Category Archives: Uncategorized

New Wineskins: A Thought Experiment on Sola Scriptura and the Historical Argument, Part 1

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The tradition of the apostles Readers have argued that there’s a position in between the Protestant sola scriptura (the scriptures only, as argued by the Reformation leaders) and the Catholic/Orthodox view that the teachings of early church leaders and church … Continue reading →

Posted in Instrumental Music, New Wineskins Magazine, Uncategorized | 55 Comments

Re Sabbatical

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

So I went nearly a week without writing anything at all. Travel, reading, funeral, chuch work, work work, etc., etc. It was easy. Too much other stuff to do. Too worn out. Too emotionally drained. But things got better (notwithstanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

The Fork in the Road: The Man or the Plan, Part 15 (Kingdom and Community, Part 3)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

N. T. Wright on Unity Thanks to Bobby Valentine for finding this! PS — This is the last post until I return from Sabbatical.

Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

On Mourning the Demise of Our National Championship Hopes

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Alabama’s football team lost to LSU yesterday. And we lost to South Carolina a few weeks ago — the same South Carolina Gamecocks who just laid an egg against Arkansas. There is no consolation. We have zero chance at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Minister Jobs

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just added a new page called Ministers Looking for Churches / Churches Looking for Ministers, which can also be found under the “Jobs and Blogs” link at the top of the page or via the Page listing on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Reader Looking for a Church in Orlando

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A reader has asked for a recommendation for a non-legalistic congregation in Orlando, Florida. While I’m very familiar with DisneyWorld (my wife is an addict and refuses all interventions), I’m not familiar with the congregations in the area. Any suggestions?

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

The Fork in the Road: The Man or the Plan, Part 14 (Kingdom and Community, Part 2)

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

The prophets Isaiah prophesied before the time of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. While Nebuchadnezzar launched campaigns against Jerusalem, Jeremiah prophesied in Jerusalem, and Ezekiel prophesied in Babylon, among the earlier captives to be taken there. Later Daniel prophesied in Babylon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

The Fork in the Road: The Man or the Plan, Part 13 (Kingdom and Community, Part 1)

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Wednesday night class, October 27, 2010) Introduction My wife and I are big Agatha Christie fans. We love mysteries. Last Christmas, I bought her all the missing volumes for my wife’s collection — and I learned that many of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

The Fork in the Road: The Man or the Plan, Part 12 (Summary So Far)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

We’ve been talking about the nature of our faith. Why does Paul focus on faith and love as the essence of Christianity — even saying that nothing else counts for anything? (Gal 5:6 ESV) 6 For in Christ Jesus neither … Continue reading →

Posted in Fork in the Road, Uncategorized | 37 Comments

Sabbatical

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’ll shortly be leaving for my mother-in-law’s funeral, which is as good a time as any to declare a pause in the blog. I’ve been going at it for over 3 1/2 years, and the fun has worn off. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 34 Comments