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1 John 2:18-19 (the Last Hour, the Anti-Christ)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 2:18-19 ESV) 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Exodus; God’s Purpose in Israel

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Torah is hugely important in understanding the New Testament, and we could spend the rest of 2011 and much of 2012 just sorting through that truth. We’ve already seen that much of God’s covenant with Abraham is repeated and … Continue reading →

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1 John 2:12-17 (Maturing in Christ; the world)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A poem about maturing in Christ (1Jo 2:12-14 ESV) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from … Continue reading →

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1 John 2:9-11

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Jo 2:9-11 ESV)  9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.  10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.  11 But whoever … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 6: The Story and Temples of the Spirit

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The assembly in light of the Story We start in the Garden. The question is: How did Adam worship? Was there a bunch of rules and do’s and don’t’s? No, I think his worship is found in — (Gen 3:8a … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Why Millennials Are Leaving the Church

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jay F Guin

According to Richard Beck, a professor of psychology at Abilene Christian University, So what happened? Why didn’t Gen X leave the church while the Millennials [also known as Generation Y] are leaving in droves? The difference between Generations X and … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: Abraham’s Covenant with God, Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Let’s look more closely at the several covenants God made with Abraham — Many descendants (Gen 15:5 ESV) 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: The First Church of Moses

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jay F Guin

The Greek word for “church” or “congregation” has fascinating roots in the Old Testament — roots that are rarely taught in my tribe. Consider — (Deu 4:9-10 ESV)  9 “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget … Continue reading →

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Real Worship: Part 5: “In Spirit and truth”

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Only now are we ready to understand John 4 — (John 4:19-20 ESV) 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Thought Question: Community for Progressive Ministers and Churches

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I get emails — I am a graduate of a CENI school, and I have moved far, far away from the “conservative” CoC movement, and have been “marked and avoided” by many whom I thought were friends. Since then the … Continue reading →

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