The “gift” or “baptism” of the Spirit, one of the distinctive blessings of the new covenant, is a universal blessing for members of the new covenant, because it is an initial blessing. It is part and parcel to belonging to the new age. The Lord Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant and the bestower of its blessings, gives both the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Spirit to all who enter his covenant. Further, baptism with water is the sign and seal of baptism with the Spirit, as much as it is of the forgiveness of sins. Water-baptism is the initiatory Christian rite, because Spirit-baptism is the initiatory Christian experience.

John Stott

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Choco1	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

12	oz	Semi-sweet chocolate bits
1/2	c	Heavy cream
4	oz	Butter
1/2	c	Superfine sugar
1	cn	Unsweetened chestnut; (15 oz), drained and pureed in a food processor
2	tb	Rum
		Whipped cream for garnish; optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Over low heat, melt chocolate in heavy cream, stirring until smooth;
let cool to room temperature. With an electric mixer whip the butter
and sugar until light, then fold in the cooled chocolate, chestnut
puree and rum. Mix until smooth and pack into prepared ramekins or
custard cups. Cover and chill overnight.
Pipe whipped cream rosettes in center if you wish.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6751
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