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1 Corinthians 14:33b-37 (Genesis 2 and the Law)

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We need to read Genesis 2 as Paul would have read the text. (Gen 2:18 ESV) 18 Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:33b-37 (Introduction)

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(Seems rather late in the discussion for an introduction, but we really need to gather some context here.) (1Co 14:33-36 ESV) As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:33b-37 (the rhetorical η (ēta))

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jay F Guin

In a recent comment, Price pointed out, Randy Elliott, a CoC preacher out in California will be presenting a teaching class at the Pepperdine Lectures upcoming. It is his contention, which he demonstrates, that the use of “eta” in the … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:33b-36 (Are the verses from the hand of Paul?)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Jay F Guin

At last, we can turn our attention to — (1Co 14:33-36 ESV) 33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14: Summary (except for the role-of-women passage)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Jay F Guin

We’re about to hit Paul’s instructions on the role of women, and so, before we get entirely away from spiritual gifts, we need to reflect just a bit on Paul’s teaching on that topic. First, to me, of critical importance … Continue reading →

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Part 8 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 8 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 8: The Thief on the Cross and Lazarus For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:27-33a (the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets)

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Paul now begins a series of instructions on how spiritual gifts should be used in the assembly — (1Co 14:27-28 ESV) 27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in … Continue reading →

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Part 7 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: Why Song Leaders Lead Bad Songs

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 7 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 7: Why song leaders lead bad songs For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. … Continue reading →

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Part 6 of Resurrection Series Up at Wineskins: A New Hope

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 6 of the series on resurrection is up: Part 6: A New Hope For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Part 1: A Definition. Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Part 3: Bodies … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:23-25 (each one has a gift)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Jay F Guin

“Prophecy” (1Co 14:23-25 ESV) 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? 24 But if all prophesy, and an … Continue reading →