Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (Female Prophets), Part 2

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jay F Guin

Prophecy and prayer Plainly, the wives in the Corinthian church were speaking in the assembly. They were praying and prophesying. While we can easily imagine a silent prayer, silent prophecy is quite impossible. To avoid this result, some Church of … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (An Alternative Understanding), Part 1

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Jay F Guin

I’ve tried to exegete 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 several times, beginning with my book Buried Talents, written before I began blogging, and then a couple of times here on the blog. In Buried Talents, I took the view that “head” was … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 11:2 – 16 (“Head” in Ephesians)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jay F Guin

Ephesians 1-2 For nearly any metaphor, the key is to find Paul’s meaning from the context. The dictionaries aren’t much help. (Eph 1:20-23 ESV)  20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 11:2 – 16 (The meaning of “head” and a detour into Ephesians 5)

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Jay F Guin

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 is filled with difficulties, and perhaps the most important one is its teaching that a man is the “head” of the woman (or, better translated, as in the ESV, the husband is the “head” of the wife). … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7:36-40 (remarrying in the Lord)

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Jay F Guin

(1Co 7:36-8:1 ESV)  36 If anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed [or virgin], if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry — it is … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (living as though Jesus will return tomorrow)

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Jay F Guin

We are continuing to work our way through 1 Corinthians after having been interrupted by a couple of surgeries and a much needed vacation. (1Co 7:29-31 ESV) 29 This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7: Is Marriage Indissoluble Because Covenants are Indissoluble?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Jay F Guin

[Mojohn: I’m convinced that “contract” is not the most accurate English word to describe the marriage relationship. God himself calls marriage a covenant (Malachi 2:14). As I understand covenants in the ancient Near East, a party was bound to perform his … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7: When Jesus Speaks of “Adultery,” Is He Being Figurative?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Jay F Guin

Reader Mojohn’s extensive and thoughtful comment questions my view that “adultery” in Jesus’ teaching on divorce in Matthew 5 is used metaphorically [Mojohn: According to CWDNT, the Greek word moichao (Strong’s # 3429) is translated “adultery” and “committing sexual acts … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7: Does “Not Under Bondage” Allow Remarriage? Part 2

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Jay F Guin

Is remarriage permitted? Now, the next question — although it’s really the same question — is whether the Christian may remarry. I mean, if the couple is “unmarried,” it follows that they may marry because they’re not married — unless … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7: Does “Not Under Bondage” Allow Remarriage? Part 1

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Jay F Guin

I get emails. I respond to an edited version of reader Mojohn’s extensive comment in this and in the next few posts. The full text of the comment is linked here. This and the next post will deal with the meaning of “not … Continue reading →

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