Adam and Eve were created in God’s image, after His likeness (Gen. 1:26). But in Adam’s sin, the human race was given over to corruption (Rom. 5:12-21). We are still image-bearers (Gen. 9:6; James 3:9), but the image has been distorted (Gen. 6:5; Eccles. 7:29). The goal of sanctification is the renewal of this image. The holy person is being renewed in knowledge after the image of the Creator (Col. 3:10), which means growing in righteousness and holiness (Eph. 4:24). This does not happen all at once, but rather, we are transformed into the image of God one degree of glory to another (2 Cor. 3:18). God is holy, so most basically being holy means being like God. This is why it’s so critical that Christians know the character and work of the one they worship. If you want to know what holiness looks like, look at God.

Kevin DeYoung

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs	French	Not, Sent	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		8 oz loaf French Bread, ends trimmed, cut diagonally, 1 inch thick
3	c	Milk
6	lg	Eggs
2	tb	Sugar
1	tb	Vanilla
1/2	ts	Ground cinnamon
1	tb	Butter or margarine

INSTRUCTIONS

Grease a shallow 2 1/2-qt baking dish. Arrange bread in a single layer in
prepared dish, squeezing slices to fit if necessary.
In large bowl whisk milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla until blended. Pour
evenly over bread. Sprinkle cinnamon over top. Cover and refrigerate
overnight or up to 24 hours.
To Serve: Heat oven to 350. Uncover baking dish, dot pudding with butter
and bake 45 minutes or until set and a lightly golden brown.
Posted to EAT-L Digest 29 Dec 96
Recipe by: Woman's Day 12-17-96
From:    The Taillons <taillon@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET>
Date:    Mon, 30 Dec 1996 14:36:50 -0500

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