Dr. Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey, the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks about being careful in speech and carefully defines several important theological concepts.
The service begins with the reading of Isaiah 40:31 (00:00-00:18), followed by instrumental music (00:19-02:00). An opening prayer is offered to God (02:10-04:38). An introduction is given for the Reverend Max Eller. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Chaplaincy. He graduated from Wake Forest College and SEBTS in 1956, and he began his chaplaincy in 1958. Before this, he served as a pastor in North Carolina (04:39-05:31). He begins with general thanks for the opportunity to speak and then reads Matthew 10:1, 5-8 (05:32-07:29). His message centers on the following two aspects which he considers to be most important in the ministry of the gospel: the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus and the compassionate ministry which we must carry out as we proclaim that ministry in the world (07:30-07:52). He transitions into a story about Count Zinzendorf’s prayerful reflections on the work of Christ and the response we will have for Christ as a result (07:53-09:25), and he uses that story to recapture his previous two aspects of gospel ministry (09:26-12:24) and place an emphasis on the cross of Christ in gospel ministry (12:25-15:22). Considering what we will do for Christ in response to His death on the cross for us, Max Eller quotes Matthew 28:19 and the opening passage from Matthew 10, going on to place the question in specific relevant contexts around the world (15:23-22:41). He then closes with prayer (22:42-23:11), and the service ends with singing (23:12-24:00). The last minute of the audio is silent (24:01-25:04).
Harold Hunter Oliver was Special Instructor of New Testament (1957-1965). Dr. Oliver opens up the service with a Scripture reading of Psalm 34:3 and prayer, followed by announcements. Oliver speaks about egos and how mankind can be miserable. Dr. Oliver encourages the students that it is the Christian duty to help take away the burden of the world. He reminds that Christians are going to suffer in this world and how they should look to help the suffering as well. Oliver speaks for the entirety of the recording.
Stephen O. Akinleye was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-2:55. There is a prayer from 2:59-4:14. Mr. Stephen Akinleye preaches on how God is calling people to preach the gospel to the nations. He states that missionaries should not be preaching a watered down gospel but instead should be preaching with powerful truth. Akinleye shares that America is blessed and should be a source of blessing to others just like ancient Israel was in the Old Testament. Akinleye speaks from 4:18-24:31. There is a closing prayer from 24:39-25:05. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-1:26. Dr. Binkley leads the chapel in a responsive reading from 1:43-3:30. Binkley prays from 3:31-6:13. Music plays from 6:19-11:48. Dr. Binkley preaches from 11:58-29:32. His topic was on the spirit of God and the spirit of man, and his source text was Galatians 5:22-23.
The service opens with a responsive reading from 0:00-3:09. A word of prayer is offered from 3:17-5:21. A message on the history of advent is given from 5:40-9:30. A message on the gift of God is shared from 9:42-14:05. Music plays from 14:14-17:18. A closing prayer and hymn is offered from 17:26-18:12. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Barrington R. White was a tutor in Church History at Regent's Park College in Oxford, England. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:31. White’s message is titled, “Independence in Association.” Dr. White speaks from 1:38-52:41. The theme for the lecture series is titled “Particular Baptist Foundations 1638-1660.” This lecture is part 3 of a 4 part series.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-1:07. A responsive reading takes place from 1:22-3:16. The choir performs from 3:24-5:27. Dr. Blackmore speaks from 5:35-17:07. Blackmore preaches about temptations that plague ministers and the importance of avoiding them. He speaks against the temptation to covet the ministries of other pastors. The service closes with music from 7:09-17:55.
