Category Archives: Adult Bible Classes

Acts 6:5-25 (More about deacons; Stephen)

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Jay F Guin

(Act 6:5-6 ESV)  5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte … Continue reading →

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Acts 6:1-4 (Deacons)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jay F Guin

(Act 6:1 ESV) Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. The Jerusalem congregation was, of course, entirely … Continue reading →

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Acts 5 (Further confrontations with the priestly authorities)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jay F Guin

(Act 5:1-2 ESV) But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,  2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: Is Ignorance of God’s Will an Excuse?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — In your view do Leviticus 4:13 and Psalm 19:12 prove that ignorance is no excuse of the law? If so then what kind of ignorance? You know, all my life, Church of Christ preachers have argued that … Continue reading →

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Acts 4:13-37 (the power of the Spirit; predestination; boldness; all things in common)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The power of the Spirit (Act 4:13-14 ESV)  13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.  14 … Continue reading →

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Acts 4:1-12 (the resurrection of the dead; salvation is only in Jesus)

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The resurrection of the dead (Act 4:1-2 ESV)  And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,  2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 4

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Conclusion Let’s turn back to the text — (1Jo 5:16-17 ESV) 16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life — to those who commit sins that … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 3

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Intercessory prayer We in the Churches of Christ don’t often pray for God to forgive others. After all, we teach that forgiveness requires the sinner to pray for forgiveness. Therefore, intercessory prayer is entirely foreign to our way of thinking. … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jay F Guin

The sins of Jerusalem There are several parallels between Jeremiah 7 – 9 and 1 John. Both teach against murder — (Jer 7:9-11 ESV) 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace: On the “Sin Unto Death,” Jeremiah, and Intercessory Prayer; Part 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Long before I started this blog, I wrote The Holy Spirit and Revolutionary Grace, which was published and is now available as a free download here. There I lay out my understanding of how a Christian might fall from grace. … Continue reading →

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