Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues

Real Restoration: Isaiah: Understanding Who the Servant Is

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Who is the Servant? The argument is often made that the “servant” of the Servant’s Song is in fact Israel — and the argument is not without weight. (Isa 41:8-10 ESV) 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: The Servant’s Song

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Servant’s Song Chapter 42 introduces a very elaborate presentation of the Messiah — (Isa 42:1-4 ESV) Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 13: Coping with Selfishness

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Churches are always going to be filled with selfish people. If we managed to preach all our members into selflessness, we’d be so attractive that we’d soon have hundreds of converts — who’d be immature Christians and therefore selfish. Unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: The Nations; The End of Time

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Nations (Isa 66:12-19a ESV) 12 For thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 12: The Assembly Done Right

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The goal of the assembly Christian theology is centered on Christ. In particular, God sent Jesus so that God’s children could be formed in the image of Christ. (Gal 4:18-19 ESV) 18 It is always good to be made much … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: Return, The Messiah, The Spirit

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Return from Exile (Isa 40:1-2 ESV) Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.  2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 11: Contextualization; Surrender

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Co 9:19-23 ESV) 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Isaiah: Introduction; Social Justice

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Isaiah is a topic we could spend months and months studying. The New Testament is chock full of Isaiah quotations and allusions. It’s rich and challenging material. I’m going to spend several posts on Isaiah — and will hardly do … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 10.1: On the Attractional Strategy

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

As so often happens, a comment by Guy got me to thinking. Guy wrote, The issue is which sub-purpose(s) ought to dictate the content of the assembly.  That is, what does this general question imply about the particular design and … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 10: The Worship Wars

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Worship wars It’s been some time since I posted links to iMonk’s articles about the worship wars. Here they are again — http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/arant-from-a-loser-in-the-worship-wars http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/let-me-restate-that The blogger was writing about the worship wars, but from outside the Churches of Christ. In … Continue reading →

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