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
Vegetables	Indian	Vegetable	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Ears of corn -or-
1		Box (10-oz) frozen kernel corn
1	sm	(3-lb) pumpkin
1		Yellow onion; peeled, sliced
1	c	Water
		Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

This simple dish is another gift from the Southwest Indians. Two early
American staples are cooked together to provide variety to a rather simple
diet. You will be surprised how delicious this is, though I have added an
onion and black pepper for some additional flavor.
Shell the corn from the cob and mash to a pulp. I use my food processor
for this. If using frozen corn, you need not let it defrost if you have a
food processor.
Peel and seed the pumpkin and cut into small pieces. Place all
ingredients in a covered saucepan and simmer until the pumpkin is soft,
about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
This is a very simple but delicious vegetable dish. It should be treated
as such.
From <The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American>.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe
Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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