This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a Scripture reading and an announcement for the layout of the service from 0:20-1:23. The service was dedicated to reading and interpreting ancient literature. John Chapel reads first and discusses on how to better pray from 1:24-6:05. The next speaker is introduced from 6:15-7:41, who then speaks about the nature of Jesus from 7:43-11:24. The next speaker reads The Letter Concerning the Sufferings of Polycarp from 11:38-15:49. There are closing remarks and prayer from 15:57-20:14.
Allen Douglas Aldrich was pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-3:29. Rev. Aldrich speaks from 3:34-22:05. Aldrich preaches on the faith of Abraham and the faith that we should have today. Pastor Aldrich encourages the students to not hold on to the empty shell of a doctrine but have a vibrant faith that is rooted in relationship with Jesus.
Marc Hoyle Lovelace was Professor of Archaeology. The service begins with announcements and prayer from 0:14-4:24. Dr. Lovelace preaches from Matthew 5:1-12. Lovelace preaches on the beauty and goodness of the beatitudes and encourages the students to constantly seek Christian living. Dr. Lovelace speaks from 4:31-21:58.
Dan McGee was Instructor in Ethics. The service begins with a reading of Psalm 89:7 and an introduction to the speaker from 0:18-1:39. Dr. McGee offers a prayer from 1:45-4:25. McGee preaches out of Luke 18:9-14. McGee preaches on how ministers are called to be righteous but not self-righteous. Dr. McGee addresses how to not be self righteous by looking to the sacrifice of Jesus. His sermon lasts from 4:37-18:00.
James David Poage was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:11-2:58. The chapel performs a hymn from 3:09-6:28. James Poage speaks from 6:38-21:00. Poage encourages the students to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and how it is a necessity to do so. Poage challenges the students to be in fellowship and constant communication with one another, even the ones we don't often agree with. There is closing music from 21:03-26:20. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William M. Dyal was from the Foreign Mission Board. Dr. Edwin Luther Copeland opens the service in a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:13-7:32. Mr. Dyal speaks from 7:40-36:28. Dyal discusses how we need the gospel in our lives; therefore, the world also needs the gospel. The gospel is able to meet and fulfill every need we have. Mr Dyal also notes that we won't value sharing the gospel with others until we value the gospel for ourselves.
William L. Palmer was president of the Alumni Association and pastor of Edwards Rd. Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The service begins with a hymn from 0:11-5:13. President Stealey introduces Rev. Palmer from 5:18-7:58. Rev. Palmer preaches from two passages of scripture: 1 John 4:8-21 and Matthew 7:21. Palmer references that he was told that people view SEBTS as a liberal and moderate institution but that when he got there all he saw was an institution and people who really loved each other and had an authentic encounter with Jesus. Palmer encourages the students to love and serve God and others. Rev. Palmer preaches from 8:08-19:05. There is closing music from 19:07-21:21.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with a scripture reading of the source text for Eddins' message: Hebrews 12:1-2, along with a prayer and an announcement to raise money for the four African-American churches that had recently burned down in Georgia from 0:18-2:28. The students sing a hymn from 2:38-5:08. Dr. Eddins preaches on faith and encourages the students to live a life that is not hindered with sin but of great Christian living. Eddins notes that Christians need to have a worldview that sees Christ in everything. Dr. Eddins challenges the students to give their allegiance to God or leave their vocation. Dr. Eddins speaks from 5:25-27:05.
Robert Cook Briggs was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. There is an opening prayer from 0:00-1:41. Dr. Briggs preaches on faith and how to exercise it. Dr. Briggs preaches from Hebrews 11:1. Briggs speaks from 1:42-15:26.
Pope Alexander Duncan was Professor of Church History. The service opens up with a prayer from 0:17-4:22. Next, there is a song from 4:42-8:18. Dr. Duncan preaches out of Philippians 1:12-20. He speaks from 8:27-24:15. Dr. Duncan asks the students how well they are revealing Christ to those around them and if they are honoring Christ. Duncan notes that Paul was so joyful to live for Christ and encourages the students to have the same mindset.
