What is the one thing that cuts us off from heaven? The answer is unbelief. Not trusting God. Not living “by faith in the Son of God who loved us and gave Himself for us” (Gal. 2:20). So what does [1 Peter 1] verse 5 mean then when it says we are “protected [from losing our final salvation] by the power of God through faith.” It means that God’s power protects us for salvation by sustaining our faith. The only thing that can keep us from heaven is forsaking our faith in Christ, and turning to other hopes, other treasures. So to protect us God prevents that. He inspires and nourishes and strengthens and builds our faith. And in doing this he secures us against the only thing that could destroy us; unbelief, lack of trust in God.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		April 1993	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	lb	Beets without their greens; (5 1/2 pounds with
		; greens),trimmed,
		; leaving 2 inches of
		; the stem ends
		; intact
1/2	c	Finely grated peeled fresh horseradish or
		; 1/3 cup drained bottled horseradish
2	tb	Sugar
2	tb	Wine vinegar
3	tb	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

In a kettle cover the beets by 2 inches with cold water, bring the
water to a boil, and simmer the beets, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes,
or until they are tender. Drain the beets and under cold water slip
off and discard the skins and stems. Cut the beets into wedges, in a
bowl combine them well with the horseradish, the sugar, the vinegar,
the water, and salt and pepper to taste, and let them marinate,
covered and chilled, for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days.
Makes about 4 cups, serving 8.
Gourmet April 1993
Converted by MC_Buster.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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