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Thus the Calvinist says that God elects unbelievers and predestines them to become believers. The Arminian, on the other hand, says that God elects believers and predestines them to become His children… The question…is this: Are faith and repentance produced by free will and thus the cause of election, or are they produced by the Holy Spirit and thus the effect of election? According to Arminianism, election is that act of God whereby He foreordains to eternal life those whom He foresees will respond in faith to the gospel. According to Calvinism, election is that act of God whereby He foreordains to eternal life those who, because of sin, cannot respond in faith to the gospel.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

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

Brown Buttered Noodles

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Carbs, Pasta	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	Egg noodles, medium width
1/2	c	Butter
1	c	Onions, diced
		Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook noodles according to package directions, about 5 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter. Saute onions til tender. Add
salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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