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1 Corinthians 14:21-24 (resolving Paul’s paradoxical language)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jay F Guin

(1Co 14:21-24 NRS)  21 In the law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people; yet even then they will not listen to me,” says the Lord.  22 … Continue reading →

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Next Resurrection Post Up at Wineskins: The Rapture

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 5 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 5: The Rapture For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. Resurrection, … Continue reading →

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Wineskins post Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13 is up

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 4 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 4: 2 Peter 3:10-13: The heavens will pass away For those just now catching up, the earlier posts are — Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. Resurrection, Part 2: The early … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:16-22 (How can an outsider say “amen”?)

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Jay F Guin

The outsider (1Co 14:16-17 ESV) 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit [NIV/NASB: “in the S/spirit”], how can anyone in the position of an outsider say “Amen” to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins: Part 3 is posted

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

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

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1 Corinthians 14:14-15 (“I will pray with my spirit”)

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Spirit or spirit? Paul next addresses the contrast between a tongue speaker’s spirit (or Spirit) and his mind — (1Co 14:14-15 ESV) 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14:1-13 (Tongues and prophecy in the assembly)

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jay F Guin

It’s time to finish the series on 1 Corinthians from a few months ago. We left off ready to begin chapter 14. Chapter 14 is famously difficult for us in the Churches of Christ because it deals with spiritual gifts … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Part 2 of the series on resurrection is up: Resurrection, Part 2: The early church fathers; Asking better questions. This continues the series beginning with Resurrection, Part 1: A Definition. The rest will appear every other day.

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Resurrection: Series at Wineskins

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Jay F Guin

I’ve just begun posting a 9-part series on the resurrection at Wineskins. I know that sounds like a lot, but the topic covers not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the general resurrection of the saints. I delve into … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jay F Guin

Yes, I really am that far behind. Dealing with back issues (fourth back surgery set for late May). Busy at work. And spending time with grandchildren, which is even more fun than blogging. But it’s mainly the back thing. So … Continue reading →

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