Fred Allen Grissom was Associate Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with announcements and a call to worship from the Psalms (0:00-2:54). There is a Scripture reading from John (2:55-4:57). Grissom speaks of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. and Lolley’s resignation (4:58-7:33). Grissom reflects on the relationship between truth and freedom, focusing specifically on Luther’s views of freedom (7:34-16:32). Grissom speaks about Christians living with the truth of God despite persecution and disagreements (16:33-22:38). The service concludes with a moment of prayer and an invitation to a prayer service (22:39-23:44).
James M. Dunn was Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs. The service begins with organ music and bell music (0:00-7:47). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (7:48-8:45). James Dunn is introduced as the chapel speaker (8:46-10:25). Dunn reads from I Peter and discusses the core beliefs of Baptists (10:26-13:09). Dunn states that he believes the core belief of Baptists is in freedom of religion (13:10-27:00). There is a moment of prayer for the benediction (27:01-28:15).
