Torch, Fall 1992

I I I reacher Wouldn't you like to hear Jesus preach? Just for once to listen to His actual voice, instead of somebody else's best effort to convey His message? What would He say? The Bible records many of His words, but the Apostle Paul summarized Jesus' message this way: He came and preached peace to you ... (Ephesians 2:17). People in Jesus' day needed to hear about peace. They lived in a world filled with racial strife, rumors of war, and constant conflict. Sound familiar? Worst of all, every person had declared war against God. In their sin, they mocked Him, and fought to have their own way. They deserved God' s judgment and wrath, but the holy, gracious God responded in love. Jesus came to earth to offer peace. He saw people living in a harsh, hopeless world and said, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27). He wept over people' s separation from His loving Heavenly Father and told His disciples, ... the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.. .! have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:27, 33) . Jesus preached peace, and then He became our peace. He willingly died on a cross and surrendered His life to pay the penalty for our sin. He lay buried in a tomb, and then rose from the dead to give us the only way to live with God forever. Both God and man, He offered an eternal peace between the two, purchased at tremendous cost to Himself. Anyone who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved from judgment. Have you believed in Him as your Savior? For more information contact: Harold Green Vice President for Christian Ministries Cedarville College P.O. Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314 Cl GUfuL\ 1 1LLl G T©l~t1~ Leaders In Peacemaking by Dr. Paul Dixon 2 Campus News 4 Check Your Attitude– And Change It by Ken Sande 6 In The Middle 9 How Can I Soar With Eagles When I Have To Work With The Turkeys ? by Dr. David Robey 10 The World At Our Doorstep by Dr. Barbara Loach 12 Editor Cedarville Torch Dr. Martin Clark Vol. 14 No. 4 Fall Issue, 1992 Published by Managing Editor CedarviJJe College Doug Miller P.O. Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314 Dr. Paul Dixon, President Associate Editors NO PAID Martha Baldwin SUBSCRIPTIONS Judy Johnson Proofreaders Irene Gidley Lorraine Hoffmann Graphics Les Troyer Photography Scott Huck Cedarville Torch is published quarterly for alumni and friends of Cedarville College. Comments and requests for extra copies should be directed to Doug Miller Managing Editor Cedarville Torch P.O. Box 601 Cedarville, OH 453 14 513-766-7806 Torch 3