Renowned Apologist Ravi Zacharias Gives Commencement Address to Class of 2015
May 2, 2015, Ravi Zacharias delivered a powerful address to ORU’s 48th graduating class during the university’s commencement ceremony.
As more than 700 graduates prepared to walk across the stage of the Mabee Center and into a new chapter of their lives, the renowned Christian apologist and best-selling author reminded them that they were to go into every person’s world with the heart and mind of Christ.
“How desperately we need wisdom in our time to learn how to tackle the socially, monumentally and divisive issues to be able to give an answer that is clear, but to do it in love so the person understands not just the conviction, but the compassion from which this voice comes and speaks to them,” Zacharias told the Class of 2015.
Zacharias went on to remind the graduates that although they may not have known what lay ahead for them, that God has a plan and purpose for their lives.
“You can be confident that if you follow His will, He will not only surprise you, He will enthrall you and show the glories of His anointing and the marvels of His power, as He will use you to bring honor to His name.”
These graduates stepped into a new chapter of life, ready to change the world.
“ORU gave me the tools and education necessary to step into my calling on a greater level,” said 2015 ORU graduate Katie Cole. “Upon graduating, I was equipped to pursue my passion with greater understanding and purpose.”
