Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. Dr. Hendricks speaks from 0:00-7:23 and shares the two Scripture passages for the day's chapel service. He uses Matthew 4:15 and Isaiah 2:3-11. Hendricks introduces Dr. Herbert Baker to the stage, and Dr. Baker gives a lesson on how a pastor can understand and educate better across world lines. Baker offers practical suggestions that will help students learn to not only reach the US but the rest of the foreign world. Baker introduces two Portuguese speakers who speak from 19:21-24:20. Dr. Baker speaks from 7:33-19:21.
Gwynne Henton Davies was the Principal of Regent's Park College at Oxford University. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:54. The congregation sings the hymn, "Immortal, Invisible" from 2:00-3:27. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 3:36-6:44. Dr. Davies preaches from 6:49-48:27. Davies reads from Genesis 1 and speaks on the image of God and humanity. He reminds the chapel of the dominion of love that Jesus possesses. A closing prayer is offered from 48:49-49:22.
Fon H. Scofield was from the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins with a scripture reading of Matthew 22:37-39 from 0:00-0:38. Music plays from 0:42-1:32. Dr. McDowell gives a prayer from 1:36-4:20. An introduction to the speaker is made from 4:22-5:48. Dr. Scofield speaks from 5:52-24:24. His source text is 2 Corinthians 2:14-17. Scofield encourages the students to be the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
Gordan Psalmonds was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:39. Dr. Binkley recognizes the trustees who are present at the service and introduces the speaker from 0:59-3:56. Rev. Psalmonds speaks from 4:04-31:01. Dr. Psalmonds’ message was titled, “They Shall Mold Their Rocks Into Masonry.” Psalmonds preaches on the role of the seminary and the importance of theological education. He encourages the seminarians to be strong, mission-oriented witnesses for Christ. A closing prayer is offered from 31:20-32:54.
The service begins during the speaking of James Iley McCord, from Princeton Seminary, discussing Bultmann, demythologization, and Biblicism (00:00-07:42). He then discusses Bultmann’s doctrine of grace and eschatology (07:43-17:51). From this, he moves on to discuss Paul Tillich’s views on existence, the Fall, soteriology, and grace (17:52-23:08). He concludes his lecture with the present advantages of studying history (23:09-29:57). The service then transitions into a question-and-answer portion between students/faculty and James McCord (29:58-1:02:27).
Dick Park was a student at Southeastern. Opening music begins the service from 0:00-2:34. Matthew 12:33-37 and Ephesians 4:29 are read from 2:44-3:57. A prayer is offered from 3:58-6:25. Dick Park speaks from 6:29-21:26. Park preaches on the words that we say on a daily basis and how our words should point others towards the gospel of Jesus.
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.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman reads from 1 Kings 22:1-38. Newman encourages the students to not be like King Ahab, but to be a person of character who follows God's advice.
