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Inerrancy: An Essay

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[This is a really long post. I’d normally post this about 1,000 to 1,500 words at a time, and it would take six or so posts spread over two or three weeks to do so. But, of course, that means … Continue reading →

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Resident Aliens, by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon, Part 1

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been wanting to post a series on this book for years — but could never quite get to it. Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony is a great book. It was first published in 1989 and continues to have … Continue reading →

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? Chapter 8

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re working our way through Leroy Garrett’s book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! … Continue reading →

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Communion Meditation: Jesus Gave Thanks

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(Luk 22:17-20 ESV) 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit … Continue reading →

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“Hell Is Real (But I Hate to Admit It)” by Brian Jones

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I got this book to review kind of by accident. I got an email asking me to review it, and I responded that, since I’m a conditionalist, they likely would rather that I not. But they sent the book anyway. … Continue reading →

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 3

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The church and politics There’s much discussion today about the relationship between church and state. David Lipscomb’s Civil Government was a major influence on the thought of the Churches of Christ until Foy Wallace very nearly erased all lines between … Continue reading →

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Missional living In the last few years, there have been dramatic shifts in our understanding of the scriptures — not so much in terms of doctrine as in how to live the doctrine. David Lipscomb’s service during the Nashville cholera … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Penn State

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The scrimmages and warm up games are over … … and the real season begins at Penn State.

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Dear Greg, First, I want to reiterate my congratulations on your appointment to the editorship of the Gospel Advocate. It’s an incredible and well-deserved honor. The Advocate remains highly influential in many segments of the Churches of Christ, and you … Continue reading →

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A Reminder about Commenting

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Since I removed the IntenseDebate software from the site, it’s not been possible for readers to comment via email. Every once in a while, a reader who reads via email responds to a comment by responding to the email. It … Continue reading →

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