Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues

Real Restoration: Falling Away and the Beginning of Exile

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The story of the fall of Judea is familiar. But we need to reflect on some elements that aren’t covered in the usual histories. After Solomon, the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the Northern Kingdom or Israel, … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: God’s Covenant with David

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We now skip a few hundred years ahead, all the way to the capture of Jerusalem. After David brought the Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem, David asked God whether he could build the Temple for him. God replied, (2Sa 7:10-11 … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 9: The Lord’s Supper; The Assembly

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper is so rich with meaning that it’s hard to know what to emphasize. Let’s go with — (1Co 10:16 ESV) 16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation [koinonia] in … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: 1 Timothy 2:12-13: A More Formal Argument

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jay F Guin

My response to Alexander’s thoughtful comments regarding this passage is too long for the comments, and so I’m posting it here. Alexander, We are talking past each other — and making little progress. Several arguments have been stated, but the … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music: “Sing and Make Melody”

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Dr. John T. Willis is an oft-honored professor of the Old Testament at Abilene Christian University, author of several books, and highly respected Bible scholar. I just learned that he has a blog. I’ve subscribed to his blog (via RSS), … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Law and God’s Mission

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We see in the Law of Moses God’s response to the conflicts presented earlier in Genesis. * Satan vs. God by means of mankind. Satan seeks to drive a wedge between God and man by tempting man to sin. In … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 8: 1 Corinthians 14 and Being Filled With the Spirit

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Jay F Guin

1 Corinthians 14 In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul deals with a question regarding whether certain actions should be permitted in the assembly. Are tongues permitted? What about prophecy? In answering, Paul does not refer to a list of authorized acts. Rather, … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: The Law and the Nature of God

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We tend to think of the Law of Moses as a bunch of arcane, archaic rules about what to eat and not eat. I think it’s better to view the Law as God’s self-revelation to the Israelites. Consider, for example, … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: Why Were the Apostles All Men?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Reader Kirsty recently asked why all the apostles are male?  I answered in the comments, but I think the topic merits a post. Kirsty, Regarding why Jesus chose male apostles, I think you have to start with why Jesus chose … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 7: Hebrews 10

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The assembly in light of the New Testament texts Hebrews 10 You’ll notice that there’s not much in the “worship” passages about the Sunday morning assembly. The scriptures certainly assume that God’s people will gather together, but the assembly is … Continue reading →

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