1. The sufficiency of Scripture should encourage us as we try to discover what God would have us to think or to do. 2. The sufficiency of Scripture reminds us that we are to add nothing to Scripture, and that we are to consider no other writings of equal value to Scripture. 3. The sufficiency of Scripture also tells us that God does not require us to believe anything about Himself or His redemptive work that is not found in Scripture. 4. The sufficiency of Scripture shows us that no modern revelations from God are to be placed on a level equal to Scripture in authority. 5. With regard to living the Christian life, the sufficiency of Scripture reminds us that nothing is sin that is not forbidden by Scripture either explicitly or by implication. 6. The sufficiency of Scripture also tells us that nothing is required of us by God that is not commanded in Scripture either explicitly or by implication. 7. The sufficiency of Scripture reminds us that in our doctrinal and ethical teaching we should emphasize what Scripture emphasizes and be content with what God has told us in Scripture.

Wayne Grudem

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Pie	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6		Egg whites
2	ts	Cream of tartar
2	c	Sugar
2	ts	Vanilla
1		Stack saltine crackers
2	c	Pecans; chopped
1	pt	Heavy cream; whipped
6	tb	Pineapple preserves
		Coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually add sugar while
beating egg whites. Add vanilla. Crush crackers and fold into the egg
mixture. Fold in the chopped pecans. Bake in an ungreased 8x11 inch pan at
325 degrees for 20 minutes or until brown. Cool.
Whip cream and fold in preserves. Spread on top of cooled pie. Sprinkle
with coconut to taste. A favorite recipe of the men.
From <A Taste of Louisiana>.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

A Message from our Provider:

“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not. #C.S. Lewis”

We need to learn how wrong it is to think of prayer as a way of getting something from God. People often think of prayer as a way of talking God into doing what they want Him to do. This is what lies behind 'name it and claim it' Christianity, the idea that I can influence God by offering the right kind of prayer. But that attitude ultimately leads to hell. As C. S. Lewis once observed, 'There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, ';Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, ';Thy will be done.' All that are in Hell, choose it.' Besides, why would anyone want to change God's mind? The Bible says that His will is 'good, pleasing and perfect' (Rom. 12:2). Imagine what a mess our lives would be in if God always did what we wanted Him to do! For unlike God's will, our own wills are evil, displeasing, and imperfect.

Philip Graham Ryken