Comments on: On the Derailing of Lance Armstrong http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/ Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Stephen http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-61129 Stephen Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:40:22 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-61129 http://www.centralitychurchasheville.org/jesus-in-the-center/post/lance-armstrong--jesus-and-judgment http://www.centralitychurchasheville.org/jesus-in-the-center/post/lance-armstrong--jesus-and-judgment

]]> By: Du sollst nicht lügen « Hanniel bloggt. http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-59093 Du sollst nicht lügen « Hanniel bloggt. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:43:18 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-59093 [...] angemessenste ist – das Gebet für den [...] [...] angemessenste ist – das Gebet für den [...]

]]> By: J Kent http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-59032 J Kent Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:07:36 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-59032 I think it is foolish to be a fan of sports and I also think it is foolish to judge Lance. I am not a fan and do not think much of professional athletes. Does any of this really matter? Let God deal with him, there are more important things than following an athlete or feeling bad because an athlete let you down. They are human and all have fallen short of the glory of God. Let me ask, do any of you commenting have anything hidden in your closet or heart? All we can do is pray that people see the light. He is not a muslim that wants to kill everyone that does not agree with him. He will suffer from his bad choices as the rest of us do so let him be. I think it is foolish to be a fan of sports and I also think it is foolish to judge Lance. I am not a fan and do not think much of professional athletes. Does any of this really matter? Let God deal with him, there are more important things than following an athlete or feeling bad because an athlete let you down. They are human and all have fallen short of the glory of God. Let me ask, do any of you commenting have anything hidden in your closet or heart? All we can do is pray that people see the light. He is not a muslim that wants to kill everyone that does not agree with him. He will suffer from his bad choices as the rest of us do so let him be.

]]> By: Mark G http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58922 Mark G Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:12:14 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58922 I saw this or similar interviews where Lance talks as if he beat cancer by his own efforts. Also, he told everyone he was the greatest TdF racer because he worked harder than everyone else. He worked harder at doping and manipulation. Lance is an arch manipulator and he continues to try to control the story even in his confessions. Like Brit Hume said about Tiger Woods, what Lance needs is an encounter with Christ and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. His current troubles with authorities, the public and the press are only a small taste of ultimate judgement. They will either condemn him or santify him. I saw this or similar interviews where Lance talks as if he beat cancer by his own efforts. Also, he told everyone he was the greatest TdF racer because he worked harder than everyone else. He worked harder at doping and manipulation. Lance is an arch manipulator and he continues to try to control the story even in his confessions.

Like Brit Hume said about Tiger Woods, what Lance needs is an encounter with Christ and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. His current troubles with authorities, the public and the press are only a small taste of ultimate judgement. They will either condemn him or santify him.

]]> By: martha ellis http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58887 martha ellis Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:23:32 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58887 Several years ago, I guess after he said that HE had conquered cancer and he alone had come back, and he himself had done everything to be the top man. He really dared anyone to say that God or man helped him get where he was. I saw a man on the way to defeat. A person who thinks he can make it all on his own is a man that God cannot use. Think of Saul. He had every credential needed to be a great Jew, and he believed that he had gotten there by his zeal and wisdom. It was not until he totally humbled himself that he was usable! Lance will have to hit rock bottom before can be saved. You know, Saul was the best killer of the Christians and Armstrong won 14 top races. All of it is wood, hay, and stubble. He feels no shame. Before there is help. there has to be shame. Several years ago, I guess after he said that HE had conquered cancer and he alone had come back, and he himself had done everything to be the top man. He really dared anyone to say that God or man helped him get where he was. I saw a man on the way to defeat. A person who thinks he can make it all on his own is a man that God cannot use. Think of Saul. He had every credential needed to be a great Jew, and he believed that he had gotten there by his zeal and wisdom. It was not until he totally humbled himself that he was usable! Lance will have to hit rock bottom before can be saved. You know, Saul was the best killer of the Christians and Armstrong won 14 top races. All of it is wood, hay, and stubble. He feels no shame. Before there is help. there has to be shame.

]]> By: It’s Not About the ________. | http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58831 It’s Not About the ________. | Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:12:57 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58831 [...] Reposting from The Gospel Coalition author Jared Bridges deeply penetrating and personal response “On the Derailing of Lance Armstrong”: [...] [...] Reposting from The Gospel Coalition author Jared Bridges deeply penetrating and personal response “On the Derailing of Lance Armstrong”: [...]

]]> By: Cyndi http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58813 Cyndi Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:11:37 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58813 I had a nagging thought in the back of my mind as I read this, as if I had read this story before. I finally realized that Lance Armstrong sounds just like Pete Rose. No matter how high the mountain of evidence grew, Pete Rose continued to proclaim his innocence. His only defense was to recite his incredible accomplishments on the field. Both of these men seem to believe that there are no objective standards for right and wrong, but rather just scales where their deeds good and bad are weighed. Unless I've missed it, I don't think Pete Rose has ever truly repented and I see the same "tormented" soul that you have described in Lance Armstrong. Incredibly sad. I had a nagging thought in the back of my mind as I read this, as if I had read this story before. I finally realized that Lance Armstrong sounds just like Pete Rose. No matter how high the mountain of evidence grew, Pete Rose continued to proclaim his innocence. His only defense was to recite his incredible accomplishments on the field. Both of these men seem to believe that there are no objective standards for right and wrong, but rather just scales where their deeds good and bad are weighed. Unless I've missed it, I don't think Pete Rose has ever truly repented and I see the same "tormented" soul that you have described in Lance Armstrong. Incredibly sad.

]]> By: TruePravda » Strong-arming the truth http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58722 TruePravda » Strong-arming the truth Sat, 19 Jan 2013 03:46:11 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58722 [...] Read the rest here… Posted by Jared Bridges | |  Print This [...] [...] Read the rest here… Posted by Jared Bridges | |  Print This [...]

]]> By: kyle http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58702 kyle Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:32:29 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58702 I'm reminded of two things. First, repentance is a gift (Acts 5:21). Second, repentance is to be sorrowful according to God (2 Corinthians 7:9-10). Repentance is not just to have a turn for the better, but to turn to God. Maybe that's partly why the whole thing feels so flaky. Lord, grant Lance Armstrong the gift of repentance unto salvation. I'm reminded of two things. First, repentance is a gift (Acts 5:21). Second, repentance is to be sorrowful according to God (2 Corinthians 7:9-10). Repentance is not just to have a turn for the better, but to turn to God. Maybe that's partly why the whole thing feels so flaky. Lord, grant Lance Armstrong the gift of repentance unto salvation.

]]> By: Tyler Eason http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/01/18/on-the-derailing-of-lance-armstrong/#comment-58692 Tyler Eason Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:10:52 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=31316#comment-58692 One thing is certain, this situation shows our desperate need for God's grace. Not a part of us is left untouched by sin. We all need grace. One thing is certain, this situation shows our desperate need for God's grace. Not a part of us is left untouched by sin. We all need grace.

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