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Our Repentance Hypocrisy

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Jay F Guin

There are several questions that the Churches of Christ are wrestling with today, but I believe we may have missed one of the most important ones: what does it mean to repent? Amazingly, this question has divided many of us … Continue reading →

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An Unconventional Approach to Mission

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Jay F Guin

A short paper on the mission of the church, a bit out of the mainstream: An Unconventional Approach to Mission

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On Building a Church Building

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Jay F Guin

Some lessons learned from chairing a building program and expansion. Building

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How to Argue Like a Christian

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Jay F Guin

A series of lessons on getting rid of bad logic and other bad habits in how we debate doctrine. How to Argue Like a Christian

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Understanding 2 John 9: Do I Have to Have Perfect Doctrine to Go to Heaven?

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Jay F Guin

I’ve been chatting with a number of well-known authors about “tests of fellowship,” that is, doctrines that you have to get right to go to heaven. I’ve been repeatedly astonished to learn that some of our preachers actually insist that … Continue reading →

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Buried Talents: In Search for a New Consensus on the Role of Women

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Jay F Guin

Another book-length essay. I’ve been plugging away on this one for over a decade, based on my class notes from a 17-week class on the subject taught a very long time ago. You can download the entire essay or download … Continue reading →

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Should We Hire a Single Youth Minister?

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Jay F Guin

More and more young adults are waiting longer to marry, and so more and more youth minister candidates are single. Should a church consider a single youth minister? See Should We Hire a Single Youth Minister?

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If You Do Marry …

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just posted another book-length essay, this one on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. You can download the entire essay or chapter at a time in .pdf format here: But If You Do Marry … I’ve been working on this one … Continue reading →

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Do We Teach Another Gospel?

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Jay F Guin

This book explains the true doctrine of grace, shows how many within the Churches of Christ commit the Galatian heresy in teaching legalism, and then lays out a fresh approach to hermeneutics based on the Biblical doctrine of grace.Click on … Continue reading →

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Grace: Teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of Men

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Jay F Guin

“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” — Matt. 15:9 KJV What did Jesus mean when he rebuked the Pharisees with these words? More importantly, what do these words mean to us? Consider … Continue reading →

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