Torch, Summer 1998

! I l l I J I What are those things which you have given up in order to more adequately serve the Living God? If you cannot identify them, then you are experiencing a Convenient Christianity. The demands of biblical Christianity stand in contrast to those of Convenient Christianity. Rather than lacking reality, biblical Christianity is founded on the reality of God's Word, the manifestation of His only begotten Son, and His redemptive work on Calvary. In contrast to a lack of standards, biblical Christianity demands adherence to those fundamental behaviors which mark the true believer. And, in contrast to a lack of sacrifice, biblical Christianity demands the greatest sacrifice we can offer.. .our "bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.. .." Is that the kind of Christianity you are living today or have you settled into the comfort zone of a Convenient Christianity? .IJ D r. Paul Dixon has been president of Cedarville College since 1978. He maintains an active preaching schedule as well as providing leadership to the faculty, staff and students at Cedarville. Dr. Dixon earned his B.A. at Tennessee Temple University, his M.Div. at Temple Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Ed.D. from The University of Cincinnati . He was granted the D.D. by Tennessee Temple University and the LLD. by Liberty University. He and his wife, Pat, have been married for 38 years. Their son, Scott, is an assistant professor of Bible at Cedarville. Scott and his wife Sara (Beattie) are 1984 graduates of Cedarville College. They have blessed Dr. and Mrs. Dixon with five grandchildren.