SEBTS Chapel - Robert H. Culpepper February 21, 1989
Beschreibung:
Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. Alan Sasser, pastor of Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC, is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:15). A hymn is played (0:16-3:53). Psalm 34:1-3 is recited (3:54-4:16). A hymn is played (4:17-6:48). Mark 3:31-35 and 10:28-30 are the Scripture readings (6:49-8:14). A word of prayer is given (8:15-9:20). A male soloist sings a song (9:21-11:49). Dr. Robert H. Culpepper announces that he will be replacing Alan Sasser who is sick and speaks on church life and family (11:50-16:15). Christian life is fellowship with God and family; it is not a life of solitude (16:16-16:29). Dr. Culpepper provides Scriptural basis for the concept of the church being a family of God (16:30-21:26). He recalls his mission family in Japan (21:27-23:48). He then discusses how the church family is responsible for providing life, promoting evangelism, and offering spiritual nourishment (23:49-27:24). The church family also establishes Christian value systems, provides renewal as a refuge, and serves as a place of acceptance (27:25-30:40). Dr. Culpepper reiterates that Christian fellowship is what makes up a church family, allowing the family to share everything together—joys and burdens (30:41-31:27). He gives a story of a lady who had poor hearing, focusing on her statement: “those who have ears to hear let them hear” (31:28-33:38). He ends with the benediction (33:39-34:31).
Fach:
Christian family, Fellowship--Religious aspects--Baptists, Church family, and Bible. Mark
Schöpfer:
Culpepper, Robert H. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
SEBTS Adams Lecture - Hugh Anderson February 14, 1986
Beschreibung:
Hugh Anderson was the Professor of New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-1:09). Hugh Anderson is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (1:10-3:27). Anderson introduces his presentation by explaining his intention to offer his observations on the book of Revelation and expresses his gratitude for being asked to speak (3:28-6:23). Anderson provides context for the various beliefs of Scriptural inerrancy and contextual situation, including the criticism of Charles Augustus Briggs and I. A. Dorner (6:24-12:00). He speaks on theologians and scholars who had strong opinions about the God-given authority and inspiration of Scripture and how a lack of critical Biblical judgement caused a failure of influence in America because ministers believed they could not afford such intellectual problems (12:01-15:45). Critical analysis of the Bible became something that was done in the pulpit and the pews rather than in scholarly institutions (15:46-16:55). Anderson speaks about the crisis historical criticism has created within the scholarly arena and lists reasons why he believes that is (16:56-26:58). Anderson desires to argue against the criticisms leveled against the historical approach to understanding Scripture because he believes historical context is helpful (26:59-28:44). Anderson turns to provide an overview of the Apocalypse in Revelation through the lens of the historical crisis, speaking on the fascination people have with the end of this life, the genre of the book of Revelation, the beliefs of what the images mean, and the impact the understanding of the book has on society (28:45-29:58). Anderson shares that the book of Revelation is either looked upon with affection or with hatred because of one’s interpretation of it (29:59-37:52). He speaks about the interpretation of the term “pharmakeia” to mean either “drugs” or “witchcraft” and the interpretation of “wine” to be a symbol of bloodshed (37:53-42:19). Anderson argues that Revelation should be understood through the letters written to the churches and the visions that follow and when it is set against its historic background (42:20-56:55). The service closes in a moment of prayer (56:56-58:02).
Fach:
Revelation, Critical discourse analysis--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Apocalypse in popular culture
Schöpfer:
Anderson, Hugh, 1920- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Student Council will be leading the day’s worship is announced (0:00-0:09). A hymn is played (0:10-4:04). Scripture reading is provided (4:05-5:56). A word of prayer is given (5:57-6:18). The announcement of the Seminary’s Business Office setting up a fund for a Bangladesh relief offering is made (6:19-7:23). Another hymn is played (cut) (7:24-7:40). A Student Council member focuses on the question: what is truth (7:41-9:37)? Though not an easy question to answer, we still seek black and white answers for it (9:38-10:40). The member discusses that truth cannot be stated; it is seen in everyday life (10:41-12:32). Despite truth revealing itself to each of us uniquely as we seek it in our own ways, God’s revelations cannot be placed in a box: they must be experienced (12:33-13:49). The member concludes her discourse with the fact that we will always find more questions as we continue to seek the truth, and these questions will help us to realize that God is bigger than we ever imagined (13:50-14:41). The Student Council recites Scripture that focuses on truth (14:42-16:31). Three words of prayer are given (16:32-21:06). Candles are lit, symbolizing truth and love (21:07-21:49). A hymn is played (21:50-24:55). The candles, representing the inner light of Christ that reveals truth, are extinguished (24:56-25:32). The benediction is given (25:33-26:09).
Fach:
Truth--Religious aspects--Christianity and Revelation--Christianity
Warren T. Carr was pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:23). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:24-07:16). Warren T. Carr is introduced as the chapel speaker (07:17-09:58). The choir sings the anthem (09:59-12:58). Carr delivers a sermon on the topic of preaching the word of God, and he argues that the word over the attitude of the preaching is what matters most (12:59-30:11). Carr ends the service with a word of prayer (30:12-30:33).
Fach:
Preaching, Word of God (Christian theology), and Attitudes
Schöpfer:
Carr, Warren and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kenneth Hemphill was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norfolk, VA. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:08). Kenneth Hemphill is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:09-02:54). Hemphill begins his sermon by reading 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, and he share his personal testimony of being an ambassador for Christ (02:55-08:27). Hemphill’s first two points are the controlling force and continuing focus of ministry, and he centers on Christ as the main drive for life transformation (08:28-18:17). Hemphill’s final point is the commanding ministry of reconciliation, and he states that Christians are the instruments for God to move forward his reconciling power (18:18-28:38). Hemphill ends the service with a word of prayer (28:39-30:18).
Fach:
Pastoral theology, Conversion, and Reconciliation--Religious aspects--Christianity
Schöpfer:
Hemphill, Ken, 1948- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
James W. Fowler was a theologian and Professor of Theology and Human Development in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. This chapel was the first part of the Spring Lectures in March 1983 and titled “Gifting the Imagination of Children.” Chapel opens in prayer (0:00-0:53). Dr. Fowler, the Spring Lecture speaker, is introduced (0:53-5:20). Dr. Fowler beings his lecture by reading Ephesians 4 (5:20-8:00). He states that he wishes to look at gifting the imagination and how to help awaken children’s faith using a developmental approach (8:00-10:55). Dr. Fowler discusses how he and his associates have studied the developmental process of faith and his focus during this lecture on stages of faith (10:55-13:33). Dr. Fowler uses a story to briefly transition to the next stage of the lecture (13:33-16:18). Dr. Fowler overviews the stages of development and how these stages provide different opportunities to help develop faith (16:18-50:23). Dr. Fowler gives the audience a few cautions regarding the stages he’s discussed in relation to faith (50:23-52:00). He concludes his lecture by revisiting the childhood stages and families’ gifts to children’s imagination (52:00-1:01:39). An announcement is made about further lectures by Dr. Fowler and chapel is dismissed with a benediction (1:01:39-1:02:41).
Fach:
Faith development, Faith, and Child development
Schöpfer:
Fowler, James W., 1940- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
M. Mahan Siler was the pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with a call to worship and a hymn based on Psalm 51 (0:00-4:08). There is a moment of prayer (4:09-7:14). There is a song of worship (7:15-8:37). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (8:38-11:20). Siler turns the congregation’s attention to the book of Luke (11:21-12:45). Siler speaks of being a bystander in the world (12:46-14:25). He then speaks of the bystanders who saw Jesus on the road to Golgotha and discusses how he may have reacted as a bystander (14:26-16:45). He argues that Jesus tells the bystanders not to weep for Him (16:46-18:50). He relates the weeping of the people at the crucifixion to the weeping in America for racism, homosexuality, and what he believes is sexism in the church (18:51-29:51). The service concludes with a charge for the congregation (29:52-30:21).
Fach:
Sexism--Religious aspects--Protestant churches, Racism against Black people, Jesus Christ--Crucifixion, Bible. Luke, and Crying
Schöpfer:
Siler, M. Mahan and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
SEBTS Chapel - Richard Loren Hester October 14, 1987
Beschreibung:
Richard Loren Hester was the Professor of Pastoral Care and Psychology of Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Luke 4 (0:00-3:07). There is a song of worship (3:08-7:31). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (7:32-11:09). Hester speaks about how God reveals Himself to people through faces (11:10-12:30). He argues that God comes hidden and revealed (12:31-13:20). Hester speaks about Jesus’s nature and ministry and the people’s reaction to it (13:21-16:49). He shares a personal story about a mother giving her attention to her baby, which showed Hester a truth about God (16:50-23:15). Hester speaks about how people must react to seeing the face of God in people (23:16-37:12). Hester closes the service in a moment of prayer (37:13-38:43).
Fach:
Revelation and God--Face
Schöpfer:
Hester, Richard L. (Richard Loren) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
James Baucom was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, V.A. The service begins with an announcement of community concerns.(00:00-02:27). The announcement is followed by a period of both silent and public prayer (02:28-05:56). James Baucom is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:57-08:27). The choir leads in a song of worship (08:28- 11:52). Baucom reads from Matthew 22:36-38 and leads the audience in prayer (11:53-14:17). He begins his sermon by focusing on the words of the greatest commandment, “heart” and “mind” (14:18-16:14). He gives a variety of illustrations, some from his personal life and some from people he has encountered in his ministry, where love of God is rooted in either facts or feelings, but not both (16:15-24:23). Baucom argues that Jesus commands that our love for God be rooted in both facts and feelings (24:24-24:35). He concludes by warning the audience of the danger of going to one extreme or the other, and he encourages them to love God in all the ways given by Jesus, with all heart, mind, soul, and strength (24:36-27:05). Baucom ends his sermon with a prayer (27:06-27:37). The service finishes with a closing song (27:38-28:30).
Fach:
Theology and God (Christianity)--Love
Schöpfer:
Baucom, James and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
