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.

Resurrection: Series at Wineskins: Part 3 is posted

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 3 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 3: Bodies in the afterlife? For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, Part 1: A … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (“I will pray with my spirit”)

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Spirit or spirit? Paul next addresses the contrast between a tongue speaker’s spirit (or Spirit) and his mind — (1Co 14:14-15 ESV) 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:1-13 (Tongues and prophecy in the assembly)

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jay F Guin

It’s time to finish the series on 1 Corinthians from a few months ago. We left off ready to begin chapter 14. Chapter 14 is famously difficult for us in the Churches of Christ because it deals with spiritual gifts … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 2 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. This continues the series beginning with Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. The rest will appear every other day.

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just begun posting a 9-part series on the resurrection at Wineskins. I know that sounds like a lot, but the topic covers not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the general resurrection of the saints. I delve into … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Yes, I really am that far behind. Dealing with back issues (fourth back surgery set for late May). Busy at work. And spending time with grandchildren, which is even more fun than blogging. But it’s mainly the back thing. So … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 6:25-34 (Worry)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Jesus spoke these words: (Matt. 6:25 ESV)  “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more … Continue reading →

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SOTM: Matthew 6:24 (Mammon)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Jay F Guin

It’s been a while, but I need to get back to the Sermon on the Mount. (Mat 6:24 ESV) “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Churches of Christ: Sinking into the Body of Christ, Part 3

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Jay F Guin

[I apologize for the length of these posts, but I’ve decided it’s best to lay out the entirety of the argument at once.] A couple of readers have written extensive, thoughtful comments regarding my last few posts. I’ve addressed many of … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Churches of Christ: Sinking into Unity with the Body, Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Let’s start with the obvious. The church is called by Jesus and God to be united. Moreover, this unity is part of our testimony to the truth of the gospel. Disunity is sin. (John 17:20–21 ESV) 20 “I do not … Continue reading →

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