preparations which were taken by the Pharaohs in ancient days before they were entombed? Their sarcoph agi, secreted beneath the majesty of ancient pyramids, were equipped with those things they might antici pate needing for their long and end less “journey.” Food was always in cluded. The finest seeds of corn from the current crop were placed in the dark tomb. Archaeologists who un covered these mummies discovered that the seeds were still in perfect condition, hidden away in the dark ness of the centuries. Although more than three thousand years old, when planted today, they will bring forth an abundant harvest. Doesn’t it seem reasonable that if God pre serves the life of an insignificant seed He makes the resurrection of man a reality? This, again, is only what instinct tells us. Then there is the caterpillar which prepares itself a tomb instinctively. On a warm day it will emerge as a beautiful butterfly. Think of those dirty, gnarled bulbs which, when planted at the right season, will spring forth in new life and lovely blooms at their appointed day! I sub mit that if it is true of nature, how much more so will it transpire with men. God never implants an instinct without meeting that longing or need. Instinct is one means by which we can arrive at an affirmative an swer to life after death. Morally the question is most probable. Con sider the inequities of life. Seeing so many injustices brings one to the conclusion that there must be some thing beyond this life so that all the wrongs may be righted. Several years ago I was privileged to help serve in Christian ministry at the Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall. What a heart-breaking expe rience we shared, seeing these young people who have gotten into all sorts of trouble with society and the law. For instance, there was one young
girl, about twelve years of age. The counselor told me, “She is a hopeless narcotic addict.” Another girl, only fourteen, had tried to kill her tiny baby, as well as herself. She would have been successful if it hadn’t been for the intervention of a pass erby. When asked if she didn’t want to accept Christ and go to heaven, she told the Christian worker in no uncertain terms, “No! I want to go to hell, and when I get there I’m going to spend eternity torturing the man who’s responsible for my being here.” What unfortunate bit terness had understandably gripped her soul. Now, this is not a pretty story to share and yet it illustrates forcefully the fact that there needs to be life after death to correct all of the inequities so many experience. In the 73rd Psalm, Asaph, after having considered why the ungodly always seem to prosper and the righteous constantly suffer, came to a striking conclusion. This was a re sult of his entering into the sanctu ary of the Lord, namely the Word of God. Then it was that he understood the latter end God had in store for them. This is what we need today. Along with Abraham, we should be looking for that city whose builder and maker is God. Our lives, after all, are but shells or tents. Death is merely the gateway through which we pass into eternity.
The Biola Gymnasium, having now been com pleted, is the place which students meet tor chapel services. Due to the fact that the largest auditorium, seating 900, no longer holds the student body, these facilities must be used. It is hoped that an auditorium can be constructed in the near future.
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