Foy Valentine was Executive Director of the Christian Life Commission. The service begins with an opening scripture reading and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-4:08. Dr. Valentine speaks on following Jesus. He states that to believe in God is to be committed to Christ. Valentine encourages the students to be self-sacrificing and not self-preserving. Valentine preaches from 4:15-25:06.
Eduard Schweizer was a New Testament scholar at the University of Zurich. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-1:49. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:54-3:34. Dr. Schweizer gives a message from 3:40-43:02. Schweizer gives a biblical interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12. He focus primarily on the spirit of God and its work in believers today.
Robert Cook Briggs was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. Briggs begins the service with a scripture reading of Psalm 51:10 and a prayer from 0:00-3:00. He gives his message from 3:12-15:28. Dr. Briggs shares his thoughts on Abraham Lincoln and reminds the students that God is in control of everything.
Cort R. Flint was pastor of First Baptist Church in Anderson, SC. The service begins with a word of prayer and and introduction to the speaker from 0:00-5:14. Rev. Flint preaches from 5:15-23:59. Flint preaches that religion is man's experience with God. He encourages the students to not choose the world over God. He states that we should be allegiant to Christ and not anything else.
Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-3:08. Music is played from 3:16-6:54. Dr. Copeland preaches on how Christianity has the best news in the world. Copeland focuses on how Christianity is rooted in history. Copeland closes that the world needs us to preach the message of the gospel. Dr. Copeland speaks from 7:07-22:03.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service by welcoming all who are in attendance. He shares the truth about his resignation and why he is compelled to retirement. President Stealey shares his excitement and support of president-elect Dr. Olin T. Binkley. Rev. Stealey closes the service with a few announcements and prayer.
Olin Trivette Binkley was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics and Academic Dean. He begins the service with a prayer from 0:00-2:18. He begins preaching at 2:40. His message was titled "Christian Intentions in Times of Crisis." Dr. Binkley shares what the qualifications of a preacher are and encourages the students by telling them that in times of hardship they should place their trust and joy in Jesus.
Jesse Burton Weatherspoon was Visiting Professor of Preaching. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-5:43. Dr. Weatherspoon preached from Psalms 42 and 43. He encouraged the students to trust in God during hard times. Weatherspoon speaks from 5:54-26:35.
Pope Alexander Duncan was Professor of Church History. Dr. Duncan opens the service with a scripture reading of Galatians 5:1 which is also his source text for his devotional and prayer from 0:00-3:09. Duncan gives a history of the Church of England and the effect on the history of the charter of North Carolina. Duncan shows how North Carolina received their religious freedom. Duncan speaks from 3:20-15:08.
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.