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Dialogue with Robert Prater: Robert’s Comment About Progressive Dialogue

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Several days ago, Robert posted a comment that I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. Rich, I would just continue to encourage you to stand for truth in a balanced and loving way and have no desire to … Continue reading →

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What Is the “Gospel”? The “Gospel” According to Luke, Part 1

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Luke is a monster of a book. It’s just chock full of challenging texts. And one of the truly challenging parts of Luke is his presentation of the “gospel.” John’s  birth announced “Good news” first appear when Gabriel announces the … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? Part 5

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jay F Guin

“Gospel” is a big, big concept. And while it’s helpful, I hope, to work through the key “gospel” verses to understand the concept, this has hardly been a complete or thorough exposition. I mean, how can we consider “gospel” without … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? Part 4

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Phil 1 (Phil 1:27-28)  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? Part 3

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Jay F Guin

In parts 1 and 2 we considered the two primary New Testament texts defining “gospel” and the Old Testament texts that introduced the idea of gospel long before Jesus came. In this and the next part, we’ll work through most … Continue reading →

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The Regulative Principle: All Churches Must Be Painted Green

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Jay F Guin

The Regulative Principle is the formal name for what many in the Churches of Christ call the Law of Specific Authority. But how do we know that we need authority? Well, it’s obvious. You see, the opposite of the Regulative … Continue reading →

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The Regulative Principle: The Acts 20:7 Argument

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Jay F Guin

I just have to jump in here and make a serious argument — although some will take it as a bit snarky. Nonetheless, I think it’s serious. (Acts 20:7-12)  On the first day of the week we came together to … Continue reading →

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What Is “Gospel”? Part 2

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Isaiah “Good news,” “good tidings,” or “gospel” is found in a handful of passages in Isaiah. The Jews in the First Century were well familiar with this “good news” and were anticipating the coming of the Messiah as the fulfillment … Continue reading →

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What is “Gospel”? Part 1

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Jay F Guin

Well, Todd Deaver suggested that I post something on the definition of “gospel.” It’s a good idea, because we so often misuse the term. For example, over at GraceConversation.com, Phil Sanders made the argument, Galatians 1:6-9 and 5:4 are sufficient to … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Music: The Patristic Evidence and the Regulative Principle, Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Jay F Guin

How, then, do we explain the absence of instruments in the early church? And it is highly likely that the early church did not use instruments. My own view is that the early church took its form of worship from … Continue reading →

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