Category Archives: BY SCRIPTURE SECTION

Reading through a section of Scripture

The Death of Dogma

Posted on November 12, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Colossians 2:14-23 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;  (Verse 14) What the heck is this verse saying?  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Loins Girt with Truth

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.. . Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth … (Ephesians 6:14a) In past studies we have taken a look at the helmet of salvation and the shield of faith.  Here we take a look at the very … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Faith

Posted on January 23, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . The book of Romans ends with a dynamic expression of the powerful, spirit-provided life God has given us. Romans 16:25, 26  Now to Him who is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and (which is) … Continue reading →

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Bearing Spiritual Fruit

Posted on November 7, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . . Fruit – result or reward, occurring due to growth. . John 15:1-8 Verses 1-4  I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman (keeper of the orchard).  Every branch in me that bears not fruit … Continue reading →

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Systems of Error

Posted on September 12, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Ephesians 4:14  That we be no more children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness which has a view to the systematizing of error. This … Continue reading →

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The Shield of Faith

Posted on December 27, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . This is the second study in a series concerning the armor of God, from Ephesians 6:11ff.  The first study is:  The Helmet of Salvation. This study will assume that you understand “faith.”  A quick reading of the study … Continue reading →

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Constipated Consciousness

Posted on September 20, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Paralysis, callousness and constipation are the traits of consciousness and character which result from walking in the Vanity of the Mind, Ephesians 4:17-19  This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you walk not as Gentiles walk, in … Continue reading →

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In Christ – Ephesians 1-14 (part 2)

Posted on May 18, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . This study is dedicated to my wonderful niece, Kelsey Hartlaub, who graduated from College today.  I will never forget the very first Bible study she was a part of in my home when she first arrived as a … Continue reading →

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In Christ – Ephesians 1:1-14 (part 1)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . As in any person’s life who seeks after the things of God, for Paul there was a growing understanding of the revelation of Jesus Christ within.   Ephesians was one of the very last general church epistles (as opposed … Continue reading →

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The Helmet of Salvation

Posted on April 12, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Ephesians 6:17a  And take the helmet of salvation….. We have looked at salvation in an earlier study How to be Saved ….. X 3.   Through Jesus Christ, God saves us 1.  spiritually; 2. Mentally (psychologically, emotionally); and 3. … Continue reading →

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