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Baptism, An Exploration: “So that no one may boast”

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Boasting Because we’re boastful people, we rarely hear lessons on the theology of boasting. But the scriptures say a lot on the subject. (Jer 9:23-24 ESV) 23 Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Titus 3 — “Not because of works”

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

“Not because of works” Taking “washing” or “bath” in Titus 3:5 as a reference to baptism creates a theological problem for some, because Paul has just said — in the very same sentence — “he saved us, not because of … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Titus 3 — “The washing of regeneration”

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I saved this passage for late in the discussion because I wanted to share this story near the end. You see, when I was law school (and woolly mammoths ruled the earth), the leaders of my church asked for volunteers … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: David Brooks on the Roots of Incivility

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Click over to David Brooks’ article “Tree of Failure” and then come back a let me know what you think. Here’s an excerpt — Every sensible person involved in politics and public life knows that their work is laced with … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Community, Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

There are many reasons that it’s necessary for God’s people to be a community. The most important, I think, is that we cannot be who we were meant to be separate from each other. We are called to a mission, … Continue reading →

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Communion Meditations: On Breaking Bread

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The scriptures speak of the Lord’s Supper in terms of “breaking bread.”  For example, (Act 20:7 ESV) On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: 1 Peter 3, Part 1 (“Baptism … Now Saves You”)

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Pe 3:18-22 ESV) 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,  19 in which he … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: Can Revival Really Happen?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

It happened in Bartow County, Georgia. Watch all three videos. It takes about 20 minutes. It will be well worth your time. Can revival happen? What’s necessary for it to happen? Would your preacher be willing to show these videos … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Final Baptism Poll (For Now)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

One more poll — [poll id=”4″] In the last poll, nearly no readers were willing to damn someone because his baptism was because of sins already forgiven, that is, the typical Southern Baptist teaching. No one selected “Ignorance of God’s … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Community, Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We are saved into community. Yes, we’re also saved into forgiveness of sins and into a right relationship with Jesus. And more. But this is not either-or. Among the many things we are saved into is community. And one of … Continue reading →

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