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 5:38-42 (Pacifism)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jay F Guin

McKnight argues in Sermon on the Mount (The Story of God Bible Commentary) for a strictly pacifist interpretation of Jesus’ words. And I have great sympathy for that position. But I can’t quite make myself totally buy into it. On the other … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:38-42 (What we deserve vs. mercy, Part 2)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Even if we were to agree on the principles announced by Jesus, the application of these principles is really tough. Some argue that we should give to those who ask even if by so doing we enable laziness. But Paul … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:38-42 (What we deserve vs. mercy, Part 1)

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Mat 5:38-42 ESV) “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:38-42 (Let the punishment fit the crime)

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Very fun video. Lyrics relevant to the post start at 3:05, but I wouldn’t skip anything. [Lyrics in the video have been updated, very cleverly. The original follows. For those not familiar with the work of Gilbert & Sullivan, here’s … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:33-37 (Swearing)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Mat 5:33-37 ESV) “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce, the Ethics)

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Jay F Guin

One last, very important point. “Divorces” in Mat 5:32 translates a word meaning to release, let go, or dismiss. The word was routinely used of ending a marriage, and so we translate “divorce,” but that’s not quite right. There’s a … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce, the Grammar)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Mat 5:31-32 ESV) “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce, the OT background)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jay F Guin

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Christopher Tin: Calling All Dawns

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Grammy winning international album, with English subtitles. Begins with the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili.

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SOTM: Matthew 5:27-30 (Lust, Part 2)