This message was part of the Conference on Biblical Authority. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The conference opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:24). The speaker gives a brief introduction to the topic of discussion, and he has the audience read from Article 7 of the Abstract of Principles (01:25-06:07). William Randall Lolley is introduced as the conference speaker (06:08-10:03). The choir leads in a song of worship (10:04-13:30). Lolley opens his sermon with a call to seek Jesus who is the word within the word of God (13:31-20:23). He reads from John 1:1-14 and gives a word of prayer (20:24-22:45). Lolley’s sermon centers on John’s description of the person of Jesus, his human nature, his divine nature, and the impact of his ministry (22:46-46:33). Lolley ends the conference with a word of prayer (46:34-47:18).
James Greene was visiting professor of Christian education. The service begins with organ music (00:00-04:07). The speaker delivers the opening Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (04:08-06:18). James Greene is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:19-09:47). The choir sings the anthem (09:48-12:30). Greene gives a sermon on the idol of earthly riches and prosperity, he and reminds the audience that God is great and will outlast any nation or economic system (12:31-31:17). Greene ends the service with a word of prayer (31:18-31:59).
Warren Grant was president of the associate class at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:12). The speaker reads from Ezekiel 3:16-21 (01:13-03:46). A woman sings a song of worship (03:47-06:25). Warren Grant is introduced as the chapel speaker (06:26-07:20). Grant’s sermon is about always being mindful of God’s word, and he says God has placed his followers as watchmen over the world in allusion to Ezekiel 3:16-21 (07:21-17:52). Grant ends the service with a word of prayer (17:53-19:04).
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. The scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15. The theme of his message is "Christians are made, not born." The message focuses on the subject of baptism and its implications on the daily life of a Christian, especially as seen in Romans 6.
Dr. John Keating Wiles was Assistant Professor of Old Testament at SEBTS. The scripture reading was from Isaiah 32:9-20. In this message, Dr. Wiles speaks from this passage of scripture, examining the difference between the prophetic message and that of "kings and managers." He exhorts listeners to be more like the prophetic message by maintaining a humanitarian focus as opposed to managerial concerns.
Edwin Graves Wilson was Provost of Wake Forest University. The service begins with a Scripture reading (00:00-00:38). The speaker leads the audience in a corporate reading of Scripture, and former president Olin T. Binkley gives a word of prayer (00:39-04:31). President Randall Lolley welcomes the guest from Wake Forest University, and he tells the story of the founding of Wake Forest College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (04:32-11:21). Wake Forest University president, Thomas K. Hearn Jr., delivers a word of appreciation and thanks to the city of Wake Forest and Southeastern for celebrating the schools 150th anniversary (11:22-14:43). C. Michael Hawn sings a song of worship (14:44-18:01). Edwin Graves Wilson is introduced as the Wake Forest University Celebration speaker (18:02-21:17). Wilson begins his speech by recognizing those in attendance who are alumni or who have served as part of the faculty or staff at Wake Forest College and University (21:18-25:27). In the first part of his speech, Wilson tells the story of a February night in the 1940s when he was a student at Wake Forest College, and the second part of his speech, he tells a story about his return to campus after serving his country in the Second World War (25:28-52:34). The audience is led in the singing of the Wake Forest University Alma Mater (52:35-54:26). The service ends with Wilson recognizing one final guest of honor (54:27-55:05).
Charles Midkiff was pastor of First Baptist Church in Greenville, KY and a SEBTS Trustee. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-01:09). President Randall Lolley introduces Charles Midkiff as the chapel speaker, and he reads from Genesis 35:1-3 (01:10-04:35). The choir sings a song of worship (04:36-08:08). Midkiff begins his sermon with a word of prayer (08:09-09:20). Midkiff walks through the story of Jacob in Genesis, specifically his meeting with God at Bethel, and he describes his time at Southeastern as a “Bethel” experience (09:21-19:08). Midkiff shares four “Bethel” experiences during his time at Southeastern: a deeper love for the Scriptures, an appreciation for the Baptist witness, a fervor for ecumenism and missions, and an “agape” defined love for others (19:09-30:11). Midkiff concludes his sermon by giving a story about when President Lolley visited his family in a time of need, and he thanks the Southeastern community for their love and generosity (30:12-36:14). The service ends with President Lolley giving a word of prayer (36:15-36:43).