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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!

Old Man, New Man … A Comparison

. When a person believes unto and receives the gift of eternal life, the life of Christ within, a NEW MAN is created within. Yet the thought patterns of the OLD MAN still linger. Following is a list comparing some … Continue reading

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The Miracle of the Norwegian Bus

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. The Miracle of the Norwegian Bus It was about noon, a beautiful spring day in a valley outside Nesbyen, Norway. There was snow in the mountains, but here, just outside the Nesbyen train station, it was sunshine and dry. … Continue reading

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Do I HAVE to go to Church?

. Except for a 2 year period, I have not regularly attended any institutionalized church for the last 38 years.  I actively and passionately seek out fellowship, and pursue opportunities to minister to others as the spirit of my Lord … Continue reading

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How to Be Born Again

. . BORN AGAIN … Explained John 3:3   Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. “Again” is the Greek word anothen, … Continue reading

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What Christian Group Should I Belong To?

. . What Christian Group/Organization Should I Belong to? Catholic?  Lutheran?  Methodist?  Some sect/synod/offshoot of them?  Charismatic, Pentecostal, Evangelical, Evangelical Free.  YWAM (Youth with a Mission), Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Student Athletes.  Which one? The answer is any … Continue reading

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What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ and How to Preach It.

. PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST What it is:  The gospel of Jesus Christ is that living gospel of Jesus Christ which is being revealed within each of us who believes.  We preach it when we share the truth … Continue reading

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What is Fellowship?

. FELLOWSHIP I Corinthians 1:9  God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His son Jesus Christ our Lord. The word “called” is eklaleo, the verb form of the word translated “church.” (ekklesia)  So, we were … Continue reading

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How to be Saved ….. X 3

.   What do you think of when you you hear the word “salvation”  or “being saved?”  Specifically, I believe most think of going to heaven when you die as the full meaning of salvation.  The meaning of this word … Continue reading

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On Grace, Gifts and Thankfulness

. GRACE, GIFT, and THANKFULNESS are all related words in the Greek. Grace (charis – intentional generosity), Gift (charisma – an expression of charis),                                                                 Thankfulness (eucharisma – the response desired by the expression of charis). We had a very practical … Continue reading

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An Un-Polluted Gospel

. . If you have two glasses of water, one pure and one polluted with toxins and dirt, and you take those two glasses and mix them together, what are you going to have?  You’re going to have polluted water. … Continue reading

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