1. The doctrine of the Incarnation means that two distinct natures (divine and human) are united in one Person: Jesus. Jesus is not two people (God and man). He is one person: the God-man. Jesus is not schizophrenic. 2. When the Word became flesh He did not cease to be the Word. The Word veiled, hid, and voluntarily restricted the use of certain divine powers and prerogatives. But God cannot cease to be God. In other words, when the Word became flesh He did not commit divine suicide. 3. When the Word once became flesh He became flesh forever. After His earthly life, death, and resurrection, Jesus did not divest Himself of the flesh or cease to be a man. He is a man even now at the right hand of God the Father. He is also God. He will always be the God-man. See 1 Cor. 15:28; Col. 2:9; 1 Jn. 2:7 (note use of present tense). 4. Thus, we might envision Jesus saying: “I am now what I always was: God (or Word). I am now what I once was not: man (or flesh). I am now and forever will be both: the God-man.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Vegetarian, Vegan, Side dish, Holiday, Vt	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	oz	Can pitted black olives; drained
4	oz	Can oil-cured Greek olives; pitted and drained
1/3	c	Capers; drained
2		Garlic cloves; mince
1/4	ts	Dried thyme
1	tb	Dijon mustard
		Lemon juice
		Freshly ground pepper
3	tb	Fresh parsley; minced
1		Baguette; sliced on the diagonal, rubbed lightly with garlic and toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender or food processor, puree olives.
Add capers, garlic, thyme and dijon mustard; puree.
Transfer to mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice and pepper to taste to pureed mixture.
Stir in parsley. Serve surrounded by garlic toasts.
Serves 6 to 8.
Per serving: 161 cal; 4 g prot; 7 g fat; 19  carb; 0 chol; 832 mg sod; 2 g
fiber; vegan
Source: Vegetarian Times, Jan 94/MM by DEEANNE
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