A La Carte (11/10)

  • Tim Challies
  • 11/10/06
  • 2

Friday November 10, 2006

Humor: I’m having a bit of trouble picturing this but I assume Thabiti isn’t just making it up. Then again, maybe he’s been outside too much in that hot Grand Cayman sun…

Church: Rocky Mountain News reports on New Life Church’s guidelines on how parents should explain the “Pastor Ted” situation to their children. Unfortunately, they have made the word “sin” optional in describing his actions.

Books: Founders is offering a great deal on James P. Boyce’s “Abstract of Systematic Theology.” “It retails for $29.95. Until November 30, 2006 it is available for only $12.50 (prepaid) plus $3.50 for postage and handling.”

Sports: MLB has opened voting for the year’s best plays. Never mind voting - the plays are amazing to watch, especially if you’re one of those people who thinks baseball players don’t need to be athletic.

Comments (2)

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a comment from Paul Schafer • 11/10 @ 12:44pm
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Tim,I’m a bit confused. I don’t understand you statement, (Unfortunately, they have made the word “sin” optional in describing his actions.)?

I’ve counted the word sin 8 times and mistakes (in reference to sin) 9 times.

How is New Life making it optional?

Paul

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a comment from Matthew • 11/11 @ 5:27am

I think Tim was referring to the following passage:

4. Sometimes it’s sad when people we love make mistakes (sin). It’s okay to be sad, but Jesus is with us in our sadness, and he can comfort us and help us to get over our sadness.

5. When people are sorry for their mistakes (sins), and ask Jesus to forgive them, God will forgive them and help them learn to do what’s right.

New Life Church is seemingly equating sins with “mistakes.” While sins are certainly mistakes, the word sin better conveys the depraved nature of some of out actions.

On a much, much lighter note, as a Texas Rangers fan, I would tell everyone to vote for Gary Matthews’ catch. Can’t think of a better defensive play I have ever seen.