God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
Jesus Christ did not bring us the Gospel to enhance our self-esteem, clear our sinus infections or make us prosperous. Jesus Christ brought us the Gospel to save us. To save us from hell which is the consequence of our sin. Matthew 1:21, “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” The moment you get rid of hell is the moment you no longer have any need for the Gospel.
I can remember when I was an undergraduate student, how enlightening it was to learn from William Temple that what the Bible means by sin is "self-centeredness." Let me tell you how Temple puts it in his great little book, Christianity in the Social Order. He says, "I am the center of the world I see. And where the horizon is depends on where I stand. Education may make my self-centeredness less disastrous by broadening my horizon of vision. It's like a man climbing a tower who sees further in terms of physical vision while remaining himself the center and the standard of reference. I am the center of the world I see." That's what the Bible means by sin. Luther talks about man curved in on himself. Malcolm Muggeridge talks about the dark little dungeon of my own ego. That is sin, a twist of self-centeredness that has us imprisoned. But God's order is that we love him with all our being, and then that we love our neighbor and put ourselves last. Sin is the reversal of the order.
In a small soup pot, saute onions in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes,
stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and cook, stirring frequently for
10 min.or until onions are browned. Add stock, cider, barley, carrots,
thyme, marjoram and bay leaf. Cover and cook for one hour or until barley
is tender. Add apples, parsley and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes or
until apples are slightly soft. Discard bay leaf and serve.
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