Category Archives: Theology

Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 5

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Available light And so those who’ve never even heard the gospel are punished? Surely not! Jesus certainly seems to say so here, doesn’t he? But we need to look deeper. We begin by noticing that ignorance lessens the punishment. A … Continue reading →

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Baptism/Amazing Grace: A Conversation Over Lunch, Part 4

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Perpetual conscious torment Wouldn’t you agree that perpetual, conscious torment is a very, very harsh punishment for people who’ve never even heard the gospel? Or good people who just weren’t persuaded by a bad evangelist? I know the theory that … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Theology, General: The Gospel and Football, Part 2

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jay F Guin

But seriously folks, the preacher really should preach against Auburn. Every week. That would generate some major enthusiasm! Okay, that’s not serious at all — except in this sense: in football, we know who the enemy is. It’s Auburn. And … Continue reading →

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Theology, General: The Gospel and Football, Part 1

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Reader Bill Perkins wrote this comment: Football is better than religion for many, and here is why: 1.  No one is late for the game, as a matter of fact they show up hours early for fellowship with fellow fans. … Continue reading →

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The Canon

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[Reposted due to being lost in the computer crash.] Charles, The closed canon theory is admittedly hard to prove from the Bible. There are usually two arguments made: 1. Cessationism, that is, miraculous gifts, include the gifts of prophecy, died … Continue reading →

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For a Fall Funeral

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Jay F Guin

It’s fall, the time when leaves fall down to the ground. And it’s one of the most glorious falls I’ve ever had. A sudden burst of freezing air transformed the leaves from the ordinary green of life to extraordinary yellow, purple, and red. … Continue reading →

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Inerrancy: Friday’s Questions

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

These questions relate to my essay from Monday morning — Comment as you wish — except you may not speak disrespectfully of the Word of God. You may certainly point out alleged contradictions so long as such comments are made … Continue reading →

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