There are basically two ways to read the Bible — as a book of law, or as a book of promise. Our natural religious psychology wants to read the Bible as law: “God is explaining here how I can win his favor.” A law-hermeneutic is the pre-understanding we naturally bring to our Bible reading, every page. But in Galatians 3 Paul explains that he reads the Bible as a book of promise, and he wants us to as well. He sees every page of the Bible as gracious promise from God to undeserving sinners. Is there law in the Bible? Yes. But it was “added” (v. 19). Law was inserted after the promises to Abraham were established. It is promise that comes first (Genesis 12), then law comes later (Exodus 20). It is promise, therefore, that defines the all-encompassing framework within which we are to read everything else in the Bible... Every page [in the Bible], most deeply understood, shines forth as a promise of grace to sinners in Christ.

Ray Ortlund

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Crockpot, Pork, Roast	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	lb	Pork loin roast — trimmed
1/4	c	Apple juice
		Salt to taste
3	tb	Brown sugar
		Pepper to taste
1	ts	Ground ginger
6		Apples — quartered

INSTRUCTIONS

From: Gerald Edgerton <jerrye@wizard.com>
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 08:37:49 -0700 Procedures: 1. Rub roast with salt
and pepper. Brown port roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain
well. 2. Place apple quarters in bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top of
Apples. 3. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top
surface of roast, moistening well. 4. Cover and cook on Low setting for 10
to 12 hours or until done.
Posted to Master Cook Recipes List, Digest #94

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