Category Archives: —Doctrine and Understanding

Growing in an understanding of what we got.

What is Life?

Posted on February 17, 2018 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

  . The breath of God is life. There is life, and there is simple existence.  In searching out the truth of God concerning what He calls “life,” it will become clear that outside of Christ there is no life, … Continue reading →

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Love Requires Freedom

Posted on January 20, 2018 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Owe no man anything but to love another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.  For, You shall not commit adultery.  You shall not kill.  You shall not steal.  You shall not bear false witness.  You … Continue reading →

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Jesus the Christ now our Lord

Posted on December 16, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . We take a look at each of these names, titles, appellations, designations.  We’ll look at what and who they were, what and who they are now.  (For example, does the term “Christ in you” mean a person is … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Jesus

Posted on November 6, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

  . Most Christians have a vague notion of the concept that the name of Jesus supposedly has power.  But does it?  If so, how is that power accessed?  Simply by speaking that phrase out loud?  How is it that … Continue reading →

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Christ, the Wisdom of God

Posted on September 4, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. __________________________________________ Note:  I don’t write and publish these studies as one who has arrived at the pinnacle of spiritual transcendence.  Rather, I write what I am seeing and understanding, knowing that the more I look at, dwell on that … Continue reading →

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Holy and Without Blame

Posted on June 17, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . According as He (God) has chosen us in him (Christ) before the foundation of the cosmos, that we should be holy and without blame before Him (God) in love (many translations put these last 2 words “in love” … Continue reading →

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The Subjectivity of Truth

Posted on February 14, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Truth is subjective, but it is not relative. Heart (as used in the Bible) – the innermost part of the mind, where truth and reality dwell. Subjective – existing in the mind; belonging to the person thinking rather than … Continue reading →

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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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How God has Changed

Posted on April 30, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Malachi 3:6   For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed. When I say that God has changed, I am speaking very subjectively, for God has not changed, but we … Continue reading →

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My Gospel

Posted on February 13, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Romans 16:25,26  Now to Him who is of power (able) to establish you according to my gospel, and (which is) the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world … Continue reading →

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