Category Archives: Index

The Holy Spirit: John’s Gospel — Jesus’ baptism and Nicodemus

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been looking forward to John’s gospel. It’s just always a challenge — but an enlightening one — to sort through the text. John has a writing style that is simple and direct, which yet conceals great depth. It’s just … Continue reading →

Posted in Holy Spirit and Providence, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

To Change the World, by James Davison Hunter: Introduction

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Jay F Guin

This is the the book that changes everything. At last, we have a solid, intellectually sound understanding of where the church goes from here. To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World … Continue reading →

Posted in To Change the World, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

The Political Church: What Happened to Just War?

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I was teaching Sunday school class not long ago. It’s a class of more or less young adults – most with children of school age. And I asked them if they’ve ever heard of “just war” doctrine. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Church & Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 103 Comments

The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Back when I agreed to review Who Really Goes to Hell?, I also agreed to review The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church — which I got for free in exchange for posting a review (without … Continue reading →

Posted in Naked Gospel, The, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

Donald Miller, of course, is the author of Blue Like Jazz, one of my all-time favorite books. It’s an extraordinary book that I’ve taught in Bible class. Really good stuff. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

The Holy Spirit: The Book of Jubilees

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Jay F Guin

It’s important as we weigh the words of Jesus and his apostles to consider the background against which they spoke. The Jews of First Century Palestine not only knew their Tanakh (the Old Testament), they knew many uninspired works as … Continue reading →

Posted in Holy Spirit and Providence, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Holy Spirit: The Book of Jubilees

Following Jesus, by N. T. Wright

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

I bought this one with my very own money – and it was money very well spent. Following Jesus was first published in 1994. It doesn’t offer hugely powerful new theology. Rather, it offers excellent, insightful introductions to several New … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Following Jesus, by N. T. Wright

Clergy & Laity: Further Thoughts on: And he wants Mondays off?! (Part 2)

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[This is a bit rambling, but I’m fighting a virus and that’s how the thoughts flow, you know.] I’d add a fourth incontrovertible principle — 4. We ask the wrong things from our members, and so we ask the wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministers, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Mark Driscoll on Legalism and Anti-legalism

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

For discussion and reflection

Posted in Grace, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Clergy & Laity: Further Thoughts on: And he wants Mondays off?! (Part 1)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Jay F Guin

[Please remember as this series proceeds that I’ve been involved in church leadership for a very long time and get calls and emails from churches all over the place. Please don’t take any of my comments as being pointed at … Continue reading →

Posted in Ministers, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments