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This is the title which Jesus used for His special representatives or delegates. From the wiser company of disciples He chose twelve, named the “apostles,” and sent them out to preach (Lk. 6:13; Mk. 3:14). Thus they were personally chosen, called and commissioned by Jesus Christ, and authorized to teach in His name. The New Testament evidence is clear that this group was small and unique. The word “apostle” was not a general word which could be applied to every Christian like the words “believer,” “saint” or “brother.” It was a special term reserved for the Twelve and for one or two others whom the risen Christ had personally appointed. There can, therefore, be no apostolic succession, other than a loyalty to the apostolic doctrine of the New Testament. The apostles had no successors. In the nature of the case no one could succeed them. They were unique.

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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Aunt Bee’s Apple Pie

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Pies	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Butter
4	oz	Cream Cheese
2	c	All-Purpose Flour
2 1/2	c	Apples; sliced
1	c	Sugar
1/3	c	Orange Juice
2	tb	Honey
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1	tb	All-Purpose Flour
1/2	c	Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese, and let come
to room temperature. Add 2 cups of flour and blend well. Chill. Roll out
half of the dough and place in a 9 inch pie plate. Reserve the remaining
dough for the top crust.
In a saucepan combine the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour
the mixture into the crust. Roll out the remaining crust and place over the
filling. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake in a 350
degree oven for 45 minutes.
Recipe by: Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cook Book Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest V1
#212 by ~patsy ~ <patsy@sat.net> on Sep 01, 1997

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