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).
Alexander Kurian was a Master of Divinity student from South India. The service begins with piano music (00:00-04:57). The speaker initiates a brief time of fellowship for the audience (04:58-06:10). The audience is led in a song of worship (06:11-11:17). The speaker gives a word of prayer (11:18-11:59). The speaker gives the order of the service, and Alexander Kurian is introduced as the chapel speaker (12:00-13:36). A student delivers a personal testimony of how he came to faith after living in an abusive home (13:37-21:39). The audience is led in a second song of worship called “Alleluia” (21:40-25:31). Kurian delivers a sermon on the important components of the Christian Church, and he says that they are worship, fellowship, evangelism (25:32-39:52). The speaker gives a brief word on the communion of saints, and there is a song of worship (39:53-45:21). The service ends with a word of prayer (45:22-45:43).
Donna M. Forrester was Chaplain. William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The service begins with an introductory word from Forrester about life and death (00:00-01:02). Lolley delivers two Scripture readings, and he gives a word of prayer (01:03-05:20). Hawn sings a song of worship (05:21-08:57). Forrester leads the audience in an extended time of prayer for Zenetta Regan, her family, and all her friends at Southeastern (08:58-22:16). The service ends with a benediction (22:17-22:57).