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Let's use the idea of "binding Satan," which is taught in some churches as a norm for Christian living. In Revelation 20:1-10 we read that Satan will be bound for a thousand years, later released for a short time, and finally thrown into the lake of fire (hell) for eternal punishment. In other words, it seems quite clear that until Satan is bound for the thousand years, he is not bound. He will not be bound until Scripture says he will be bound. The 1000 years of Revelation 20, when the Lord returns to this earth to set up His millennial kingdom, is a future event. Therefore the "binding of Satan" today is really unscriptural terminology and unscriptural practice, even though the intent may be for the glory of God. Christians who spiritualize the 1000 years of Revelation 20 to the present "Christian age" (the "amillennial" view of Revelation) are inconsistent if they call for the "binding" of Satan. If Revelation 20 is in the present time, then Satan is already bound by God, and he doesn't need to be bound again and again by Christians! Any way you look at it, "binding Satan" shouldn't be part of normal Christian conduct today.

David Reid

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Bread machi, Bread maili	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Yeast
1	tb	Sugar
1 1/2	ts	Salt
2	c	Whole wheat flour
1	c	White flour; unbleached
1		Egg
2	tb	Oil
1 1/4	c	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

I set my machine for white manual. When it beeps at completion I sometimes
let it sit for a little while. But I usually just take the whole thing out
and divide into 8 pieces. Then shape into whatever shape you want. Place
buns on a slightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until
approximately double. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes, then lower temperature to
350 and bake for another 10 minutes.
Before baking you can sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top. These are
tasty.
From: Bread-Bakers Archives: ftp.best.com/pub/reggie/archives/bread/recipe
Recipe By     : Susan Battle <sbattle@agora.rdrop.com>

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