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Thought Question: The Continuing Viability of Bible Bowls

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Christian Chronicle recently ran a story on Bible bowls: “Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?” Now, what I know about Bible bowls is that the Christian Chronicle recently ran a story on Bible bowls. Really. I’ve never been in one. … 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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1 John 4:1-6 (Testing spirits; overlapping circles; listening to the apostles)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 4:1-3 ESV) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every … Continue reading →

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1 John 3:16-23 (laying down our lives; the Spirit; prayer)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 3:16 ESV) 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. John has just simply and powerfully defined “love” in the Christian context. … 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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Thought Question: Making Your Kids Hate Church

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jay F Guin

How to make your kids hate church, as suggested by the Resurgence — 1. Make sure your faith is only something you live out in public 2. Pray only in front of people 3. Focus on your morals 4. Give financially … 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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Restoration Voices

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I was musing on how valuable free ebooks are. It’s just immensely helpful to have the online resources we have today. Years ago, I tried to learn about the history of the Restoration Movement — since neither my home church nor … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Church Mergers

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is from Leadership Network: According to Warren’s research at Leadership Network, 2% of U.S. Protestant churches have been part of a merger in the last two years. Another 8% say they will probably merge in the next two years. … 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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