So, for the people who don't know me. I am an avid football fan and was very happy to see Tim Tebow and The University of Florida win another BCS Nation Title. However what I'm very disappointed in is the Criticisms that Tim Tebow has come under for his "Message".
To Tim and many others there is a great message in those letters and numbers. To those that do not believe in the message they should only see letters and numbers, and have no reason for finding offense. But, that would make too much sense. The reality is that those that find offense in the letters and numbers John 3:16 are really finding offense with the God whom they are rebelling against. If they find offense in the letters and numbers of John 3:16, then they will also find offense in God's word found in the next verses. "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather then light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:17-21
To Tim and many others there is a great message in those letters and numbers. To those that do not believe in the message they should only see letters and numbers, and have no reason for finding offense. But, that would make too much sense. The reality is that those that find offense in the letters and numbers John 3:16 are really finding offense with the God whom they are rebelling against. If they find offense in the letters and numbers of John 3:16, then they will also find offense in God's word found in the next verses. "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather then light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:17-21
So, my applause to Tebow and the Christians that have positively responded to his message. To the reverend who thinks Tebow's actions aren't appropriate. God warns us about the consequences of being ashamed of Him in Mark 8:38 - 38 "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels." This is a cynical world in which we live that tries to silence good Christian folks. Praise God for sending his Son to us to die for “OUR” sins and give us a chance for salvation, I for one am proud! It’s shameful that people are finding offense in the very message of hope and salvation. But then again that's nothing new for the times we descend upon.
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While I am not into football, I appreciate your post on not being ashamed of the Gospel. We are a nation that advocates freedom of speech, yet as a nation we are continually trying to silence the voice of truth ~ that very basis which our country was founded upon; the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
OMG!! I love Tim Tebow. I can't stand watching football but if I did I would be a gator fan b/c I'm a big fan of Tim Tebow. lol
You've probably already seen this clip but just in case... http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=a880b0ac05ffd02f43f6
Hope you're doin well!
Oh... the clip is about Tim Tebow by the way.
Well said!!!
I know nothing about football nor do I care too truthfully, but it's nice that at least Scripture is being mentioned out in public without or rather with minimal gripping.
Now more importantly is he living what he's wearing! This is wear the Lord's teachings are applied.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
This is also where we *all* fall short so our eyes need to be on Jesus constantly and going about our Father's work! Our time is temporal and eternity is awaiting us all.
There will also be those offended because Satan will never be satisfied but teaches that 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
As the 4th verse in this great hymn states:
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail.
May the Lord guide us all that we may always glorify, honor and praise His Holy Name and never be ashamed of whom we belong to!
I really enjoyed reading this post! Thank you Frank for sharing this.
God bless you both!
Did you mean to spell advent or avid? Just wondering.
Yes, Frank meant avid, not advent. For some reason I missed it when I originally read it. I guess it is hard for me to find mistakes when it comes to the husband I love so dearly. I wasn't looking for errors when I read it, thus, it was missed entirely.
That's perfectly fine with me. I was just checking, not criticizing. Thanks for posting.
Care to tell us who you are, avid speelchecker?
First and foremost, my posts are not forums for pettiness and cheap shots, especially from behind Anonymous. Secondly she said Frank, Husband, & her ID says Mrs. Wilson. One would tend to think that would make her my wife. Lastly, After working 14 hrs, then staying up an additional 3 hrs to watch the game followed by 5 hrs of sleep, another 14 hr work day and all that was found was one typo. Just for clarification, the original word of “Advent” was a correct terminology. When used properly as a noun it means "the arrival of something important or awaited" as was used in the context of the complete sentence directed toward the BCS game & Gators winning another title. You probably just assumed the Theological version of the word which would cause a discrepancy by not knowing all definitions and the ways the word could be used.
*hand clapping* Well said Frank! I LOVE grammar!! ain't it grand!! LOL!!
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