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Many professed Christians – and even many true Christians – hold a false doctrine of assurance. Often it is because the person who witnessed to them told them that all they had to do was make a profession of faith, walk an aisle, raise a hand, say a prayer, and never doubt what the Lord had done in their lives. Perhaps they have been taught that to ever doubt their salvation is to doubt God’s Word and integrity. Unfortunately, many evangelists, pastors, and personal workers attempt to certify a person’s salvation apart from the convicting work of the Holy Spirit and the evidence of fruit with continuance in obedience to the Word (John 8:31). But we have no right to assure a person of something we cannot be certain is true. God’s own Holy Spirit will witness His reality to those who truly belong to Him (Rom. 8:14-16). Peter makes clear that one’s calling and choosing are made secure by increasing qualities of fruitfulness that demonstrate the genuineness of salvation and eliminate stumbling over doubt (2 Pet. 1:3-11). And our Lord teaches that some people appear saved, but are not (Matt. 13: 20-21). Quick and easy assurance can deceive.

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The church is not perfect, but woe to the man who finds pleasure in pointing out her imperfections! Christ loved his church, and let us do the same. I have no doubt that the Lord can see more fault in his church than I can; and I have equal confidence that he sees no fault at all. Because he covers her faults with his own love-that love which covers a multitude of sins; and he removes all her defilement with that precious blood which washes away all the transgressions of his people.

C.H. Spurgeon

We Love God!

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

Tradewind Lobster Barbecue Sauce

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood		Seafood, Bar-b-q, Sauces	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Real mayonnaise
1/4	c	Tomato ketchup
1/4	c	Lemon juice
1	ts	Worcestershire sauce
1	ts	Grated onion
1	ts	Sugar
1/4	ts	Salt
1	ds	Of pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.Brush generously over tails before
starting to grill. Repeat once during cooking.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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