Torch, Spring 1990

Our requirement that all our gradu– ates minor in Bible is immovable. Does this add to the already rigorous course load in engineering, nursing, premed, prelaw, and other majors? Yes! But our number one stated objective is "to undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian fai th, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowledge in the light of scriptural truth." Chapel is the heartbeat of every Christian college. If you want to see the direction of any Christian institu– tion of higher learning, show up in chapel. At Cedarville College it will continue to be required of students and faculty on a daily basis. I am committed to making the planning of those chapels one of my chief priorities. Those who will stand behind our pulpit to preach will believe the eternal, inerrant Textbook. Martin Luther, commenting about Hebrews 10:7 ("in the volume of the book it is written of me"), asked, "What Book and what Person? There is only one Book-Scripture-and only one Person-Jesus Christ." This issue of Cedarville TORCH focuses upon that unchanging written Word that reveals the everlasting Liv– ing Word, Jesus Christ. The Book of the Ages is the Book for Cedarville College. We are in a new decade and almost ready to enter a new millennium. I invite you to campus to see the marvel– ous changes that are taking place in preparation for our future. To God be the glory. One thing will not change about Cedarville. If the Lord tarries , we will continue to fulfill the mission of the College as we remain faithful to the ageless Book of Books. ITINERARIES Dr. Paul Dixon, President Kalamazoo, MI-Westwood Baptist Church, May 19-20 Auburn, IN-Bible Baptist Church, May 27 Cedarville, OH-94th Commence– ment, Cedarville College, June 2 Cincinnati, OH-Mariemont Com– munity Church, June 3 Toledo, OH-Toledo Christian Schools Commencement, June 12 Grand Rapids, MI-Calvary Church, June 17 Niagara Falls, NY-Council of 18, June 21-22 Niagara Falls, NY-GARBC National Conference, June 25-29 Crawfordsville, IN-East Side Baptist Church, July 1 Merrillville, IN-Bethel Baptist Church, July 5 Cincinnati, OH-Tri-County Baptist Church, July 25 Warren, OH-First Baptist Church, July 26 Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Chancellor Bunker Hill, IL-Missionary Valley Fellowship of GARB Churches, May 5 Roxana, IL-First Baptist Church, May 6-9 Union City, IN-Cornerstone Baptist Church, May 27 Cedarville, OH-94th Commence– ment, Cedarville College, June 2 Canandaigua, NY-Pastors ' Confer– ence, June 4-6 Niagara Falls, NY-GARBC National Conference, June 25-29 Chillicothe, OH-Calvary Baptist Church, July 8 Montrose, PA-Montrose Bible Conference, July 30-August 5 CONTENTS The Book for Cedarville College in the 21st Century by Dr. Paul Dixon 2 This Ancient Book Can Meet Your 21st Century Needs by Dr. Norman L. Geisler 4 Which Translation Is Really Inspired? by Dr. Robert G. Gromacki 8 How to Study Your Bible and Get Something Out of It by Pastor William Bernhard, Jr. 12 Campus News 15 CREDITS Editor Dr. Martin Clark Graphics Les Troyer Managing Editor Ron Coriell Photography Lonnie Richards Associate Editors Martha Baldwin Judy Johnson Linda Thomas Proofreaders Marilyn Henderson Irene Gidley TORCH Vol. 12,No.2 Spring Issue, 1990 Published by Cedarville College P.O. Box 601 Cedarville, OH 45314 NO PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS The Cedarville TORCH is published quarterly for the alumni and friends of Cedarville College. Comments and requests for reprints should be directed to: Ron Coriell Cedarville TORCHManaging Editor