Christ in the Old Testament- Isaiah 2

Pastor Kachelmeier is the guest on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Isaiah chapter 2. The Prophet Isaiah declares,“He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4, ESV) This is not the accomplishment of earthly kingdoms bringing world peace; rather, it is the action of God bringing His Eternal Kingdom of Peace. All kingdoms of the earth shall come to an end and only God’s Kingdom will endure forever. The Christ will come to be the only one exalted. “For out of Zion shall go the Torah, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). After the Resurrection, Christ sent out the Apostles to the nations from Jerusalem with the Torah, that is, His instruction. This message went to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles second. The invitation goes out, “O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” (Isaiah 2:5, ESV)  As the Apostle John says, “…if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7)   (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

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Lecture 66- The Revealed Mystery of the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments- Part 2

The Revealed Mystery of the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments- Part 2

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

There is only One True God.  Through natural knowledge we can discern that there is a God who created all things.  Yet, it is only through revealed knowledge that we can know who this One True God is.  The prophets and apostles sent by God have revealed the One True God to the nations.  Apart from this teaching, an individual is left without God. In this lecture we discuss the prophetic office that Moses and Isaiah were placed into in order to reveal the Triune God to the sons of Israel. In addition, we will discuss the apostolic office that Paul was placed into in order to reveal the Triune God to the Gentiles. In particular, we will look at Exodus 3, Deuteronomy 7, Isaiah 63, Genesis15, Ephesians 2, and Titus 3. (Click Here)

Christ in the Old Testament- Malachi 3

Pastor Kachelmeier is the guest on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Malachi chapter 3. The Prophet Malachi gives to us this promise, “a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.” (Malachi 3:16, ESV) How does one become enrolled in the book of remembrance? The LORD will act by sending the Baptizer, who is referred to as His messenger to prepare His way. Then the Christ will come to His temple to purify. Christ is called the Messenger of the Covenant. Our names are written in the book of life with His blood of the New Covenant. He is the Covenant of God incarnate.   (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary in Albuquerque

Prepare the Royal Highway

Christ in the Old Testament- Malachi 4

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Malachi chapter 4. The Prophet Malachi gives to us this promise, “…for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness shall rise with healing in His wings..” (Malachi 4:2) But before He comes, the Baptizer, who is referred to as Elijah, will prepare His way. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptizer rejoices that his son will be the Prophet of the Most High who will be sent “to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the Sunrise shall visit us from on high” (Luke 1:77–78)   (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Lecture 65- The Revealed Mystery of the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments- Part 1

The Revealed Mystery of the Trinity in the Old and New Testaments- Part 1

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

We believe, teach, and confess that there is only One True God.  The divine essence is undivided.  At the same time we believe, teach, and confess that the One True God has revealed Himself as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  The three persons of the Holy Trinity are coequal, coeternal, and consubstantial.  We worship one God in three persons and three persons in one God.  We neither divide the divine essence nor confuse the persons.  We hold to the Trinity in Unity and the Unity in Trinity.  The teaching of the Holy Trinity is rightly called a mystery. This mystery is revealed in the writings of both the Old and New Testaments. (Click here)

Christ in the Old Testament- Exodus 3

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Exodus chapter 3. In this passage, The Messenger of Yahweh appears to Moses and from the midst of the bush He says, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” This is not a created angel; rather this is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. In this passage we learn to make a distinction in the plurality of the persons of the Blessed Holy Trinity. We learn to make a distinction between the Person who sends and the Person who is sent. The Father sends the Son. The Son is Yahweh. (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Psalms of Community Lament

Pastor Kachelmeier  on Issues, Etc. talking about Psalm 79, 44, and 89.   

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10 am – 12 pm   Dr. Carl Fickenscher     Creation

12 – 2 pm            Pr. Will Weedon             Zion

2 – 4 pm              Dr. John Saleska            Descriptive Praise

4 – 6 pm              Dr. Peter Scaer              Wisdom

6 – 8 pm              Pr. Bill Cwirla                  Messiah/King

8 -10 pm              Pr. Jonathan Fisk           Enemies

10 pm – 12 am   Pr. Tom Baker                Individual Praise

12 – 2 am            Dr. John Kleinig             Community Praise

2 – 4 am              Dr. Joel Humann            Liturgical Psalms

4 – 6 am              Pr. Peter Bender            Personal Laments

6 – 8 am              Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller    Trust

8 – 10 am            Pr. Brian Kachelmeier   Community Laments

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Christ in the Old Testament- Revelation 7 and the book of Isaiah

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Isaiah as alluded to in Revelation chapter 7. The imagery is found in Isaiah chapters 4, 6, 25, 40, 49, and 53. As Isaiah says, “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces”   (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

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Lecture 64- Introduction to Christology Part 3

Introduction to Christology- Part 3

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

As we discuss Christology, we mediate upon the person and work of Christ.  He has come to do what humanity cannot do and to do what only God can do, that is, defeat Satan.  Christ is not an created angelic being sent to fight against a created fallen angelic being.  The author of the letter to the Hebrews writes, “For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”” (Hebrews 1:5–6, ESV)  To be worshiped by all the angels, Christ Himself is not a created angel.  He is to be worshiped and honored equally with the Father.  Not only is He coequal with the Father, but He is also coessential with the Father.  He is the begotten Son of the Father, that is, of the same divine substance as the Father.  He is God of God.  He is begotten and not made.  He is True God.  As True God, He alone can overcome and defeat the devil and live.  “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.” (Hebrews 2:14–15, ESV)  He came to destroy the devil and deliver humanity from slavery to sin.  He alone can set us free.

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Introduction to Christology Part 3

The Psalms in Romans Chapter 3

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Psalms as quoted by St. Paul in Romans chapter 3. The Apostle states that both Jews and Greeks are under sin as it is written none is righteous. Then Paul splices passages together in a seamless quotation. He cites Psalm 14; 53; 5; 140; 10; 36; Prov. 1; Isaiah 59 (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Reformation Day

Christ in the Old Testament- Genesis Chapter 32

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Genesis chapter 32. Who is the man that wrestles with Jacob? What does it mean that Jacob is now called Israel? Why does Jacob name the place Peniel?  (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Lecture 63- Introduction to Christology- Part 2

Introduction to Christology- Part 2 (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

Christology is the true knowledge of the person and work of the Christ as it has been revealed to us in the written scriptures of the Prophets and Apostles.  The doctrine of the Apostles teaches us the true knowledge of the true God.  Only through Christ do we have access to the Father in the Holy Spirit.  This knowledge is a revealed knowledge.  Only in Christ, can we know the living God.  Without Christ, we are left to human opinions falsely teaching us a vast variety of false gods that have no life in them.  The True God is Life and He gives life.  He is the source of all life.  Without Him there is no life.  Only the True God is eternal and thus only the Eternal Living God can give eternal life.  To know the True God is to know eternal life.  To have the True God is to have eternal life.  Without the person and work of Christ, one cannot know the True God and one cannot have eternal life.

Christ in the Book of Ruth

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in the book of Ruth. Chapter one opens by stating that there was a famine in the land. Thus, a man from Bethlehem in Judah sojourned in Moab. Then Naomi returns to the land with Ruth when she hears that the LORD has visited the land of Judah giving food. In the last chapter of the book, we are told Ruth has a son named Obed. Obed is the father of Jesse and Jesse is the father of David. In this book, the people of God our taught to wait in anticipation for the Son of David who will come and visit the land.  (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Lecture 62- Introduction to Christology- Part 1

Introduction to Christology- Part 1

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

Christology is the study of the true knowledge of the person and work of Christ as revealed in the God-breathed scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.  Christ is the Savior who has come to save fallen humanity.  He is true God begotten from all eternity and also true man born of the Virgin Mary.  These are the two natures of the one Christ.  He has the divine nature being eternal God and the source of all life.  He has the human nature being mortal man able to die.  He is one person consisting of the personal union of these two natures.  We do not confound or mix the divine and human natures saying that He has one nature; therefore, we confess the two natures of Christ.  In the same way, we do not separate His divinity from His humanity saying that He subsists of two persons; therefore, we confess Christ to be one person of the Blessed Holy Trinity.

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Introduction to Christology Part 1

Reformation Week on Issues, Etc.

Lecture 61- The Written Word in the Days of King Solomon and King Jeroboam

The Written Word in the Days of King Solomon and King Jeroboam

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we look at the significance of the written word for the use of the King of Israel. David walked in the ways of the LORD by listening to His voice in the written word.  However, his son Solomon did not listen to the LORD his God and the kingdom was torn asunder.  Even though Jeroboam was given the northern kingdom, he did not heed the voice of the LORD his God and followed the intentions of his own heart rather than the revealed will of God as found in the written scriptures.

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The Written Word in the Days of King Solomon and King Jeroboam

The Battle Hymn of the Reformation

Lecture 60- The Written Word in the Days of King Saul

Lecture 60- The Written Word in the Days of King Saul

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we look at the significance of the written word for the use of the King of Israel.  Saul was the first king, but he failed to listen to the Voice of God as it was written.  His rejection of God’s word resulted in the rejection of him as king.  David replaces Saul and is given the promise that his son would bring in the everlasting kingdom.  Jesus, the Son of David, fulfills the promise given to David.

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The Written Word in the Days of King Saul

Who is Michael? More Deception by the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Who is Michael?  What Does the Bible Really Teach?   To be clear, the Watchtower organization does not really teach what the Bible really teaches.  When the Watchtower

teaches its witnesses that the Bible “indicates” or that the Bible “suggests”, a certain teaching, let us be clear that suggesting or indicating is not the same thing as teaching.  Beware of such ambiguous language.

If the Bible teaches a truth, then it is not suggesting or indicating a truth.  Beware of the teachings of the Watchtower organization that tries to support their own false doctrines by saying that there are “Scriptural reasons” to believe what the Watchtower teaches, or we can “draw a conclusion” based upon a text of Sacred Scripture that agrees with the conclusions of the Watchtower, or “it is logical” to conclude that the logic of the Watchtower is correct.

For example, the Watchtower organization teaches that the Michael the Archangel is Jesus.  Yet, nowhere in the Bible is it every taught that Jesus and Michael are the same person.  Nowhere does Jesus ever say, “I am Michael.”  There is not a single verse in the Sacred Scriptures that ever teach that Jesus is Michael.

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Lecture 59- The Written Word in the Days of the Judges

The Written Word in the Days of the Judges (Click here to listen)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we look at the significance of the written word as a testimony against the people of God in their unfaithfulness to the LORD.  Moses warned the sons of Israel that they would rebel against the LORD their King and seek after other gods and a different king.  At the same time, we see how the written word testifies to the faithfulness of the LORD to His promises.

Christ in the Book of Habakkuk

Pastor Kachelmeier on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk 2:4 states that “the righteous shall live by faith.”   Is Paul cherry picking a verse and ripping it out of context to support his teaching. (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Lecture 58- The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 3

The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 3 (click here to listen)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we continue our discuss on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts.  In particular, we discuss the person and work of the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit is True God.  He is the third person of the Blessed Trinity.  He speaks, teaches, reveals, leads, guides, and directs.  The Holy Spirit is not a mere force or fuzzy feeling.  He is Eternal God proceeding from the Father and the Son.

Alan Jackson sings "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"

Lecture 57- The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 2

The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 2 (click here for lecture)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we continue our discuss on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts.  We look at Acts chapters 4, 5, 10, 11, and 15.  Furthermore, we discuss the Apostolic usage of “God” for the person of the Father and “Lord” for the person of the Son teaching us to make a distinction in the plurality of persons of the Blessed Holy Trinity.  We commonly see this distinction in Paul’s greetings at the beginning of each of his epistles.

The Importance of Preaching

Pastor Kachelmeier on the Issues, Etc. talking about the importance of preaching.  The Apostle Paul states, “…it pleased God through the follow of what we preach to save those who believe: (1 Cor. 1:21) (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)

Lecture 56- The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 1

The Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts- Part 1 (click here for podcast)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we discuss the doctrine of the Holy Trinity in the Book of Acts.  We look at Acts chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8 to learn to make a distinction between the plurality of the persons of the Blessed Trinity.  The person of the Father sent the Son in the flesh.  The person of the Son was crucified, raised, and ascended to the right hand of the Father.  The Ascended Son pours out the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.  The person of the Holy Spirit teaches and guides in all truth.

Dr. Kleinig on the Cleansing Blood

Lecture 55- Joshua and the Written Word- Part 2

Joshua and the Written Word- Part 2 (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we discuss the written word that Joshua gives to the people of Israel before his death in connection with the written word of Moses.  Plus, we will look at the unique written account of Joshua battling against Amalek as written in Exodus 17 and referred to in Deuteronomy 25.  This word was spoken to Joshua and written down so that the people would not forget that Amalek’s name was to be wiped off the face of the earth.  Later when Saul became the first King of Israel, this word was forgotten.  Saul did not listen to the voice of the LORD.  There is only one King of Israel who listened to all that the LORD declared.  He speaks in Psalm 40 and is testified to in Hebrews 10.

Lecture 54- Joshua and the Written Word

Joshua and the Written Word (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we discuss the direct correlation between the appointing of Joshua and the teaching of Moses.  Joshua is given the duty to lead the sons of Israel to be faithful to the Lord as they enter into the Promised Land.  They will go with God by going with the written word of Moses.

The Lutheran Church in Siberia

The Internal vs. External Word

The Latest Issue of Around the Word is now available.  Go to the Around the Word website (click here).

In this Issue you can read the Article “What’s the Big Deal about Preaching? by Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier…

Again the real issue is not determining if the Bible is true; rather, the real issue at stake is whether or not the external word is efficacious.  Is the external word the living voice of God?  To be certain, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, ESV)  Who is the man of God?  It is the man that God has placed in the preaching office as a successor to the Apostles.

To read more of this article, and many others, pick up a copy of the Fall 2013 Issue.

Lecture 53- Moses and the Written Word

Moses and the Written Word (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we discuss Moses and the written word.  We focus on the fifth book of Moses, that is, Deuteronomy in order to understand the use and the purpose that Moses himself gives to the written text.

LampLight Conversations on the Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

LampLight Conversations on KNGN Radio 1360 AM

Each week, LampLight Conversations previews the upcoming readings for the Three Year Lectionary.  Take a listen to this valuable resource to help in your preparations to receive God’s Word in the Divine Service.

For the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, go to the KNGN website (click here) and place the cursor over LampLight Conversations and left click.  A list of available episodes should be displayed.  Click on “Pent 13″ for the conversation with Pastor Brian Kachelmeier, Pastor Derrick Brown, and station manager Adam Spainer.

The readings for Proper 15 are:

Jeremiah 23:16-29; Psalm 119:81-88; Hebrews 11:17-31(32-40); Luke 12:49-53(54-56).

Lecture 52- Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 3

Lecture 52 Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 3 (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we continue to talk about anthropomorphism.  In addition, we begin to discuss holiness vs. love and the problems with confusing the attributes.

Denominations

Lecture 51- Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 2

Lecture 51- Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 2 (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we talk about the attributes of God in the book of Jonah.  In addition, we begin to talk about anthropomorphism.

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Watchtower Deception and the Out-of-Print Greek Interlinear

The Watchtower Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

An interlinear Greek Bible allows the average person to see the direct correlation between an English translation and the Greek text.  Typically, underneath each Greek word in the text the equivalent of the simple English word will be placed.  Due to differences in Greek word order and unique idioms, the English under the text maybe rather clumsy.  Thus, it is common for an interlinear to set up each page with a column of the word for word Greek and English next to a column of an actual English translation of the text.

In 1969, the Watchtower organization (“Jehovah’s Witness”) printed a Greek Interlinear of the New Testament scriptures.  According the book itself, there were 500,000 copies printed for this first edition.  In 1985, the second edition was released in which 800,000 copies were produced.  The goal of this book is to help the “sincere” and “humble” student of the Bible to see the accuracy of the Watchtower’s own New World Translation of the Bible which promotes its unique teachings.  On the left side of each page, a person could see the word for word Greek and English.  On the right side of each page, a person could compare the New World Translation.

This Watchtower “gem” is now out-of-print.  Why is this book out-of-print if it clearly testifies to the truthfulness of the Watchtower teachings?  Simply put, the goal of the organization backfired.  As their own students began to see for the first time the Greek text and compare it with the translation and teaching of the Watchtower, it was made clear that the New World Translation was a deceptive translation of the Greek.  The Watchtower Bible is merely a man made book published to promote its false teachings.  The organization had to pull the plug and no longer make this resource available.  In fact, if you ask the current generation of Watchtower students about this interlinear, you will discover that they have never even heard of it.

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Lecture 50- Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 1

Introduction to the Attributes of God- Part 1 (click here)

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier

In this lecture, we begin to discuss the attributes of God, that is, who God is and what God does.  God is love.  Thus, He acts lovingly.  God is just.  Thus, He acts in justice.  What God is is what God does.  What God does is what God is.

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