Author Archives: stevehartlaub@gmail.com

About stevehartlaub@gmail.com

I'm a 73 year old spiritual adventurer in life, but I don't really get along with organized religion. I find it too passive, too worldly, too conforming, too powerless ... though I know many wonderful believers involved in it. I have been a seeker of Jesus Christ since 1974 in Ketchikan, Alaska. Very early into my spiritual journey, I came to the realization that I wouldn't be able to last long in this new Godly relationship without becoming able to understand the Bible. God supplied that need, and shortly thereafter I became interested in Biblical research ... Greek, word studies, HOW the Bible is designed to be understood, its customs, etc. I married Sharon in 1985 in Vancouver, Canada. I have 5 children - 3 girls, 2 boys....ages 30-36. All were homeschooled. 3 are happily married. I have 8 grandchildren. I have taught and studied the Word of God in informal gatherings in England, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Canada, Alaska, Nevada and all over the United States. In 2006 I became aware of God calling me into the revelation of the glorified Christ within, and I have been involved in making that revelation known since then. I recently moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, after living in Fitchburg, Wisconsin (suburb of Madison) since 1990.. If you're ever in the area, please look me up. I am a retired house painter, and God is providing for my wife and I abundantly! I am meek to the instruction of God...which often occurs while another person is speaking! So don't be afraid to comment on any of these studies. Because my heart is open to my master teacher, Jesus Christ!

Developing the Mind of Christ

. The mind of man is an amazing thing. It is the organ of our mental perception, and it contains what is referred to in the Bible as our emotions and passions,  our identity, our logical reasoning and even our … Continue reading

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How God Works in Me

. I am always on the lookout, in my reading of the Bible as well as in my prayerful, contemplative meditations of the things of Christ, for the specific thinking that will position me to connect with the working of … Continue reading

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The Importance of Paul’s Gospel

. The ministry of Jesus while on the earth was to only Israel, as he preached and taught the things of the kingdom of God, which still waited for the redemption of mankind, and that Israel should repent and adhere … Continue reading

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From Faith to Faith

. . For I am not ashamed of the gospel (of Christ), for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek; For therein is the righteousness of … Continue reading

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Division in the Body

. . Whenever and wherever I have preached and taught Jesus Christ and people have responded, there has come a time when a spirit of division rose up within the resulting fellowship(s).  Some person or group began speaking evil about … Continue reading

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Life in Christ Without Meetings

. . Is there a life, a living in Christ without meetings?  Oh No!  And what could/should any meetings “in Christ” look like? The New Testament has very little to say concerning gathering together as believers of Jesus Christ, at … Continue reading

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Is the Holy Spirit (Ghost) a He or an It?

. . I was at a home fellowship once which was not my own, and I happened to reference the Holy Spirit as an “it.”  One young man spoke right up in an affronted tone.  “You called the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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Spiritual Math

  . I find it amusing when a scientist claims that he/she doesn’t believe in God, and that the reason is that God’s existence can’t be proven.  Meanwhile, that scientist’s understanding of their specific discipline most assuredly involves the use … Continue reading

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Did We Create God?

. . Did God create us, or did we create God?  Because if we created God, then we’re going to have to work very hard (and many people do) to protect Him and justify His existence to others.  In this … Continue reading

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Kingdom of Heaven, Kingdom of God

. . Since these terms are used so often in the Bible, in the New Testament anyway, let’s take a look at exactly what they mean.  Let’s clearly understand the difference between the two, so that from now on when … Continue reading

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