SEBTS Chapel - Thomas A. Jackson September 7, 1988
Descripción:
Thomas A. Jackson was the pastor of the Wake Forest Baptist Church. Jackon is announced as the Chapel speaker (0:00-0:10). Two hymns are played (0:11-5:15). Scripture reading is followed by a hymn (cut) (5:16-5:54). A request for prayer is announced, and a word of prayer is given (5:55-9:22). Jackson is introduced (9:23-11:18). The choir sings an anthem (11:19-13:21). Jackson speaks of an actor, Paul Alexander, who came to know Jesus and memorized the whole Gospel of John (13:22-15:01). He then reads from John 13, focusing on Jesus’ commandment to His disciples to love one another (15:02-16:06). Jackson discusses the topic of us, as Christians, representing Jesus faithfully (16:07-21:17). He reveals that many churches claim to be true representatives of Christ based on certain criteria (21:18-22:23). Not one of the criteria includes loving one another as Jesus loves us (22:24-23:42). He then tells a story of love among comrades, comparing it to how Jesus wants us to love one another (23:43-26:33). Jackson asks the congregation to pray to God to help them love one another as Jesus so that they may become as one (26:34-27:59). He concludes with a word of prayer (28:00-30:09).
Tema:
Bible. John and Love--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creador:
Jackson, Thomas A. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
SEBTS Event - John H. Westerhoff, III March 19, 1981
Descripción:
John H. Westerhoff was Professor of Religion and Education at Duke University and an Episcopal priest. The event begins with Westerhoff opening for questions (00:00-00:55). The first question is a clarification about the importance of liturgy in changing people’s rituals (00:56-05:40). The second question is about the Episcopal church and cultural traditions (05:41-08:41). The third question is about developmentalism and faith as perception (08:42-16:20). The fourth question is about the people that influence Westerhoff the most which are mostly Medieval and Patristic theologians, and he briefly talks about gender when speaking about God (16:21-20:05). The fifth question is about the basic understanding of life and faith living in the kingdom of God (20:06-28:20). The sixth question is about the church as a covenant community bound by baptism (28:21-29:24). The seventh question is about the difference between reaching out to people and being with people (29:25-31:30). The final question is about education in the church and finding out people’s needs (31:31-53:55).
Tema:
Questions and answers, Religious education, and Religion and culture
Creador:
Westerhoff, John H., III, 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Nancy Sehested was pastor of Prescott Memorial Baptist Church. The service begins with a Scripture reading (0:00-1:02). There is a moment of prayer (1:03-2:15). There are welcome and thanks extended to the guests (2:16-4:23). Nancy Sehested is introduced as the chapel speaker (4:24-7:12). There is a litany of God’s call to life (7:13-10:14). There are Scripture readings from Jeremiah and John (10:15-12:25). Sehested greets the congregation and provides a word of encouragement (12:26-15:20). She speaks of the hardship, persecution, and injustice in the world and in the Christian realm (15:21-17:00). Sehested speaks of answering God’s call and the new covenant (17:01-35:31). Sehested calls the congregation to stand and chant with her that nothing will separate them from the love of Christ (35:32-37:02). The congregation is led in singing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (37:03-39:25). There is an announcement for meeting with Sehested (39:26-40:00). Sehested is presented with a Clerical stole (40:01-41:25). Sehested gives her thanks (41:26-41:43). There is a benediction to conclude the service (41:44-42:38).
Tema:
Ordination of women, Women clergy, Providence and government of God, Justice, and Jewish law
Creador:
Sehested, Nancy and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
