Category Archives: —Doctrine and Understanding

Growing in an understanding of what we got.

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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The Yoke of Humility and Meekness

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

..   Matthew 11:28-30  Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and humble in heart; and you … 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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On Becoming Perfect

Posted on April 11, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection (Jesus Christ) we can catch EXCELLENCE. This is a quote I recently came across.  I have seen this same sentiment expressed many times before; and whenever I do I … Continue reading →

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God’s Point of View

Posted on December 6, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Man-as-god tends to think that he is capable of arriving at truth – at objective truth – by his own mental endeavoring.  But does such a thing as “objective truth” even exist?  I believe that all understanding is subjective; … Continue reading →

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