Being outside the church is being in Satan’s domain. The Bible indicates that Satan is the “god of this world,” whereas the church is the expression of God’s kingdom on earth and is ruled by Christ, not Satan. Those who are in the world (i.e., outside of Christ) are in Satan’s domain and under his authority. Those who are in the church are under Christ’s authority (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; I John 5:19). Consequently, because Christ reigns supremely in the local church, it’s a dangerous thing for a believer not to be identified with one. When we function on our own, outside the church, we’re asking to be knocked around by Satan.

Wayne Mack

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Scones	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	All-purpose flour
2	tb	Sugar
1	tb	Baking powder
1/4	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Butter
1/2	c	Milk
2		Eggs, beaten
3/4	c	Sun-Maid Raisins
1/2	c	Thick strawberry jam

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 425'F. Grease an 8" round cake pan. Combine flour, sugar,
baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, eggs and raisins;
stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. With floured hands,
pat half of dough into bottom of greased pan; press dough 1/4" up
sides. Spread dough with jam. Top with remaining dough; spread
evenly. Using sharp knife, score dough into 8 wedges. Brush top
lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake
at 425'F. for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean. Serve warm.
From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip

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