If Christ be not the Substitute, He is nothing to the sinner. If He did not die as the Sin-bearer, He has died in vain. Let us not be deceived on this point, or misled by those who, when they announce Christ as the Deliverer, think they have preached the Gospel. If I throw a rope to a drowning man, I am a deliverer. But is Christ no more than that? If I cast myself into the sea, and risk my life to save another, I am a deliverer. But is Christ no more? Did He but risk His life? The very essence of Christ’s deliverance is the substitution of Himself for us, His life for ours. He did not come to risk His life; He came to die! He did not redeem us by a little loss, a little sacrifice, a little labor, a little suffering. “He redeemed us to God by his blood,” “the precious blood of Christ” (Rev 5:9; 1Pe 1:19). He gave all He had, even His life, for us.

Horatius Bonar

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	French	May 1994	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Haricots verts; (French green beans;
		; available at
		; specialty produce
		; markets)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a kettle of boiling salted water cook beans 3 minutes, or until
crisp-tender, and drain well. Season beans with salt and pepper.
Serves 6.
Gourmet May 1994
Converted by MC_Buster.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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