John William Eddins was Professor of Theology. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:35. A prayer is offered from 1:43-2:49. A responsive reading takes place from 2:50-4:37. Dr. Eddins preaches from 4:56-14:08. Eddins preaches on the atonement that the death of Christ provides all believers.
John William Eddins was a Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-1:27). Eddins’s message is on Christian fellowship. Eddins begins by explaining humanity’s need for fellowship with God and one another (1:28-4:40). He explains that Christian friendship is a divine possibility realized through faith in God (4:41-7:13). He states that the characteristics of Christian friendship are faith, loyalty, and a mutual acceptance of individuality (7:14-12:33). He concludes by discussing the necessity of forgiveness in friendships (12:34-15:09). He closes in prayer (15:10-16:22).
John William Eddins was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a word of prayer by Eddins from 0:00-0:36. Dr. Eddins preaches on the concept of holy days (also known as holidays) and the importance of giving thanks to God from 0:49-14:56.
After the reading of Psalm 95:6-7 and a prayer (start-3:15), John William Eddins, Jr., Assistant Professor of Theology, speaks about both the positives and negatives of the Reformation.
After the reading of James 2:23 and a prayer (start-1:00), John William Eddins, Jr., Assistant Professor of Theology, speaks about the meaning of friendship (1:01-13:54). Service ends in a song (13:55-end).
A recording of the luncheon from the inauguration of William Randall Lolley. This luncheon was a smaller gathering of friends and faculty following the ceremony that inaugurated Dr. W. Randall Lolley as the third President of SEBTS. Dr. Charles Granger provided the Invocation from 0:40-1:30. Dr. John William Eddins opened with a greeting and acknowledgements from 1:38-7:05. The main address was given by Dr. Lois V. Edinger who gave a speech on the importance of Religion and Education from 9:30-42:32. President Lolley expressed his gratitude for everyone from 42:45-43:19. Mr. Tom E. Lolley closed with the Benediction from 43:25-44:33.