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The Holy Spirit used four Greek words that are transliterated “baptism” or like derivatives in our English Bibles. In its context, each word gives the impression of immersion. Whether it is the baptism of trials or the baptism into the church or ceremonial washings or dipping bread into a bowl of oil, these words in the Bible and in other secular Greek writings of the time imply immersion. For instance, the verb Bapto in every usage means “to dip” or “to dye.” The word was used in common language when items were completely engulfed in a liquid to produce a change in color. Therefore, all Greek lexicons give the primary meanings of these 4 words as “dip,” “plunge” or “immerse.” As a matter of fact, the six Greek words that could be translated “pour” or “sprinkle” are never used in connection with water baptism.

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Plum And Fig Pudding

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs, Grains	California	Desserts, Holiday	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

20		California dried figs
1		Waffle-cream type cookies
		crumbled
2 1/2	c	Milk
3		Eggs
1/2	c	Sugar
2	T	Powdered cocoa
1	t	Cinnamon
1	t	Allspice
1	t	Nutmeg
1	c	Seeded raisins
		cut into bits
1	c	Coarsely chopped walnuts
4	T	Butter or margarine

INSTRUCTIONS

Cover the figs with hot water and let stand for 10 minutes.  Drain.
With scissors, snip off stems, then cut into small bits.  Cut raisins
into thirds.  Combine all ingredients and place in buttered  casserole.
Dot top of pudding with remaining butter.  Place casserole  in pan of
hot water. Bake for about 40 minutes in moderate oven (350  F.) or
until pudding is "set".  Serve warm with hard sauce.  Serves  6-7.
Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the
permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format
courtesy of Karen Mintzias  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/califfig.zip

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“What gives us conviction of sin is not the number of sins we have committed; it is the sight of the holiness of God. #Martyn Lloyd-Jones”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 436 Calories From Fat: 217 Total Fat: 25.2g Cholesterol: 102.3mg Sodium: 147.1mg Potassium: 505.2mg Carbohydrates: 48.1g Fiber: 3.3g Sugar: 38.8g Protein: 10.8g