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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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In Tune with God

Posted on July 29, 2017 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Harmonic:  “1) an overtone accompanying a fundamental tone at a fixed interval, produced by vibration of a string, column of air, etc., in an exact fraction of its length; 2)  a component frequency of an oscillation or wave. … 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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Feelings

Posted on December 17, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . People live their lives from out of their feelings.  Most believe that their feelings are a result of their situation in life, or of an event, or treatment by others, perhaps even an offhand comment.  People like to … 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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Why Jesus was 40 Days in the Wilderness

Posted on October 10, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Have you ever wondered why Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days?  Here he is, the son of God, sent to save the world, having only a short time in which to fulfill his earthly ministry.  Yet … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Tribulation

Posted on September 7, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. The point of this study is to arrive at an outlook concerning our mental and emotional struggles which best positions us for spiritual growth and a closer relationship with God, our Father.  Most view these kind of struggles as … Continue reading →

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Protectors of God

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

. . Do you think that God needs your protection? Have you ever been more concerned with doctrine than with love?  Have you ever argued with someone over what is right, from the Bible or otherwise?  Have you ever attacked … Continue reading →

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