Author Archives: Jay F Guin

About Jay F Guin

My name is Jay Guin, and I’m a retired elder. I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace about 18 years ago. I’ve spoken at the Pepperdine, Lipscomb, ACU, Harding, and Tulsa lectureships and at ElderLink. My wife’s name is Denise, and I have four sons, Chris, Jonathan, Tyler, and Philip. I have two grandchildren. And I practice law.

SOTM: Matthew 6:7-8 (On Short Prayers and Why Bother to Pray)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Mat 6:7-8 ESV)  “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.  8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what … Continue reading →

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Little Chief: “Brothers”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Jay F Guin
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SOTM: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (Hypocrisy)

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I have some questions about this passage — (Mat 6:1-6 ESV) “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. … Continue reading →

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NeedToBreathe: “Oohs and Ahhs”

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Jay F Guin
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SOTM: Matthew 5 (Summary)

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Jay F Guin

So, to return to an outline of the SOTM I suggested several posts ago — When is it? It’s the dawn of the Kingdom promised by the Law and the Prophets. Therefore, it’s time to turn back toward God (to … Continue reading →

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NeedToBreathe: “Brother”

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Ramblers in the wilderness Yeah we can’t find what we need We get a little restless from the searching Get a little worn down in between Like a bull chasing a matador is man left to his own schemes But … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5 (Hermeneutics)

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Let’s talk a little hermeneutics. I’ve disagreed with McKnight’s interpretation of several of these passages because I disagree with his hermeneutics. He sees Jesus as legislating new laws because Jesus disagrees with Moses on various points. I disagree. After all, … Continue reading →

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Young Oceans

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jay F Guin

THE GATES (Proverbs 8:17): Did You say, ‘seek, you will surely find’? I am searching, Lord turn Your eyes to mine But I’m weary, pacing at these gates Jesus come, come now, don’t delay Like a child, ever faithful may … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:43-48 (Love Your Enemy)

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Mat 5:43-48 ESV) “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  45 so that you may … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:38-42 (Just War)

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I’m finding myself in the just war camp. I’m not 100% comfortable here, but it makes better sense to me than anything else I’ve heard. History The doctrine defining a just war goes back to Augustine. Augustine was a bishop … Continue reading →

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