God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
The best way to identify potential elders is in the normal flow of church life. They are evident by their response to what’s being taught; by their willingness to serve; by the abundance of spiritual fruit in their lives; and by the many ways their giftedness is manifest in the church before they are ever singled out for leadership.
We are often told that we limit the atonement of Christ, because we say that Christ has not made satisfaction for all men, or all men would be saved. Now, our reply to this is, that, on the other hand, our opponents limit it: we do not. The Arminians say, Christ died for all men. Ask them what they mean by it. Did Christ die so as to secure the salvation of all men? They say, “No, certainly not.” We ask them the next question: Did Christ die so as to secure the salvation of any man in particular? They answer “No.” They are obliged to admit this, if they are consistent. They say, “No. Christ has died that any man may be saved if” – and then follow certain conditions of salvation. Now, who is it that limits the death of Christ? Why, you. You say that Christ did not die so as infallibly to secure the salvation of anybody. We beg your pardon, when you say we limit Christ’s death; we say, “No, my dear sir, it is you that do it.” We say Christ so died that he infallibly secured the salvation of a multitude that no man can number, who through Christ’s death not only may be saved, but are saved, must be saved and cannot by any possibility run the hazard of being anything but saved. You are welcome to your atonement; you may keep it. We will never renounce ours for the sake of it.
In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Add 1/4
teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, if possible. Place the
bruschetta on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve,
drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the
bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato
mixture over the bruschetta. Serve immediately.
Recipe By :TASTE SHOW #TS0003
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #257
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 08:34:21 -0400
From: Meg Antczak <meginny@node1.frontiernet.net>
A Message from our Provider:
“A thankful heart is one of the primary identifying characteristics of a believer. It stands in stark contrast to pride, selfishness, and worry. And it helps fortify the believer’s trust in the Lord and reliance of His provision, even in the toughest times. No matter how choppy the seas become, a believer’s heart is buoyed by constant praise and gratefulness to the Lord. #John MacArthur”
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