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.

Salvation 2.0: Introduction

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I suppose we should start by asking what it means to be saved and to be lost. I’m not trying to write a systematic theology, and so I won’t be trying to explain who God is and the Holy Trinity. … Continue reading →

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Three Star Revival: “Sixty Days”

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Jay F Guin

New band from Knoxville. Christian roots. Going places.

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Out of the Dust: “All That I’m Made For”

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Jay F Guin
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American Opera: Shorelines

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Jay F Guin

For those who have daughters or granddaughters or might one day.

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American Opera: “Lift Up This City”

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Jay F Guin

A lamentation.

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Hiatus

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I’m going to take a few days off. Maybe a week or so. When I return, Lord willing and unless I change my mind, I want to re-cover the basics of grace, sin, forgiveness, fellowship, and damnation. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Homosexuality: The Agnostic Option

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Reader and frequent commenter Dustin brought to my attention a very interesting paper in which a very bright, talented student of theology chooses to be agnostic on the morality of gay marriage. It was of particular interest to me because … Continue reading →

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The Polygamy Question

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Reader Tom submitted a thoughtful question regarding how my views on church and state would apply to polygamy rather than homosexuality. You have indicated that you would favor laws that outlaw polygamy, so let me reword my earlier question. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 6 (Conclusions)

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We are considering one of the latest, and most favorably reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. At this point, the defense rests. We could move on to … Continue reading →

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Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 5 (1 Cor 6:9-10)

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We are considering one of the latest, and best reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. This is just part 5, but already I’m sure the back … Continue reading →

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