Joel C. Gregory was pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:14). There is a moment of prayer (2:15-3:46). Joel Gregory is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (3:47-6:20). Gregory begins his presentation by speaking about himself (6:21-9:00). Gregory speaks about people seeking the word of God and the responsibility of preachers to speak it (9:01-14:10). Gregory shares that God has words to share (14:11-18:55). Gregory speaks about the place of preaching and view of authority in modern culture (18:56-28:00). Gregory argues that one must have a ministry of listening rather than proclaiming, and that one must have confidence in God’s word (28:01-34:15). Gregory speaks about learning and teaching the context of Scripture (34:16-39:17). Gregory speak about Biblical languages and the ability to teach in common language (39:18-44:08). Dr. De Brand gives a benediction (44:09-44:36).
