Russell Foster Aldwinckle was Professor of Systematic Theology at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:24). After which, Russell Aldwinckle is introduced (1:25-2:17). Aldwinckle’s message is entitled “Theology Without Hope.” Aldwinckle begins by stating “that any theology that eliminate the hope of continued existence after death in Christ is really a theology without hope” (2:18-5:36). After which, he discusses the future of the Christian faith and theology (5:37-10:18). He continues by exploring the roots of that the doctrine of God, and the theology of the afterlife (10:19-25:19). He summarizes the “results of this kind of approach to the renewal of faith and hope in Christian theology in our generation” (25:20-46:30). He concludes by challenging his audience to recognize their citizenship in God’s kingdom (46:31-47:13). The service closes in prayer (47:14-47:40).
Charles D. Page was a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a reading of Acts 16:9-15 (0:00-1:49). After which, a prayer is offered (1:50-2:55). Page’s message is on the need for visions in the life of the Christian. Page begins with an introduction and by reading Acts 16:9 (2:56-4:12). He continues by asking his audience to be open to visions (4:13-6:35). He demonstrates the importance of visions by discussing William Carey (6:36-8:17). He states that each believer should see two visions, the first of which is a vision of Jesus Christ (8:18-12:19). In addition, believers should see a vision of a world that needs Christ (12:20-16:03). He concludes by challenging his audience to be obedient to God despite the cost (16:04-16:53). He closes in prayer (16:54-17:20).
Raymond Eugene Owens was Pastor of Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:39). The service continues with a period of singing (1:40-5:12). After which, Raymond Owens is introduced (5:13-7:00). Owens’s message is on Luke 15. Owens begins with an introduction discussing when he "rediscovered Church” (7:01-9:18). After which, he challenges denominational exclusiveness often practiced by Southern Baptists (9:19-13:13). He continues by discussing three parables from Luke 15 (13:14-16:29). He concludes by stating that “Jesus did not come to found a new religion, He came to awaken faith in God” (16:30-23:03). He closes in prayer (23:04-23:56).
