John Edward Steely was Associate Professor of Historical Theology (1956-1986). Dr. Steely discusses how the students are called to be ministers of God's grace and, by extension, ministers of victory. Steely uses 2 Timothy 1:7 as his source text. Dr. Steely speaks for the entirety of the recording from 0:13-16:30.
Warner A. Hutchinson was the Eastern Regional Executive Secretary of the American Bible Society. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:00. Hutchinson speaks from 1:05-20:50. His sermon was centered on navigating through a sinful world.
The service begins with the reading of John 4:23-24 and prayer (00:00-01:35), followed by a time of confessional prayer, (02:34-03:47) prayers of thanksgiving, (03:48-05:33) and prayers for the seminary community (05:34-07:22). Next follows a responsive reading of Selection 30 entitled “God our Security” (07:23-09:21) and congregational worship (09:22-13:02). There is no introduction for H. Max Smith, but he was Associate Professor of Music and an organist and artist in Residence (13:03-13:16). He begins by reading Hebrews 10:19-25 (13:17-14:17). His message centers on the relationship between the Church in the world and the Church in worship (14:18-16:20). Worship does not consist either in acts of service or in liturgical praise to God, but in both of these (16:21-17:39). We must worship because it our duty as God’s children to glorify His name (17:40-18:28). It is in worship that we find our being or value before God (18:29-19:28). Also, corporate worship allows believers to gather a sort of “inner strength” (18:30-21:50). He ends his message by saying that in worship we gather a sense of direction and purpose for our ministry to the world (21:51-23:12). He closes the service in prayer (no audio of prayer) and worship (23:13-25:33).
The service begins with an introduction for the speaker, Robison B. James, who was Instructor in Theology from 1961 to 1962 (00:00-01:03). He begins by reading the sermon text, John 13:21-30 (01:04-02:32), followed by opening prayer (02:33-03:12). He begins by pointing out the uniqueness of John’s fourth gospel as the most symbolic gospel (03:13-05:17). The gospel writer is both subtle (in the sense of sophistication) and serious, a rare combination (05:18-08:05). The relationships between John’s symbols in his gospel are subtle, showing his mastery of communicating the gospel among the popular literary devices of his time (08:06-11:23). There are three relations of closeness in John’s seriousness: the use of concrete images instead of abstract concepts (11:24-14:03), the experiential and presented life in Christ (14:04-17:28), and the development of the disciples (17:29-21:41). He closes in prayer (21:42-21:57).
Dale O. Steele was a student at SEBTS. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-2:31. Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, Isaiah 35:10, 2nd John 12, and 3rd John 4 are read from 2:37-3:59. Dr. Steele speaks from 4:00-10:18. Music plays from 10:42-17:12. There is a closing prayer from 17:12-17:33.
Lee Gallman was the Director of the Howard Plan of Extension Work. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:37. Dr. Newman introduces the speaker from 2:39-6:48. Dr. Gallman speaks from 8:05-31:43. Gallman preaches on agape love and how Christians are called to share that love with others. He encourages the students to fulfill their calling to missions. [There is no audio from 6:49-7:58.]
Martin Emil Marty was Associate Professor of Church History at the University of Chicago. (He is an American Lutheran religious scholar who has written extensively on religion in the United States.) The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:34. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:37-3:27. Dr. Marty delivers the lecture from 3:30-51:50. His lectures are focused on the “Christian Uses of the Future.” A closing prayer is offered from 52:07-52:25. This is part 2 of a 4 part lecture series.
John Link was a student at SEBTS. The service opens with the hymn, “God of Grace, God of Glory” from 0:00-0:52. Opening remarks are given from 1:15-3:30. A responsive reading takes place from 3:39-5:19. A prayer is followed from 5:29-7:49. Music plays from 7:55-10:04. An introduction to the speaker is offered from 10:11-10:48. Mr. Link speaks from 10:58-30:30. Closing music plays from 30:32-30:52.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Academic Dean. An opening word of prayer is offered from 0:00-3:35. Music plays from 3:36-4:04. Dr. Brown speaks from 4:05-19:52. Brown encourages the students to let the fire of their hearts burn continually for God.
