Donald G. Bloesch was a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Professor of Theology at the University of the Duke Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:02). Bloesch is introduced as the Page Lecturer (2:03-5:57). Bloesch explains his topic of inquest of spirituality, saying there is emphasis on religious experience but not of the awakening to faith (5:58-19:15). Bloesch speaks about the relationship between spirituality and theology (19:16-26:39). Bloesch argues that true spirituality elevates humanity to fellowship with God (26:40-35:52). Bloesch speaks of the theological erosion of the age (35:53-46:28). The service concludes in a benediction (46:29-47:15).
Thomas H. Graves was the Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with orchestral music (0:00-1:36). There is a Scripture reading from Luke (1:37-3:29). There is a moment of prayer (3:30-5:04). The choir sings a song of worship (5:05-6:46). Graves begins his presentation by speaking about the great American promise of getting more for less, which has influenced Christianity (6:47-10:16). Graves shares about people taking Christianity lightly and therefore not understanding the gravity of their eternal destination (10:17-20:43). Graves closes the service in a moment of prayer (20:44-21:45).
