God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
The question, then, is this: Does the Bible teach that people have the power and initiative within their own will to believe the gospel? The question is not, “Are people morally responsible for their actions?” The Bible declares that we are. We are responsible to God for every act of will and work that we perform. Neither is the question, “Do people have the opportunity to believe?” The Bible declares that we do. God has made Himself known to all people, either in nature, conscience, or the gospel, so that all are without excuse (Rom. 1:18-23; 2:14-16; Ac. 14:16-17). The question, rather, is this: Do people have a free and unfettered will by which they are able to believe? The Bible declares that they do not. The teaching of Scripture is that all people are born into this life corrupt in nature and therefore ill-disposed to the gospel and to the truth. This is the doctrine of total depravity.
Mercy even with us is an optional virtue; we do not have to be merciful. We usually admire people who are, but we do not say that people must be so. We say everybody must be just. We say, for example, an employer, if he agrees to pay a certain wage, must pay that particular wage. If he does not pay it, then he is unjust and is liable to a lawsuit. All our contracts are based on the integrity and honesty and justice of people with whom we do business. They are actually subject to trials and imprisonment and even execution if they violate their duty of man to man. What about mercy among men? We love it. We admire it. We encourage it. We sometimes practice it. But we do not say mercy is obligatory… If this is true even of human affairs, we can see immediately that God does not have to be merciful. He gave us life and conscience. He gave us intelligence to meet our obligations, and He has a right to hold us responsible for using them. He has no further obligation to forgive us if we do not. We say that the Judge of all the earth cannot do wrong, but we cannot say that the Judge of all the earth must be merciful.
Knead fondant which has been allowed to stand for 24 hours or longer until
smooth and pliable. Color and flavor. Mold into various shapes. Allow to
stand in a cool place until firm. Melt 2 cups fondant over lukewarm water
(120 F). Color and flavor as desired. Place bonbons on fork or on
confectioner's dipper. Dip into melted fondant one at a time. Remove from
fondant. Drain. Place on waxed paper. Form a swirl on the top. Nuts,
fruit, and colored or white coconut may be used in the bonbon centers or on
the surface. Set in cool place until firm. If fondant becomes too stiff
during dipping process add a few drops hot water and stir until blended.
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