Dr. Samuel Eugene Balentine was Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. The scripture reading came from Genesis 22:1-14 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. The theme of Dr. Balentine's message is God's provision, especially through his place as the God of Mount Moriah.
Dr. Edwin Luther Copeland was Visiting Professor of Missions at SEBTS. This chapel address was presented during the Spring 1989 Convocation. In this message, Dr. Copeland's subject was "Three Particular Areas in which the Unitive Mission of Christ Uniquely Intersects with the Intellectual Mission of Theological Education." Dr. Copeland says that Western secular culture, religious pluralism, and the inner division of Christianity are major challenges in this area.
Dr. Lewis Addison Drummond was the fourth President of SEBTS. Dr. Drummond's message was drawn from Romans 12:1-2. He focuses on the command to be transformed through obedience to the will of God.