 ESV)  16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath.  17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but … Continue reading →

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