Gospel doctrine creates a gospel culture. The doctrines of grace create a culture of grace, as Jesus Himself touches us through His truths. Without the doctrines, the culture alone is fragile. Without the culture, the doctrines alone appear pointless. For example: The doctrine of regeneration creates a culture of humility (Ephesians 2:1-9). The doctrine of justification creates a culture of inclusion (Galatians 2:11-16). The doctrine of reconciliation creates a culture of peace (Ephesians 2:14-16). The doctrine of sanctification creates a culture of life (Romans 6:20-23). The doctrine of glorification creates a culture of hope (Romans 5:2). The doctrine of God creates a culture of honesty (1 John 1:5-10). And what could be more basic than that? If we want this culture to thrive, we can’t take doctrinal short cuts. If we want this doctrine to be credible, we can’t disregard the culture. But churches where the doctrine and culture converge bear living witness to the power of Jesus.

Ray Ortlund

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Cajun	Main dish, Meats, Cajun	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Cubed stew beef
2		Onions, quartered
1	cn	Tomato sauce (small)
5		Carrots, cut in chunks
2	tb	Tapioca
		Potatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients, except potatoes , and place in casserole. Cover top
with raw potatoes.  Cover and bake at 250 F. for 4 hrs.
C. Younker--Shreveport, La.
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