The preacher may not mean to convey this, but his actions and words so strongly imply it that the listener cannot help but think that he must do something beyond merely believing if he is to be saved. Likewise, the one who does respond outwardly as instructed cannot help but assume that he has gained something of eternal importance by doing so, even though outward responses often reflect no corresponding inner reality. And when the meeting is over, the one who did not respond as invited cannot help but believe he has missed the “opportunity."” Most evangelists who favor the altar call method also strongly affirm the doctrine of sola fide (justification by faith alone). But the charge that their methods appear to contradict this doctrine cannot be easily dismissed. If nothing related to salvation is gained by a person's outward response to some form of altar call, then what is the reason for asking people to respond in these ways if they want to be saved? Are people saved by faith alone or are they not?

Daryl Wingerd

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs	Swiss		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2	c	Bread Flour; divided, (up to 4)
2	tb	Sugar
1 1/2		Tsp.Salt; (I only use 1/2 tsp.)
1	pk	OR 1 Tbsp.Active Dry Yeast
1	c	Very Warm Water; (120 to 130'F)
		Squeeze Margarine; ( I use regular melted)
1	c	Swiss Cheese; shredded, (4 oz.)
1/2	c	Parmesan Cheese; grated, (2 oz.)
1		Egg; beaten lightly

INSTRUCTIONS

>From "Cooking With Mickey Around Our World
Yield 4 small (6 X 3 pan) or 2 large Loaves (9 X 3 1/2 pan)
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Mix well.
Gradually add water and 2 Tbsp. margarine.Mix until soft dough forms. Mix
cheeses, reserve 1/4 cup, Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Turn onto floured surface., knead in remaining flour. This will take 8 to
10    minutes to get the best texture.Place dough in a lightly greased
bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place about
20 minutes. Knead a few times on a lightly floured surface, divide into
equal pieces. Cover and let rise 15 minutes right on board. Roll out into
rectangle and from the short side roll up, sealing ends by pressing in.
Place in greased pans, make a 1/4 inch deep slit down the center of the
loaf. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375'F 20 to 25 minutes or
until golden (for small loaves) and about 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until
bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom of loaf. Remove from pans
immediately and brush lightly with margarine.
NOTE: Wonderful while still warm, excellent cold, and makes great toast.
Posted to EAT-L Digest  by Judy E Ryder <jeryder@JUNO.COM> on Feb 19, 1998

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