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If [1 John 1:9] is a call to immediate confession of every sin we are in trouble: 1. We are in a logistical dilemma. We cannot remember every sin. If our forgiveness depends on this, we are in serious trouble. For this reason, most advocates of this theology say that the confession we are to do is to be for every known sin. But that is an accommodation to the text. It does not say that. Actually, no Christian has confessed every known sin either. 2. We are in a theological dilemma. We have a Catholic theology of sorts. That is, if forgiveness is dependent on our ongoing confession, then what if we die with unconfessed sins? Does this view of confession of every sin being essential for forgiveness and total cleansing mean that our sins are not separated from us like the east is from the west? Does it mean we are not forgiven? Does it mean we are not cleansed from all unrighteousness? In other words, does it mean that the work of Christ on our behalf is ineffective when it comes to forgiveness and cleansing? Does it mean that we are not justified until we get to the end of life, and only then if we have confessed everything? 3. We are in an exegetical dilemma. By this I mean that we cannot reconcile the fact that the same text admits to a continual cleansing from all sins on the basis of the blood with no conditions for the believer, while also requiring the condition of detailed confession in a contiguous verse.

Jim Elliff

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

Scallops Venetian-Style (Cape Sante Alla Vene

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	Italian	Seafood, Italian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Scallops
1/4	c	Olive oil
2		Garlic cloves, minced
2	tb	Parsley, chopped
		Salt & pepper to taste
		Juice of 2 lemons

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash scallops under cold running water.  Pat dry with paper towels. Heat
oil in a medium skillet.  Add scallops, garlic and parsley. Season with
salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 6 minutes or until golden.
Stir several times during cooking.  Add lemon juice and mix well. Place on
a warm platter. Serve immediately.
Source:  Northern Italian Cooking, Biba Caggiano
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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