Category Archives: Index

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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Thought Question: Single Ministers

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jay F Guin

This is from Monday Morning Insight — Let’s come right out and say it.  Here are two concerns that people have about senior pastors that aren’t married. 1.  That they are prone to promiscuity.  Unmarried pastors do not have a … 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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Thought Question: What Is Your Church Worth?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Christianity Today.  You can download a fullsize version of the graphic. The block text in the upper lefthand corner says, Does a congregation’s tax-exempt status outweigh the economic value it adds to its community? The University of Pennsylvania’s Ram … 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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1 John 2:22-29 (“What you heard from the beginning.”)

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

What you heard from the beginning (1Jo 2:22-26 ESV) 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 23 No one who denies … 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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1 John 2:20-21 (the Anointing)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 2:20-21 ESV)  20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.  21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie … Continue reading →

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