Robert Earl Cushman was Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University. Dr. Cushman gives a lecture titled "Function of Theology as a Task in the Church." Cushman shares that the function of theology should lead to a unified church which centers on expressing itself through prayer and worship. Cushman speaks from 0:16-50:08. There are closing remarks from 50:15-50:24. This is part three of a three part lecture series.
Robert Earl Cushman was Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University. Dr. Cushman gives a lecture on "Practicing Theology and Work in the Church." Cushman states that the church must preach the gospel and minister to those in need. He shares that the Church should continuously be taking on the task of theological criticism so that we can always make sure we are serving and glorifying God correctly. Dr. Cushman speaks from 0:39-39:03. This is part two of a three part lecture series.
Robert Earl Cushman was Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-1:05. Dr. Cushman speaks from 1:06-50:37. Cushman gives a lecture on "Theology and the Church." Cushman highlights the history of evangelistic movements in the church and the aim of Christianity. There is a closing prayer from 50:48-51:07. This is part one of a three part lecture series.
Glendon McCullough was from the Home Mission Board. President Stealey opens the service in prayer from 0:32-3:13. Dr. Stealey makes some announcements and introduces Dr. McCullough from 3:18-6:03. McCullough preaches from John 20 and gives an Easter-themed message on sharing the good news of a risen Jesus with everyone. Dr. McCullough speaks from 6:09-25:10.
The service begins with a scripture reading of Isaiah 40:12-31 from 0:00-3:53. Another scripture reading of John 1:1-18 is given from 4:09-6:05. A student reads two letters: one from a freed slave and one by a little girl to Jesus from 6:13-13:32. There is a time of prayer from 13:48-17:51. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
James F. Heaton was pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. Dr. James McDowell opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:40. Rev. Heaton preaches out of Matthew 5:14-16 and Matthew 6:19-24. Heaton states that Christians have real influence in the culture and that they should be using their influence to point others to Christ. He encourages the students to seek the kingdom of God and do good deeds. Rev. Heaton speaks from 3:41-21:06.
Porter Routh was the head of the Executive Committee in the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Stealey opens the service with announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 0:31-5:10. Dr. Routh gives a message entitled “Seminary Education and the World Task.” Routh notes how we should be prepared and well-equipped to share the gospel with the nations. He states that we should be concerned with the state of the people of this world. Dr. Routh speaks from 5:13-31:07. Dr. Stealey invites Dr. Routh to close the service in prayer from 31:08-32:56.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). Eddins opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:29. Dr. Eddins continues to preach from 3:41-15:04. Eddins preaches on the goodness of love and how God's love can change even the worst situations. He encourages the students to choose love every time. There is closing worship music from 15:05-17:50.