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In Reply to Patrick Mead’s “The Problem with Elders,” Part 3B (Further Regarding Authority)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We should next consider — (Eph 4:11-14 ESV) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 … Continue reading →

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In Reply to Patrick Mead’s “The Problem with Elders,” Part 3A 1/2 (Reflecting on the Comments)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Let’s think a bit about elders and positional authority. God as giver of authority I quote frequent commenter Price, who said it better than I could — Was there ever a time in the history of mankind that God didn’t … Continue reading →

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In Reply to Patrick Mead’s “The Problem with Elders,” Part 3A (Regarding Authority)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Let’s talk about positional authority. We’ve been down this road before, and so I’ll try to keep it brief. The scriptures refer to the same men as “elders,” “overseers,” and “shepherds.” What would a First Century reader have heard in … Continue reading →

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In Reply to Patrick Mead’s “The Problem with Elders,” Part 2 (Summary of My Views)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Jay F Guin

If you’ve not yet read them, here are Patrick’s original posts — The Problem With Elders, Part 1 The Problem With Elders, Part 2 The Problem With Elders, Part 3 The Problem With Elders, Part 4 The Problem with Preachers, … Continue reading →

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In Reply to Patrick Mead’s “The Problem with Elders,” Part 1 (Why So Many Bad Elders?)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’m a big Patrick Mead fan. He’s spoken at my home congregation more than once, I’m an avid reader of both his blogs, and I think he’s just a very fine preacher and writer. And I have great respect for … Continue reading →

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Further re Surgery and Break

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The second surgery went very well — better than the first. With both lenses replaced, I immediately had much improved vision. It was really a bit staggering. Two days later, the vision is very clear, driving is easier, reading is … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Question re Book Funds

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — Our church, despite being 500-600 people doesn’t have a clear policy on a minister’s book fund. Do they get one? How much? Are the books theirs or the church’s? Do you have any thoughts/advice on this? … Continue reading →

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Surgery No. 2 and a Break

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

My new eye is doing better, but I’m about to go under knife again come Wednesday. And I’ve just not been able to get caught up with not being able to see and all. Well, I can see. I’m not … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan: Some Conclusions

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re working through Covenant: God’s Purpose, God’s Plan. by John H. Walton. Walton suggests several conclusions from his work. To begin with, the Old Testament is largely not about the salvation history of the Jews. The Law of Moses is … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan: Why God Gave the Law of Moses, Part 2

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Jay F Guin

We’re working through Covenant: God’s Purpose, God’s Plan. by John H. Walton. In Christ, the covenant relationship is redefined, but the basic thrust of the covenant has not changed. Now the character of God is revealed not through legislative examples … Continue reading →

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