MLS Playoffs Begin. Should Be Exciting.

The first round of the MLS playoffs have begun. I haven't had

much of a chance to watch anything, but I'll watch the LA Galaxy

tomorrow night. I want to see how Beckham does in his first

MLS playoff.

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Get Out To Your Local Church Tomorrow.

Enjoy your local services this October 25th. I am convinced the Church,
and the local body of Christ is one of the finest places a family can
invest their heart and lives. Building relationships, healing hurts and
having a relationship with our Lord and Saviour that rebuilds or
establishes life in His Name.

A Few Things About The Church We Should Note From A
Historical Context And Its Reality in Relation to Creation.

Church

In the New Testament it is the translation of the Greek word ecclesia, which is synonymous with the Hebrew Kahal of the Old Testament, both words meaning simply an assembly, the character of which can only be known from the connection in which the word is found. There is no clear instance of its being used for a place of meeting or of worship, although in post-apostolic times it early received this meaning. Nor is this word ever used to denote the inhabitants of a country united in the same profession, as when we say the "Church of England," the "Church of Scotland," etc.

We find the word ecclesia used in the following senses in the New Testament:

It is translated "assembly" in the ordinary classical sense (Acts 19:32,39,41). It denotes the whole body of the redeemed, all those whom the Father has given to Christ, the invisible catholic church (Ephesians 5:23,25,27,29; Hebrews 12:23). A few Christians associated together in observing the ordinances of the gospel are an ecclesia (Romans 16:5; Colossians 4:15). All the Christians in a particular city, whether they assembled together in one place or in several places for religious worship, were an ecclesia. Thus all the disciples in Antioch, forming several congregations, were one church (Acts 13:1); so also we read of the "church of God at Corinth" (1 Corinthians 1:2), "the church at Jerusalem" (Acts 8:1), "the church of Ephesus" (Revelation 2:1), etc. The whole body of professing Christians throughout the world (1 Corinthians 15:9; Galatians 1:13; Matthew 16:18) are the church of Christ. The church visible "consists of all those throughout the world that profess the true religion, together with their children." It is called "visible" because its members are known and its assemblies are public. Here there is a mixture of "wheat and chaff," of saints and sinners. "God has commanded his people to organize themselves into distinct visible ecclesiastical communities, with constitutions, laws, and officers, badges, ordinances, and discipline, for the great purpose of giving visibility to his kingdom, of making known the gospel of that kingdom, and of gathering in all its elect subjects. Each one of these distinct organized communities which is faithful to the great King is an integral part of the visible church, and all together constitute the catholic or universal visible church." A credible profession of the true religion constitutes a person a member of this church. This is "the kingdom of heaven," whose character and progress are set forth in the parables recorded in Matthew 13. The children of all who thus profess the true religion are members of the visible church along with their parents. Children are included in every covenant God ever made with man. They go along with their parents (Genesis 9:9-17; 12:1-3; 17:7; Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 29:10-13). Peter, on the day of Pentecost, at the beginning of the New Testament dispensation, announces the same great principle. "The promise [just as to Abraham and his seed the promises were made] is unto you, and to your children" (Acts 2:38,39). The children of believing parents are "holy", i.e., are "saints", a title which designates the members of the Christian church (1 Corinthians 7:14). (See BAPTISM .) The church invisible "consists of the whole number of the elect that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ, the head thereof." This is a pure society, the church in which Christ dwells. It is the body of Christ. it is called "invisible" because the greater part of those who constitute it are already in heaven or are yet unborn, and also because its members still on earth cannot certainly be distinguished. The qualifications of membership in it are internal and are hidden. It is unseen except by Him who "searches the heart." "The Lord knoweth them that are his" (2 Timothy 2:19). The church to which the attributes, prerogatives, and promises appertaining to Christ's kingdom belong, is a spiritual body consisting of all true believers, i.e., the church invisible. Its unity. God has ever had only one church on earth. We sometimes speak of the Old Testament Church and of the New Testament church, but they are one and the same. The Old Testament church was not to be changed but enlarged (Isaiah 49:13-23; 60:1-14). When the Jews are at length restored, they will not enter a new church, but will be grafted again into "their own olive tree" (Romans 11:18-24; Compare Ephesians 2:11-22). The apostles did not set up a new organization. Under their ministry disciples were "added" to the "church" already existing (Acts 2:47). Its universality. It is the "catholic" church; not confined to any particular country or outward organization, but comprehending all believers throughout the whole world. Its perpetuity. It will continue through all ages to the end of the world. It can never be destroyed. It is an "everlasting kindgdom."

( Many Of The Notes From Easton's Bible Dictionary )

Nebraska Loses 9-7. In A Terrible Game At Home.

Nebraska had 8 turnovers. That's is all you need to know. Last
week our defense didn't look prepared for the quirky Texas
Tech offense. This week the offense just gave the game away,
and Iowa State was so alert and took advantage of every
miscue.

Hearts 0-0 Falkirk: Goals not even on the menu as fans find fare hard to swallow - Scotsman.com Sport

Hearts seems to have no firepower.

I enjoy Scottish Football, but this year seems to be a off year for the league
football wise, as well financially. Teams don't have the clout financially to
get playmakers they need, and younger players can't seem to come around
yet to make " the difference ".

Hearts 0-0 Falkirk: Goals not even on the menu as fans find fare hard to swallow - Scotsman.com Sport

Big Nebraska Football Letdown

Very sad display in Lincoln. After the game I wasn't sure who

the team was. The defensive game plan theme was not good,

and the offense is not sound. Cody Green should maybe now

be placed the reigns and give him a chance to develop. He

is the future and is quite talented.

http://www.huskerextra.com/articles/2009/10/17/football/doc4ada7d2f50bcd199407256.txt

Rangers and Celtic Desire To Resign From Scottish Premier League.

Celtic and Rangers football clubs out of Glasgow, Scotland are looking
for a new league. Yes, the perennial powerhouses of Scottish football
again are thinking of moving on. The latest episode that has most
definitely pushed this point of contention forward is the latest
tv contract. Which has seen the league have to eat a lot of monies,
because of the financial problems with Setanta Sports. Leaving
the league and teams with a lot less monies than had been
anticipated.

Celtic and Rangers wanted a different plan in the beginning with
a different carrier whom they believed would grant them
better international exposure and better financial promise in the
future. It never materialized. Thus the current strain of the teams
with lower than anticipated tv revenues. Making it more inviting than
ever for Celtic or the Rangers to become the dark horse promised
children of the Premier League. Or, the breakthrough of a new Super
League with powerhouse clubs from smaller European Leagues
wanting to have better and stronger financial positions.

All this will hurt the SPL ( Scottish Premier League ) I love,
but ultimately will make the sport stronger and hopefully
allow other current SPL teams to become strong within themselves
and not be so dependant on Celtic or the Rangers for revenue or
say so.

Whatever happens, I hope it happens sooner rather than later.
That way changes can be made and opportunities considered
for all sides in their plans for the future.

Good Luck SPL.