Günther Bornkamm was a New Testament scholar and professor of NT Exegesis at Heidelburg University in Germany. The service begins with Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley opening in a word of prayer from 0:00-2:04. Dr. Binkley introduces Professor Bornkamm from 2:10-4:11. Bornkamm gives a message titled "The Lordship of Christ and the World in the Mission and Theology of Paul." Dr. Bornkamm speaks from 4:36-51:45.
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.
Truman S. Smith was Director of Student Activities. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:30. A hymn is played from 1:40-4:46. Dr. Smith preaches from 5:02-16:37. Smith preaches out of Joshua 24:16-28. He shares that the voice of God is like the conscience in the mind. He states that the voice of God leads one to liberation and action. The Lord's Prayer hymn is played from 16:51-19:45.
Gene E. Bartlett was the president of Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. Dr. Binkley opens the service with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-3:20. Dr. Bartlett speaks from 3:26-47:43. He encourages the students to share the gospel with urgency and the ministry of reconciliation.
Roy Tucker was the pastor of Community Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-0:43. A portion of scripture is read from from 0:57-1:19. A responsive reading takes place from 1:27-3:09. A prayer is offered from 3:10-5:14. Rev. Tucker speaks from 5:20-12:52. Music plays from 12:59-13:15. Communion starts from 13:20-15:57. Music continues to play from 15:58-19:10. Communion continues from 19:14-20:52. Music continues from 20:53-24:25. Closing remarks are given from 24:25-25:14.
Ira Newbern Patterson was Visiting Professor of Missions. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:20. A prayer is offered from 0:30-1:24. A responsive reading takes place from 1:30-3:46. Dr. Patterson preaches from 3:52-27:59. His source text for his message was Hebrews 13:8.
Joshua Roy Porter was the Chairman of Theology at the University of Exeter. The service begins with an opening word of prayer from 0:00-1:21. Music plays from 1:23-1:59. There is an introduction to the speaker from 2:08-4:17. Dr. Porter preaches from 4:30-47:58. Porter speaks on the reign of King Saul and the concept of the monarchy in ancient Israel. His source text was 1 Samuel 8. There are closing remarks and prayer from 47:59-48:30. Closing music plays from 48:31-49:08. This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture series.
Gwynne Henton Davies was the Principal of Regent's Park College at Oxford University. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:36. President Binkley gives an introduction from 1:57-3:55. Dr. Davies preaches from 4:05-46:38. He challenges the students to proclaim God more. However, he encourages them to talk about the real God and not be selective about what they share about Him. There are closing remarks, announcements, and prayer from 46:46-47:52. This is part one of a two part lecture.
John Burder Hipps was Professor of Missions, Emeritus. Dr. Hipps served at SEBTS from 1951 until his retirement in 1957. Hipps gives a recap of his theological educational upbringing and his time in China to the chapel service. He closes by sharing that God works through all people and is not confined to merely one political party. Hipps' source texts were found in Ephesians 3:14-20, John 5:17, John 8:32, and lastly Philippians 4:8. Hipps speaks for the entirety of the recording.
J. Floyd Dreith was Rear Admiral and Chief of Chaplains in the US Navy. The service opens with music from 0:00-3:55. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:06-5:18. Rev. Dreith speaks from 5:19-23:34. His source text for his message is Psalm 100. He encourages the chapel to live with hope and let our joy be an example to others of the gospel of Jesus. The service closes with prayer from 24:36-25:05. This chapel was the Chaplains Day Service.