The Enquiry was a student publication that began in September of 1964. The Student Council produced the publication and it ranged from weekly to monthly issues throughout its history. The Enquiry began as a resource for student discussion on various topics to help facilitate conversations but also included campus announcements and news. The publication ran from 1964 until at least 1995.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer offered by Fu Lau Yeung (0:00-1:25). After which, Tai Ping Li reads scripture in Chinese (1:26-4:23). Which is followed by a prayer in Japanese by Takashi Ida (4:24-7:05). The service continues with a period of singing (7:06-10:04). Adam’s message is on Christmas. Adams discusses how Christmas is both timeless and timely (10:05-17:32). In addition, he illustrates the miracle that Christmas truly is (17:33-24:00). He closes in prayer (24:01-28:18).
Julius Carroll Trotter was Professor of Preaching and Speech at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture readings (0:00-2:41). After which, a prayer is offered (2:42-3:37). The service continues with a period of singing (3:38-6:43). Trotter’s message is on “Christmas Truths.” Trotter begins with an introduction concerning truths about Christmas (6:44-8:53). He discusses the truth that Christ came in the form of a servant (8:54-11:00). He continues by discussing the truth of peace through suffering (11:01-14:36). In addition, he discusses the truth of sacrifice for deliverance (14:37-15:39). He concludes by illustrating these Gospel truths (15:40-22:08). He closes in prayer (22:09-22:40).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-2:35). The service continues with a period of singing (2:36-5:05). Binkley’s message is entitled “A Preface to Priorities.” Binkley begins by examining the priorities of Theological education (5:06-7:34). After which, he discusses the SBC convention (7:35-11:06). He examines the task of Seminaries, defining this task as Christian ministry (11:07-12:13). He concludes by discussing the sixfold task of Christian ministry (12:14-16:42). He closes in prayer (16:43-17:22).
John Divers was a missionary serving with the Foreign Missions Board. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-1:55). After which, a prayer is offered (1:56-2:33). The service continues with a period of singing (2:34-4:53). John Divers is then introduced (4:54-5:53). Divers’s message is on missions. Divers begins by challenging his audience to consider pursuing foreign missions (5:54-12:20). After which, he discusses the task of the Church, and the call to serve the Church through missions (12:21-20:16). He concludes by asking his audience to consider if they are called to the mission field (20:17-22:12). He closes in prayer (22:13-23:22).
B. Elmo Scoggin was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scoggin’s message is on open community and morality. Scoggin begins with an introduction concerning open community (0:00-3:20). After which he explains that an even greater priority at Southeastern is speaking on moral and ethical questions (3:21-9:40). He continues by illustrating how to wait on the Lord (9:41-12:39). He concludes by challenging his audience to dedicate themselves to open community and ethical morals (12:40-14:35).
James Bousman was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of 2 Timothy 4:1-22 (0:00-1:55). A prayer is then offered (1:56-2:44). The service continues with a period of singing (2:45-5:48). James Bousman’s message is on 2 Timothy 4:1-22. Bousman begins with an introduction concerning thanksgiving (5:49-8:32). After which, he discusses the various seasons of life (8:33-9:43). He continues by examining Paul’s desire to see Timothy in 2 Timothy 4 (9:44-13:45). He illustrates how relationships should be valued in the same manner that Paul valued Timothy (13:46-25:40). He concludes by challenging his audience to be about the work of the Lord (25:41-26:16). He closes in prayer (26:17-26:52).
