Chevis F. Horne was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:13). There is a Scripture reading from John 13 (2:14-4:30). The guests in chapel are welcomed and encouraged to recommit themselves to Christ (4:31-5:22). Chevis F. Horne is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:23-6:11). The choir sings an anthem (6:12-8:57). Horne speaks about Jesus acted as a servant because it is difficult for one to forget an act of true servanthood (8:58-12:13). He speaks about the uniqueness of Christianity in that the Savior came in the form of a servant (12:14-14:47). Horne says that it is natural to choose a form of power rather than of a servant and that power is most dangerous in the hands of religious people (14:48-18:50). Horne argues that it is the pastor’s responsibility to build the congregation’s self-esteem because the people will rely on him (18:51-26:53). He shares from the book of John to show the importance of a minister’s responsibilities (26:54-30:08). He closes the service in a word of prayer (30:09-30:55).
Charles Thomas Dorman was the Director of Student/Field Ministries at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture readings and prayer (0:00-3:27). After which there is a time of singing (3:28-8:27). Dorman then begins his message on the story of Gideon. Dorman begins with a brief introduction (8:28-10:58). He continues by sharing the story of Gideon and by stating that there was a process leading up to the climactic moment of the story (10:59-13:53). Dorman states Gideon’s process was communication with God, his community, and himself (13:54-15:45). In addition, Gideon learned that serving the Lord comes with fear and unpopularity (15:45-16:53). Dorman then explains that along with the call to ministry, there also comes uncertainty (16:54-20:21). Dorman concludes by sharing that the Lord provides two promises to those who go obediently, that the Lord is with them, and that His grace is sufficient. (20:22-21:10). The service concludes with a benediction and song (21:11-22:35).
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-4:36). There is a blessing read (4:37-5:02). Directions for the service are given (5:03-7:38). There is a responsive reading (7:39-9:02). There is a moment of silence, then the ushers come forward to receive the papers to be burned (9:03-12:44). There is a moment of prayer (12:45-14:08). Carlton speaks about how they participate in Ash Wednesday and the spiritual aspects versus the physical aspects (14:09-16:35). He speaks of the sinfulness of humanity (16:36-19:30). Carlton speaks of the work of redemption in one’s life (19:31-23:47). There is organ music (23:48-27:19). The choir sings a song of worship (27:20-31:13). There is a moment of prayer (31:14-32:57).
Donald G. Bloesch was a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Professor of Theology at the University of the Duke Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:02). Bloesch is introduced as the Page Lecturer (2:03-5:57). Bloesch explains his topic of inquest of spirituality, saying there is emphasis on religious experience but not of the awakening to faith (5:58-19:15). Bloesch speaks about the relationship between spirituality and theology (19:16-26:39). Bloesch argues that true spirituality elevates humanity to fellowship with God (26:40-35:52). Bloesch speaks of the theological erosion of the age (35:53-46:28). The service concludes in a benediction (46:29-47:15).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with Morris Ashcraft giving a word of prayer (00:00-01:13). Lolley speaks about the Yom Kippur War currently underway and the day’s importance in Judaism, and he gives a sermonette about the fulfilment of Yom Kippur through the work of Christ (01:14-15:12).
Hendrikus Berkhof was professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Leiden. The service begins with a prayer of invocation (00:00-01:22). Hendrikus Berkhof is introduced as the special lecturer (01:23-02:53). Berkhof begins his lecture by giving four problems of the Chalcedonian model of Jesus Christ having two natures in one person, and these four problems are first, the confusion of defining Christ’s personhood, second, the variety of biblical definition of Christ’s nature, third, constant cultural change in viewing human nature and Christ, and fourth, the educational confusion of defining Christ’s personhood (02:54-10:49). Berkhof examines the nature of Jesus in relation to God and to our human nature, and he concludes that Jesus was a human who participated in the divinity of the Father so that the rest of humanity can participate in that same divinity (10:50-30:20). Berkhof speaks briefly about two books written by Catholic theologians that caused a stir in the Vatican, and he says these books give a Christology of Jesus that speak of his death and resurrection as the revelation of God’s word to humanity (30:21-37:26). Berkhof concludes his lecture by speaking about the shift in Christology that is occurring in the late 20th century, and he clarifies his position on Christ over against a static Chalcedonian model (37:27-49:20). The service ends with a benediction (49:21-49:49).
John Rowan Claypool, IV was the pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. The service begins with a word of prayer and the singing of a hymn (0:00:00-0:02:26). Theodore Adams introduces John Rowan Claypool, IV as the Adams Lecturer (0:02:27-0:05:30). The choir sings a song of worship (0:05:31-0:07:54). John Claypool begins his lecture by speaking on the privilege to share a stage with Theodore Adam (0:07:55-0:09:04). He continues to speak on the question from the previous lecture about the aim of Christian ministry, and he says that the problem of our restless fulfilment begins with the first humans who chose fulfilment outside of God (01:09:05-0:15:22). Claypool moves to the topic of the current lecture, and he first investigates the nature of humans being image bearers and the need in ministry to value image bearers (0:15:23-0:42:11). He brings up the story of the prodigal son, and he uses the story to describe the process of a good minister faithfully working to bring the lost soul back to Christ (0:42:12-0:55:20). Claypool concludes his lecture by summarizing his key point that ministers are to help remind people of who they truly are as image bearers created for God’s good works (0:55:21-1:01:02). The service ends with a word of prayer and a benediction (1:01:03-1:02:17).
Audio quality is very poor. Thomas H. Conley was the senior minister of North Side Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:50). The speaker gives a word of prayer (02:51-04:18). Thomas H. Conley is introduced as the Adams Lecturer, and the speaker reads from 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (04:19-09:30). The choir sings the anthem (09:31-12:00). The title of Conley’s lecture is “The Preacher As.” He begins his lecture by thanking everyone for their gratitude during his visit, and he states his belief that the Baptist tradition can be wedded to the greater liturgical tradition to the universal and historic church (12:01-14:12). Conley’s major point is the preacher as a theologian, and he says that the preacher’s responsibility is to always be prepared to deliver good theological truth and train their people to be good theologians as well. Most of the lecture is inaudible (14:13-55:39). The service ends with a benediction (55:40-56:05).
