Some are greatly troubled by the fact that grace is bestowed sovereignly, but what other basis is there for its distribution? In Romans 9:14 Paul asks the question: Can God be just when grace is given to some but not to others? He answers his own question by reminding the reader that justice can only condemn all men, for all have sinned. We dare not plead for justice with God, for justice can only be satisfied by our condemnation. Grace operates on a totally different basis. Grace does not give men what they deserve, but what God delights to give, in spite of their sin. God is only unjust if He withholds from men benefits which they rightfully deserve, but He is gracious in bestowing upon men salvation and blessings which they could never merit.

Bob Deffinbaugh

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Cakes	15	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4	c	Unsifted flour
1	ts	Baking soda
1/4	ts	Baking powder
1 1/2	c	Sugar
3		Eggs
1	ts	Vanilla
1	c	Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
4		Squares (1 oz. each) Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, melted
1 1/3	c	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

Crunchy Coconut Topping (below)
Grease and flour a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan.  In bowl
stir first 3 ingredients; set aside.  In large bowl
with mixer at high speed beat next 3 ingredients for 3
min. or until fluffy.  Reduce speed to low; beat in
real mayonnaise and chocolate.  At low speed add flour
mixture in 4 additions alternately with water, beating
just until blended after each addition. Pour into pan.
Bake in 350 oven 45 min. or until tester comes out
clean. Cool completely in pan.  Serves 15
Crunchy Coconut Topping:  In saucepan, stirring
constantly, bring 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
and 1/4 cup margarine to boil over medium heat, boil 2
minutes.  Add 3 Tbsp. milk, 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.  Stirring constantly,
boil 1 minute.  Spread on top of cake.  Broil 6" from
heat 3 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool
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