Category Archives: Church of Christ Doctrinal Issues

The Fork in the Road: On Imperfect Baptisms, Part 1.5

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

As the series goes along, I’ll be addressing several of the comments within the flow of the overarching argument. This is just to add some additional thoughts prompted by the comments. There are two arguments being made in favor of … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: On Imperfect Baptisms, Part 1

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jay F Guin

A few days ago, a question came up in the comments regarding joint efforts with congregations that aren’t Churches of Christ. How do we deal with potential converts when we’re working with Baptists and Methodists. I responded — Which church … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: Parsing Words

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — Hi Jay, I’m a devoted follower of your blog and I’m always thankful for everything you’ve written. I often pray that God continues to bless you with strength and wisdom to keep on doing what you’re … Continue reading →

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MDR: A Very Interesting Question

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been corresponding with reader Dan Knight regarding Dan’s intriguing theory for how to read the “divorce” passages in the Gospels. I’ve read extensively on the subject, and I’ve never run into his theory before — and it just might … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 7 (Why Galatians Has to Be)

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Jay F Guin

My biggest difficulty in accepting Galatians’ teachings on the salvation of those who seek a works salvation is the seeming unfairness of it all. Why condemn someone just because he insists that the instrumental music is a salvation issue? For … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 6 (Wrapping Up)

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Jay F Guin

And so that’s why I believe that making a cappella music a salvation or fellowship issue is to commit the Galatian heresy. As I’ve said before, teaching it a cappella only is not heresy. I disagree, but we’re still brothers … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 5 (Gal 6)

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

(Gal 6:1-2 ESV)  Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 5 (Gal 5 part 2)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Obedience The usual objection heard at this point is that the scriptures obviously require obedience (insert citations to numerous well-known verses), and therefore we are saved by both faith and works, and because instrumental music (or weekly communion etc.) is … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Question About Galatians

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Jimmy S asked, Why therefore do you have to throw out the moral law to defeat your opponents? Is you agenda perhaps much wider than you let on? Jimmy, I have no interest in promoting immorality. In fact, I oppose … Continue reading →

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The Fork in the Road: A Different Gospel, Part 3 (Gal 5 part 1)

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Chapter 5 We skip to chapter 5 for the sake of space. 1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. V. 1 recalls that Paul had said … Continue reading →

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