Here are eleven things expressly taught in the Word of God about election: 1. Election is “IN CHRIST.” No less than fourteen times in the first fourteen verses of Ephesians chapter one the Holy Spirit expressly tells us that every benefit and blessing of grace that comes to sinners from God is in Christ. 2. Election is UNTO SALVATION. Certainly, there is a sense in which it must be said that God's elect were saved from eternity (Rom. 8:29); but we must never be deceived into thinking that election is salvation. Election is unto salvation. Election is not, as some teach, unto 'Christian service.' Election is unto salvation. 3. Election is an act of pure, absolute, DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY. God has mercy on whom he will have mercy (Rom. 9:11-18). God was not moved by anything outside Himself to choose the people He chose to save. 4. Election took place in ETERNITY. God did not choose His people in time, but before time began, in eternity. He chose us before the foundation of the world, from the beginning, when nothing existed except God Himself in the tri-unity of the eternal Godhead. 5. The source and cause of election is God's eternal LOVE for His people. He loved us freely, from everlasting, before ever the earth was made. Our love to Him is not the cause of His love toward us, but the result (Jer. 31:3; 1 Jn. 4:19). 6. God’s election was an act of free, UNCONDITIONAL grace. Grace is always free and unconditional. The moment a condition is put to it, it ceases to be grace. To say that God chose us because of something He foresaw in us, or foresaw we would chose to do, is to frustrate the grace of God, making it the reward of our work (Rom. 11:6). 7. Election is God’s PERSONAL choice of specific sinners to eternal life in Christ. Here is a sweet cordial of grace which shall never cease to amaze and rejoice the hearts of believing sinners – The Lord God chose me to eternal salvation in Christ, because He loved me with an everlasting, unconditional love! 8. Election is IRREVERSIBLE. “The gifts and callings of God are without repentance” (Rom. 11:29). Those who were chosen to salvation in eternity shall not be unchosen in time! 9. Election is EFFECTUAL. There is no possibility that one of God’s elect shall perish (2 Tim. 2:19). 10. Election is DISTINGUISHING. To talk of universal love in God toward reprobate men is to talk nonsense. Read Isaiah 43:1-4! 11. Election is BLESSED, for it is the cause of all blessedness (Ps. 65:4; Eph. 1:3-6).

Don Fortner

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats		Soup	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5		Whole fresh Anaheim chile; seeded; peeled
5		Whole Poblano chilies; peeled, seeded
2	tb	Olive oil
1	c	Yellow onion; diced
1 1/2	ts	Garlic; minced
1 1/2		Jalapeno chile; minced
3/4	ts	Oregano
3/4	ts	Cumin
4	c	Chicken stock
1		Idaho potato; medium, peeled, cut in 1/2 inch dice
2	c	Chicken breast; uncooked, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1	c	Cilantro; loosely packed, large stems removed
		Salt; to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 22:27:26 -0500
From: Walt Gray <waltgray@mnsinc.com>
Cut Anaheim, and poblano chiles in half, remove the seeds , char and peel.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the onion until
translucent. Add the garlic, jalapeno chiles, cumin and oregano, and saute
for several minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Then add
the potatoes and cook until just tender. With a slotted spoon, remove 1 cup
of potatoes and reserve. Add the diced chicken and pooach gently in the
onion- chili- potato mixturer until chicken is cooked through. Remove from
the heat immediatly, transfer to a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid in
a small bowl. Refrigerate the remainder to keep the chicken from
overcooking. In a blender, puree the reserved potatoes, half half the
Anaheim and half the poblano chilies, and the cilantro with the reserved
half cup of liquid. When the chicken mixture is no longer warm, add the
puree. Dice the remaining half of the Anaheim and poblano chilies in half
inch cubes and add to the mixture. Season with salt. Reheat just before
serving to retain the fresh green color and flovor of the soup.
NOTES : This recipe makes a spicy soup with the consistancy of a hearty
chicken-vegetable soup.
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