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Communion Meditation: Jesus Gave Thanks

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(Luk 22:17-20 ESV) 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit … Continue reading →

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“Hell Is Real (But I Hate to Admit It)” by Brian Jones

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I got this book to review kind of by accident. I got an email asking me to review it, and I responded that, since I’m a conditionalist, they likely would rather that I not. But they sent the book anyway. … Continue reading →

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 3

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The church and politics There’s much discussion today about the relationship between church and state. David Lipscomb’s Civil Government was a major influence on the thought of the Churches of Christ until Foy Wallace very nearly erased all lines between … Continue reading →

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 2

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Missional living In the last few years, there have been dramatic shifts in our understanding of the scriptures — not so much in terms of doctrine as in how to live the doctrine. David Lipscomb’s service during the Nashville cholera … Continue reading →

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Dear Greg: A Letter to the New Editor of the Gospel Advocate, Part 1

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Dear Greg, First, I want to reiterate my congratulations on your appointment to the editorship of the Gospel Advocate. It’s an incredible and well-deserved honor. The Advocate remains highly influential in many segments of the Churches of Christ, and you … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: The Other 80 Percent

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Intriguing recently released book: The Other 80 Percent: Turning Your Church’s Spectators into Active Participants. Here’s a summary. I’m sure we all agree that most of our members need to be more committed and more active. But what do you … Continue reading →

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? A Reader’s Question

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — Is the Church of Christ balkanizing? Is this the start of another great divide?  All in the name of the gospel? (Yes, it has been done before as you well know.) No. The Church of Christ has … Continue reading →

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? Chapter 7

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re working our way through Leroy Garrett’s book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! … Continue reading →

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Comment Policies — Final Warning

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Readers, I wrote only a few days ago, * No judging motives. No personal invective. No personal insults. … * I’m not keen on tolerating “fighting words.” If you call your opponent a liar or accuse him of being dishonest, … Continue reading →

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What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? Chapter 6

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We’re working our way through Leroy Garrett’s book: What Must the Church of Christ Do to Be Saved? The paperback is $7.95, but it’s also available in Kindle edition for $0.99. For $0.99, it’s really an offer you can’t refuse! … Continue reading →

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