God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
When it comes to fighting for Christ’s cause, the only sword we should be wielding is: Ephesians 6:17, “The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Our offensive weapon is the Bible. We don’t swing it broadly like Peter. We handle it with precision. We apply and share specific verses to specific situations as Jesus demonstrated when temped in the wilderness. The power is in the Word of God “for [only] the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb. 4:12). This is how we advance our Lord’s kingdom unlike the world and many religions today.
Another common misunderstanding about the doctrine of limited atonement is that it somehow lessens or diminishes the love of God for humanity. Yet, again, exactly the opposite is true. Of all of the doctrines of grace, the doctrine of limited atonement, when correctly understood, magnifies the love of God; it does not diminish it. Limited atonement reinforces the intensive love of God that is revealed in the Bible. God loves His people with a love that saves them from their sin, as opposed to the love of the unlimited atonement view that sees God’s love as being more general in nature. In the unlimited atonement view, He loves everyone in general but saves no one in particular and, in fact, leaves the matter of their salvation up to them. Which is more loving, a love that actually saves people or a love that makes salvation “possible” to those who are dead in trespasses and sins and unable to choose God?
Preheat oven to 350F. In large mixer bowl, beat 1 cup butter, sugar and
salt until fluffy. Add flour, mix well. With floured finger, press evenly
into greased 9 inch square pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly
browned. Cool slightly. In 2 quart glass measure, with handle,in microwave
oven, melt remaining 1/2 cup butter on high. for 1 minutes. Stir in
sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes,
stirring after each minute, or until mixture turns a light caramel colour.
Stir in vanilla. Spread over warm shortbread. Drizzle with chocolate. Chill
until firm. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature. Makes 24
bars.
Origin: Canadian Living, December 1991. Shared by: Sharon Stevens
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