Donald E. Cook was Professor of New Testament. This service took place on Election Day. The service opens with a prayer from 0:00-4:00. A responsive reading occurs from 4:02-5:27. Dr. Cook speaks from 5:42-20:32. He preaches on what the death of Jesus means for all believers and the importance of proclaiming the gospel.
The inauguration of W. Randall Lolley as the third President of SEBTS. This recording features the entirety of the inauguration ceremony from the Prelude to the Recessional. President Lolley spoke on the raging currents of life that Southeastern must march towards and against in his Inaugural Address titled, "Quo Vadis, Southeastern?" from 57:55-1:26:41.
Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley gives the Invocation from 7:51-9:20. Mr. Roscoe Lolley gives the inaugural prayer from 44:28-46:46. Mr. Carl A. Hudson gives the Installation of the President from 47:01-57:31. Dr. Cecil A. Ray closes with the Benediction from 1:30:43-1:33:05.
The opening music is titled "Prelude and Fugue in C Major" from 0:00-7:48. "O God of Our Fathers" plays from 9:25-11:55. "Almighty God of Our Fathers" plays from 40:25-44:15. "The Seminary Hymn" plays from 1:27:15-1:30:40. "Allegro Maestoso" and "Toccata" close out the audio recording from 1:33:07-1:39:41.
A bulletin for this ceremony is located via the "Related URL" field below.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-2:03). After which, Dr. Thorwald Lorenzen is prayed over and commissioned into his ministry at Southeastern (2:04-5:38). The service continues with singing (5:39-10:36). Binkley’s message is on education and growth. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning the unique way Christianity relates to education (10:37-11:43). He states that there are three facts about spiritual and intellectual educational growth. The first fact is that growth takes place in a community (11:44-13:11). The second fact is that growth is facilitated by teachers (13:12-15:05). The third fact is that growth is stimulated by the decision-making process (15:06-19:10). He concludes by discussing complex questions related to education (19:11-20:23).
Harvey C. Roys was a member of the Southeastern Seminary Board of Trustees. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:26). After which, the Board of Trustees is welcomed, and Harvey Roys is introduced (1:27-3:59). Roys’s message is on Acts 16:9, and the Macedonia call. Roys begins his message by exploring the Apostle Paul’s call to Macedonia, and the expansion of the current church (4:00-8:06). He continues by challenging his audience to respond to their call to “Macedonia” (8:07-13:34). He explains that missions must start with people recognizing a need (13:35-17:36). He concludes by challenging his audience to contribute to the mission of the Gospel (17:37-23:17). He closes in prayer (23:18-24:46).
Howard Knight was a missionary to Argentina. The service begins with an introduction of Howard Knight, a scripture reading, and a prayer (0:00-6:20). Knight begins his message on God’s provision In Argentina with an introduction and reading of Deuteronomy 33:37 (6:21-10:25). He then discusses how God’s word must become personal in one’s life (10:26-11:20). He shares a story illustrating his message and demonstrating God’s provision (11:21-21:15). Knight concludes by sharing that God can use anything to further the Gospel (21:16-22:29).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley shares a few announcements from 0:00-8:00. He offers a prayer from 8:01-10:10. Lolley preaches from 10:16-27:03. His source text was Luke 23:32-34. His topic is centered on forgiveness and life that can be found in Jesus.
