Fall 2011
The Apostle Peter teaches us, “...in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, ” (1 Peter 3:15, ESV)
Sunday, August 21 @ 7 PM
Christ in the Psalms---Dr. Reed Lessing
Dr. Reed Lessing serves as Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. In the Greek New Testament (USB, 4th edition), the “Index of Quotations” lists more than 400 quotations from the book of Psalms. Of course this list includes phrases as well as complete verses. Yet, by any standard, the Psalter has impacted the New Testament in a profound way. Moreover the likes of Augustine, Ambrose, and Luther strongly encouraged people to spend significant daily time in the Psalms. Ambrose even went as far as to refer to the books “a gymnasium for the soul,” where the believer exercises every day! For those who treasure, love and pray the psalms, “Psalms” will offer an in-depth study of several psalms like 1, 2, 19, 23, 46, 73, and 110. Participants will also learn how to read the Psalter in its Old Testament context as well as in its multiple New Testament fulfillments in Jesus.
The Attributes of God (Part I)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss who God is. Our knowledge of God is given to us as a gift revealed in His written word. Because of our finite minds which are limited, God, who is infinite, uses language that we can relate to in our own lives. Thus, the LORD reveals His attributes in humanly terms. Not only does the LORD use such figurative language to help us in our weakness, He also employs the use of describing His essence with various attributes. The essence of God is His being. It is who He is. The attributes of God are the characteristics which flow from His being. It is what He does. God is love. Thus, He loves. Yet, the divine essence and attributes are absolutely identical. They cannot be divided from each other. But because of our weakness, the LORD descends to our level so that we may hear Him speak to us. By separating out the various attributes, He gives to us that which we can only grasp by faith.
The Attributes of God (Part II)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we continue our discussion as we continue to learn to believe who God says that He is.Only through the revealed knowledge from God can one know that the God who created all things was incarnate, dwelt among us as true man, suffered, was crucified, died, was buried, rose again from the dead, and ascended into heaven in which He stands in our behalf. The subject of theology is the true knowledge of God, but this is not obtained by a mere observation of creation; rather, the true knowledge of God comes to us in Jesus Christ. To know Jesus is to know God. The purpose of studying theology is for the sake of obtaining faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ through whom we have life, salvation, and the forgiveness of sins.
The Holy Trinity (Introduction)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss the historical settings and language of the church revolving around the teaching of the doctrine of the Blessed Holy Trinity. This mystery is not a product of human reason or Greek philosophy. It is recieved by the revelation of God given to us in the written scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. The goal of this class will be to gain a clear way in which to communicate the Christian Faith.
The Holy Trinity (New Testament Part I)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss the revelation of the Holy Trinity in the gospels. We will focus on the revelation at the baptism of Jesus, in which all three persons of the Blessed Holy Trinity are present and active. We will also learn from John the distinction in the divine persons of the Holy Trinity revealed by the sending of the Son from the Father and also the sending of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son.
The Holy Trinity (New Testament Part II)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss the revelation of the Holy Trinity in the epistles. In the epistles we are taught to maintain the unity of the divine essence while confessing the distinction in the three persons of the Holy Trinity. All three are given equal honor, glory, and worship. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are coeternal, coequal, and consubstantial.
The Holy Trinity (Old Testament Part I)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss the revelation of the Holy Trinity in the five books of Moses. We will see the distinction in the persons of the Father and the Son, as the Father sends the Son to reveal Him to the people of Israel. We will learn that all three persons of the Blessed Holy Trinity were active in the creation, exodus from Egypt, and the promises of the Messiah.
The Holy Trinity (Old Testament Part II)---Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier
In this class, we will discuss the revelation of the Holy Trinity in the writings of the Prophets. We will look at the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the communication of the word of God to the people of God. We will see the emphasis on the glorification of the Son. We will focus our attention of the distinction in persons found in the book of Isaiah.
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