The question, then, is this: Does the Bible teach that people have the power and initiative within their own will to believe the gospel? The question is not, “Are people morally responsible for their actions?” The Bible declares that we are. We are responsible to God for every act of will and work that we perform. Neither is the question, “Do people have the opportunity to believe?” The Bible declares that we do. God has made Himself known to all people, either in nature, conscience, or the gospel, so that all are without excuse (Rom. 1:18-23; 2:14-16; Ac. 14:16-17). The question, rather, is this: Do people have a free and unfettered will by which they are able to believe? The Bible declares that they do not. The teaching of Scripture is that all people are born into this life corrupt in nature and therefore ill-disposed to the gospel and to the truth. This is the doctrine of total depravity.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Chinese	Pasta	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Noodles
1/4	lb	Lean pork
1/4	lb	Ham
1/2	lb	Shrimp
2		Scallion stalks
1		Clove garlic
2	sl	Fresh ginger root
2	tb	Oil
2	c	Stock
2	tb	Soy sauce
1	ds	Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Parboil noodles as in "Parboiled Noodles #1/#2" but only very briefly.
2. Cut pork and ham in 1-1/2 inch strips. Shell and devein shrimp; cut each
in two. Cut scallions in 1/2-inch lengths. Mince garlic and ginger root.
3. Heat oil. Add scallion, garlic and ginger root and stir-fry to brown
lightly.  Add pork and ham; stir-fry until pork loses its pinkness (2 to 3
minutes).
4. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pinkish (2 to 3 minutes).
5. Add parboiled noodles, stock, soy sauce and pepper, and bring to a boil,
stirring gently. Then simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes and serve.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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