Excommunication…means to be delivered over to Satan (1 Tim. 1:18). How is this so? It’s so because being outside the church is being in Satan’s domain. The Bible indicates that Satan is the “god of this world,” whereas the church is the expression of God’s kingdom on earth and is ruled by Christ, not Satan. Those who are in the world (i.e., outside of Christ) are in Satan’s domain and under his authority. Those who are in the church are under Christ’s authority (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; I John 5:19). Consequently, because Christ reigns supremely in the local church, it’s a dangerous thing for a believer not to be identified with one. When we function on our own, outside the church, we’re asking to be knocked around by Satan.

Wayne Mack

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Sauces, Chocolate	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Heavy cream
4	oz	Bittersweet chocolate —
		Chopp
1/4	c	Unsalted butter — softened
2/3	c	Dark brown sugar — packed
3	oz	Unsweetened chocolate —
		Chopp
3	tb	Amaretto — or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

From: Gerald Edgerton <jerrye@wizard.com>
Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 10:44:16 -0700
In a small heavy saucepan, combine the cream and brown sugar.  Bring the
mixture to a boil over mod-high heat, whisking occasionally, and boil it,
whisking, until sugar is dissolved.  Remove pan from heat and add
chocolates, whisking, until they are melted.  Whisk in the butter and the
Amaretto. Continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth. Let cool slightly.
Makes about 3 cups. Gourmet Mag. Jan. 91
Posted to Master Cook Recipes List, Digest #92

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