These doctrines build upon one another. The doctrine of total depravity establishes what the Bible teaches about the spiritual condition of unregenerate man and leaves one with the question “Who can be saved?” The doctrine of unconditional election then answers the question by declaring God’s sovereign choice in choosing to save people despite their depravity and based solely on God’s sovereign choice to redeem for Himself people from every tribe, tongue and nation. Next, the doctrine of limited atonement explains how God can be perfectly just and yet redeem those sinful people and reconcile them to Himself. The only solution to the depravity of man was for God to provide a Redeemer who would act as their substitute and suffer the wrath of God for their sins. He did this in the death of Christ, who, having been crucified, completely and totally “canceled out the certificate of debt…having nailed it to the cross” (Colossians 2:13-14). That leads to another question: how can a spiritually dead sinner who is hostile to God have faith in the atoning work of Christ on the cross? That question is answered by the doctrine of grace that is known as irresistible grace, the “I” in the acronym TULIP.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Desserts	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6	lg	Apples — unpeeled and
		Cored
1/3	c	Apple cider
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Lemon zest — grated
1/8	ts	Nutmeg
1	c	Whipping cream
1/4	c	Powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Place apple quarters in a heavy saucepan with cider and sugar. Bring to a
boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and prevent scorching.
Continue to cook and stir until apples become mushy. Puree through food
mill and stir in spices and lemon zest. Cool. While apple puree cools, beat
cream until it forms stiff peaks. Gradually add powdered sugar and blend
well. Fold 1/2 cup of apple puree into whipped cream, then fold whipped
cream into remaining apple puree. Spoon into parfait glasses and chill
thoroughly. Sprinkle top of each apple cream with nutmeg before serving.
Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
From: Ladies Home Journal- August 1991
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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