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Real Restoration: On Loving One Another, Part 3

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jay F Guin

4. Love is hospitable (Mat 10:41-42 ESV) 41 “The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: Love INC

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Jay F Guin

My congregation has decide to join. work in cooperation with, and help pay for the support of Love INC. From their website — Love In the Name of Christ is a proven model that networks local church ministries and church … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: The Need for a Rite

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jay F Guin

People need rituals. God doesn’t so much, but people do. Love Consider a young couple. The young man embraces his girl friend and for the first time says, “I love you.” She hugs him, smiles, kisses him passionately, and the … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: A Poll About Those Who Die on the Way to the Baptistry

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

[poll id=”2″] Inspired by HistoryGuy’s suggestion, I thought I’d try out Theoblogger’s polling feature. I don’t intend to be unfair in my list of options. If I need to add more, let me know.

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A Thought Question: Advice for Worship Leaders

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From a post by Philip Nation regarding worship leaders — 1. Just sing the song. 2. We don’t sing La-La-La 3. Open your eyes. 4. Stop singing in the key of “Tomlin.” 5. We only know 4/4 time. 6. Plan … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Loving One Another, Part 2

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Consider — 1. We are called to serve, not to be served. (Mat 20:25-28 ESV) 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Water Baptism and the Spirit

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jay F Guin

We who grew up in the 20th Century Churches of Christ were taught that the Spirit is not received at baptism. The “gift of the Holy Spirit” is salvation. Or maybe it’s the “ordinary” indwelling — which doesn’t do all … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Preliminary Theories and Conclusions

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Theories We’re not finished. We have to work through Ephesians, Colossians, and some more beyond them. But I’m in the mood to consider what conclusions we might tentatively draw so far. We could wait to consider the other passages, but … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 2 Samuel 7 – 9

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

A short post. 2 Samuel Chapter 7 Once David established Jerusalem as his capitol, David asked the prophet Nathan whether God would approve the building of a temple. Until this time, the ark and sacrifices were all at the tabernacle, … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 2 Samuel 6 – 7; 1 Chronicles 15 (David brings the ark to Jerusalem)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Different details of the return of the ark to Jerusalem are recorded in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. 2 Samuel gives more details about Michal’s reaction. 2 Chronicles gives more details about the ceremony itself. I’ll skip back and forth … Continue reading →

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