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- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The chapel begins with a Bible verse, sharing of prayer requests, and a prayer (0:00-3:20). A responsive reading from Psalm 95:1-7 is then read together (3:27-4:30). Dr. Eddins introduces his message “On the Freedom Not to Be God” from Genesis 2:15-25 (4:37-7:12). He emphasizes that people often feel they need to be God, while the truth is they are freed not to be God, but to be free with God (7:15-10:15). Dr. Eddins notes that when people sin, they free themselves from God and then take on the responsibility to be their own inadequate gods (10:15-14:50). He presents Jesus as the answer to have freedom not to be God and instead gain freedom for and with God (14:51-20:15). Chapel is closed in prayer (20:15-20:36).
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 19, 1990
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1990-09-19
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:46). Eddins gives a word of prayer (01:47-03:14). The choir sings a song of worship (03:15-05:15). Eddins preaches on the misconceptions of the doctrine of perseverance of the saints, and he argues that true perseverance finds its place in the worship of God’s people, not in conversion (05:16-19:52). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (19:53-20:13).
- Subject:
- Worship, Perseverance (Theology), and Conversion
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 26, 1984
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1984-01-26
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with a liturgical reading and a word of prayer (00:00-02:45). The speaker reads from 2 Corinthians 4:1-16 (02:46-05:04). A woman sings a song of worship (05:05-08:12). Eddins recalls a memory of his father praying “for Jesus’ sake,” and he gives a sermon about living a life that is Christ centered rather than man centered (08:13-22:11). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (22:12-22:46).
- Subject:
- Prayer, Jesus Christ--Person and offices, and Memory
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 22, 1981
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1981-01-22
- Description:
- • John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:07). Eddins leads the audience in a responsive reading and a time of prayer requests (01:08-05:30). He reads from Galatians 2:11-21 (05:31-08:00). Eddins begins his sermon by comparing Paul’s religious transformation to the restoration of the gospel message in the Protestant Reformation (08:01-10:10). He argues that Paul found problems with legalism and antinomianism, and he saw the gospel of righteousness through Christ as the great third option (10:11-13:04). Eddins first question is have we been crucified with Christ, and he says we exchange our obligations with freedom (13:05-16:12). The second question is does Christ live in us, and Eddins says if we love the way Christ loves us, he lives in us (16:13-19:45). The third question is do we live by faith in the Son of God, and Eddins says the answer is if we live by faith, we do not depend upon ourselves for salvation (19:46-21:15). Eddins concludes by stating only the only way to salvation is the way of dependence on Christ’s righteousness (21:16-24:36). Eddins ends the service with a benediction (24:37-25:04).
- Subject:
- Antinomianism, Justification (Christian theology), Faith, and Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Sermons
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- July 29, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-07-29
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Professor of Theology. The service begins with prayer (0:00-2:38). Students are welcomed back to campus followed by the presentation of the 1980 Culler Middler Theology Award (3:12-5:40). A welcome is given to visiting professors (5:41-8:10). Thomas H. Graves is inducted as professor and signs the Abstract of Principles (8:11-10:30). Dr. John William Eddins, Jr., who joined the faculty in 1957-1958, is introduced (10:31-13:17). Dr. Eddins begins by expressing gratitude for ability to take a recent sabbatical and that his topic will be Theological Presuppositions: A Proposal, based on his sabbatical studies (13:18-14:32). Dr. Eddins reflects on recent discussions in theology, the need to better develop what it means to be Christian in that day, and different norms seen in theology across history. He suggests that a new norm is developing which will influence the systematic theology of the day and discusses the critical role that presuppositions among the norm, criteria, and principles of selection in theology play in the groundwork of such a systematic theology (14:33-21:26) He discusses significant norms that are important for Christian systematic theology and their insight into the picture of a servant Lord, which he presents as the relevant foundation for a current theology (21:27-26:10). He then suggests two criteria and a critical principle that are important for Christian theology and how these also support the picture of servant lordship (26:11-28:50). Dr. Eddins addresses the reality of authority and the necessity of servanthood in the world, explores changes in authority and relationships in recent times, and demonstrates how Christian theology answers these realities (28:51-38:17). He then provides illustrations of servanthood and lordship throughout the Bible (38:18-43:31). Dr. Eddins concludes by stating that a theologian’s norm, criteria, and principle of selection carry important presuppositions so understanding these are critical to creating a systematic theology that addresses the needs of their day (43:32-44:04). The convocation is concluded with two readings from Scripture coming from Isaiah 53 and Philippians 3 (44:24-46:37).
- Subject:
- Theology, Doctrinal
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 15, 1980
- Resource type:
- Text and Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Convocation_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1980-01-15
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:16. Music plays from 1:20-2:20. Dr. Eddins gives a review on the Extension Committee. He introduces the upcoming speakers who will be sharing details about the committee from 2:31-6:13. The first speaker shares from 6:23-11:05. The second speaker speaks from 11:18-14:39. The final speaker talks from 14:43-20:15. Closing remarks are given from 20:28-21:58.
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 5, 1966
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1966-10-05
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service begins with music from 0:00-1:06. A prayer is offered from 1:09-2:33. Music plays from 2:35-5:37. Joshua 24:1-28 is read from 6:02-13:15. John 17:1-26 is read from 13:30-19:05. Special music plays from 19:09-25:02. There are announcements from 25:12-26:26. Presentation of awards are done from 26:27-33:58. Dr. Binkley welcomes the attendants to the chapel and presents the certificates and degrees to the graduating students from 34:37-1:04:00. Dr. Binkley introduces Dr. Eddins from 1:04:28-1:04:37. Eddins speaks from 1:04:47-1:21:00. Eddins preaches on the necessity to adopt the role of Christian servanthood. Music plays from 1:21:16-1:25:14. Dr. Binkley offers a prayer from 1:25:15-1:25:49. Closing music plays from 1:25:53-1:31:00.
- Subject:
- Bible. Joshua 24, Bible. John , Bible. Joshua, and bible. John 17
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- May 6, 1966
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Commencement_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1966-05-06
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). The service begins with music from 0:00-3:07. A responsive reading takes place from 3:25-4:42. There is a prayer from 4:45-6:40. Music plays from 6:49-9:49. Dr. Eddins speaks from 10:02-22:36. Eddins preaches on the need for community and friendship in the Christian’s life. Music plays from 22:36-23:41.
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- January 26, 1966
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1966-01-26
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:21. Music plays from 0:27-3:19. Gifts symbolizing the relationship between the student body and faculty are presented from 3:41-6:50. The choir performs a song from 6:52-10:43. Dr. Eddins speaks from 11:00-18:55. He shares his “meditations of God and man.” Eddins encourages the students to proclaim the gospel. The service closes with music from 18:57-19:38.
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 16, 1965
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1965-09-16
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology (1957-1993). The service opens with scripture reading and music from 0:00-1:30. Dr. Eddins gives announcements and prayer from 1:47-6:20. Dr. Eddins preaches from 6:38-16:48. His source text was Romans 8:1-8. Eddins challenges the students to set their hearts on the Holy Spirit. Dr. Eddins encourages the students to examine themselves to see if they are truly walking in the spirit of the Lord.
- Subject:
- Bible. Romans 8 and Bible. Romans
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- April 3, 1964
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1964-04-03
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. He begins the service by reading the source text of the sermon, Romans 1:16-17, and a prayer from 0:00-2:38. Dr. Eddins preaches the rest of the time from 2:46-21:53. Eddins shares the importance of faith. He states that we should desire to have the life of God within us and through us. Eddins reminds the students that only the gospel has the transforming power to change the face the the world.
- Subject:
- Bible. Romans and Bible. Romans 1
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- October 24, 1963
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1963-10-24
- Description:
- 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.
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- March 14, 1963
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1963-03-14
- Description:
- 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.
- Subject:
- Bible. Hebrews 12
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- September 28, 1962
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1962-09-28
- Description:
- Dr. John William Eddins, Jr. (Professor of Theology at SEBTS 1957-1993) is the speaker and preaches for the entirety of the audio recording. Dr. Eddins encourages the students to be courageous and unafraid to stand up and share your faith. Eddins shares that it should be our highest aim in life to please Jesus. Dr. Eddins cites Acts 22:3-23:11 as his source text for his sermon. The audio was transferred from audio cassette.
- Subject:
- Bible. Acts 23 and Bible. Acts 22
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 20, 1991
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1991-11-20
- Description:
- John William Eddins, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Theology at SEBTS (1957-1993). Eddins preached on the meaning of life and how to live a meaningful life. Dr. Eddins contrasted the different standards of life non-religious people have with the standards of life that Christians have. Then, Eddins contrasted the different standards of life different Christians have with each other. Dr. Eddins closes by defining what a Christian is and how the correct Christian standard is the best way for a fulfilling life. Eddins speaks from 0:00-5:27 and again from 9:49-24:49. There is a song performed from 5:31-9:39. Eddins's source texts were Proverbs 14:12, Judges 21:25, Matthew 22:35-36, and John 14:5-6.
- Subject:
- Bible. John 14, Bible. Judges 21, Bible. Proverbs 14, and Bible. Matthew 22
- Creator:
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Eddins, John William, Jr.
- Location:
- Wake Forest (N.C.)
- Language:
- English
- Date Created:
- November 14, 1961
- Resource type:
- Audio
- Identifier:
- SEBTS_Chapel_John_William_Eddins_Jr_1961-11-14