John B. Cobb was the Ingraham Professor of Theology at the Claremont School of Theology. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:15). John B. Cobb is introduced as the Carver-Barnes Lecturer (01:16-04:07). Cobb’s lecture is entitled “Towards the Christocentric Inclusivism.” He begins his lecture by stating that the posture of Christians should be the seeking of engagement with all truths (04:08-08:10). Cobb’s first point is about inclusive Christology, and he argues that the message of Christ being the center of mankind has been lost in recent centuries (08:11-18:51). Cobb’s second point is that, in both academia and the church, Christ has been separated from other disciplines, and the separation has extended itself into all disciplines (18:52-28:14). Cobb’s third point is a critique of both divided secular and theological education and modern economic theories, and he lays out the biblical principle of unity of humans and creation that runs counter to these theories (28:15-50:03). The service ends with a benediction (50:01-51:14).
William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:07:04). There is a moment of prayer (0:07:05-0:07:45). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:07:46-0:09:28). The choir sings a song of worship (0:09:29-0:11:27). Oglesby shares a story an as opening for his presentation (0:11:28-0:17:00). He reviews the topics of the previous presentation (0:17:01-0:20:12). Oglesby speaks about the way in which a minister enables the congregation to participate with a sermon, stating that one should start with the Biblical text (0:20:31-23:15). Oglesby speaks about lectionary preaching (23:16-31:27). Oglesby speaks about reading the Scripture to know what to say when preaching and that the preacher must share it as a story so people can relate (31:28-46:33). Oglesby gives examples of his sermon notes to show how he moved from the text to people (46:34-1:00:23). Oglesby speaks about his intention for the next lecture (1:00:24-1:01:28). The service closes with a prayer (1:01:29-1:01:50).
William B. Oglesby Jr. was Pastor Emeritus of Pastoral Counseling at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:28). There is a moment of prayer (4:29-5:28). The congregation is welcomed to the Adams Lectures (5:29-8:26). William Oglesby is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (8:27-12:11). The choir sings “Amazing Grace” (12:12-17:34). Oglesby speaks of the warm welcome he has been given (17:35-19:30). He prefaces his message by speaking about the will of the flesh (19:31-26:45). Oglesby explains that everyone in the same in that they are affected by sin (26:46-28:26). He turns the attention of the congregation to Matthew 11 (28:27-29:40). Oglesby speaks of times when things go well and times when nothing seems to go well, causing one to wonder why (29:41-38:52). Oglesby shares experiences with a housefire and during World War II to illustrate the need for faith when life feels as if it doesn’t get any better (38:53-51:54). The service concludes with a blessing (51:55-52:51).
Luke B. Smith was the Professor of Supervised Ministry at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:20). There is a moment of prayer (4:21-6:11). Luke B. Smith is introduced as the Lecturer (6:12-9:02). Smith expresses his thanks for being able to speak, for those who are attending, and for the kind introduction (9:03-10:25). Smith shares his topic of the inclusion of memory (10:26-13:37). He shares how many people view the existence and process of memory (13:38-15:17). Smith shares reasons why one should contemplate the topic of memory (15:18-22:40). Smith discusses the three ways in which one can view memory as an inclusive force in one's life, the first being the way it provides one with continuity and identity through the integration of time (22:41-37:25). Smith describes the second as the way memory pulls thoughts together so that one can reflect on his activities (37:26-45:00). He describes the third as the way a community develops a collective or common memory (45:01-54:39). The service closes with a benediction (54:40-56:02).
Bishop Stephen Neill was the Oxford University Resident Scholar and previously served as a missionary. Reading from scripture and an opening prayer (0:00-3:08). Introduction of the speaker, Bishop Stephen Neill (3:08-5:5:50). Dr. Neill introduces his topic in Matthew 26 and the story of the garden of Gethsemane, and he reads a portion of the passage (6:05-8:11). He emphasizes the significance of the cross of Christ and states that Jesus died because of what God is, because of what we are, because of what He was, and for the sake of what we shall be (8:11-10:55). He states that Jesus died because God is with his people (10:55-14:01). Jesus died because we are sinful people (14:01-17:16). Jesus also died because his goodness was a threat to the sinful desires of men (17:16-20:07). Jesus also died because with Him we will be able to become something beautiful (20:07-26:05). Dr. Neill closes in prayer (26:05-26:42).
Eric Charles Rust was Professor Emirates of Christian Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-01:05). Eric Charles Rust is introduced as the Page Lecturer (01:06-05:45). Rust begins his lecture by stating his theme of “Baptist Worldview in the Light of Concerns of the Trinity and Christology” (05:46-07:18). In the first part of the lecture, he walks through the Trinity and Christology as it is developed in the Scriptures (07:19-26:30). In the second part of the lecture, Rust describes the development of the Trinity and Christology in church history (26:31-46:22). Rust concludes his lecture with a benediction (46:23-46:48). The service ends with a word of prayer (46:49-47:32).
G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. C. Michael Hawn was Professor of Church Music at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:28). Halbrooks extends a welcome and shares the method for the communion service (3:29-5:27). There is a call to worship in a responsive reading and a moment of prayer (5:28-6:37). Halbrooks leads a responsive Scripture reading (6:38-8:14). There is a moment of congregational prayer (8:15-9:42). Hawn leads the congregation in passing the peace and in a congregational hymn (9:43-13:05).
Audio quality is poor. Charles Ward was pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with piano music (00:00-01:47). The speaker gives a word of prayer (01:48-04:25). Charles Ward is introduced as the chapel speaker (04:26-06:20). The choir sings a song of worship (06:21-08:50). Ward’s text is Romans 12:2, and he preaches about not becoming comfortable with worldly things and standards. Instead, Christ followers should take notice of those hurting in the world (08:51-30:00). Ward ends the service with a benediction (30:01-30:19).
John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a song from the choir and organ music (0:00-7:15). There is a call to worship (7:16-7:48). The choir sings a song of worship (7:49-9:49). There are Scripture readings from Psalms 148 and Philippians 2 (9:50-13:19). There is a moment of prayer (13:20-16:01). Durham speaks about the four pillars of worship to God (16:02-18:38). He names the first as the object of one’s worship, which should be God (18:38-20:35). He names the second as the offering of one’s worship of honest praise and prayer (20:36-24:26). Durham names the third as the fellowship of one’s worship, the ones with whom believers worship (24:27-26:30). He names the fourth as the places of one’s worship (26:31-29:50). The service concludes in prayer (29:51-30:24).
