The fact is that a sound and lively truth-basis has been ejected from the premises of modern evangelicalism. Evangelicalism has been dispossessed of truth to such an extent that it is becoming frightening. In its place experience and mysticism are house-sitting the church or, if not these, then church growth pragmatism or an unhealthy preoccupation with the psychological. But the necessary doctrines of the holiness of God and His just wrath, justification by faith alone, the transforming nature of regeneration, the sovereignty of God over all of creation and in salvation itself, the nature and extent of grace in justification and in sanctification – doctrines upon which the earlier revivals thrived – have been considered unimportant and useful only for wizened old theologs holed up in ivory towers who do not relate to the church’s future.

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains		Appetizers	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Onion, chopped
1		Garlic clove, chopped
1/4	c	Vegetable oil
2	c	Navy beans, cooked
4	oz	Canned green chiles, drained,chopped
1/4	c	Plain lowfat yogurt
2 1/2	tb	Cider vinegar
1 1/2	ts	Ground cumin
3/4	ts	Paprika
1/4	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil over medium
heat until transparent. Gradually add beans, mashing them into a coarse
paste with a large spoon or fork. Lower heat and continue to cook beans
until they begin to look dry. Remove from heat and blend in remaining
ingredients until thoroughly combined. Serve chilled with fresh vegetables
or crackers for dipping, or as a sandwich filling. Although this is a
flavorful dish, the color is pale. You can make it look more appetizing
with a few sprigs of parsley.
Note: To make the dish complete in protein, serve with pita (or other
low-fat bread) or crackers. (Whole grain products are preferable).
Recipe by: Sue Cochran, CHE
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by Sims
<c.simpson@worldnet.att.net> on Feb 26, 1997.

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