Category Archives: —Doctrine and Understanding

Growing in an understanding of what we got.

The Faith of Christ has Come!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Allow all this Scripture which is a part of this study to speak to your heart.  Allow it to bring the faith of Christ that it was intended to bring. Matthew 17:20b … for verily I say unto … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Imminent Return

Posted on August 11, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . I John 5:19  And we know that we are of God, and the whole world  lies in wickedness. The word “lies“ means to be permanently set, placed or fixed.  It is used of placing a dead body in … Continue reading →

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The Fellowship of Our Sonship

Posted on August 3, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. THE FELLOWSHIP OF OUR SONSHIP In this study we’ll take a look at the difference between being a son of God, and being in fellowship with God.  We’ll see that how we walk at any given moment in time … Continue reading →

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The Gift of God’s Righteousness

Posted on July 6, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. God’s Righteousness is Our Righteousness Righteousness is defined thusly:  The status of being in the right.  Regarding presence, behavior, membership, plans, desires, wants, needs; all requirements are fulfilled. The righteousness of God is defined thusly:  The nature of God … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit Sanctification

Posted on June 22, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.. . In the Greek, the words holy, holiness, sanctified, sanctification, pure and saint all come from the same root word, or a form thereof – hagion.  This word means “pure,  set apart for specific purpose.”   The opposite is … Continue reading →

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Dead to the Law

Posted on May 25, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Dead to the law.  Alive to God. Ask 10 Christian friends if they keep the 10 commandments.  Seriously.  Do it.  See what answers you get. Galatians 2:19  For I through the law am dead to the law, that I … Continue reading →

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Flavored by Christ

Posted on March 29, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. THE FRUIT OF CHRIST John 15:1-8 Verses 1-4  I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in me that bears not fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He purges it, … Continue reading →

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All the Treasures of Wisdom and Experience

Posted on March 20, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Colossians 2:1-8 It takes discipline to see beyond your own works to the finished work of Jesus Christ…..don’t think the mental transition into trusting Christ will be easy.   Verses 1,2  For I would that you knew what great agonizing … Continue reading →

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What Pleases God

Posted on March 18, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. God was well pleased upon Jesus’ first act of obedience. You might think that something we do pleases, or can please, God.  But, not that I can find.  Rather, what is required in order for God to be pleased … Continue reading →

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The Glorified Christ

Posted on March 3, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. We seek, not the historical Jesus, but the glorified Christ. John 7:37-39   In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.  … Continue reading →

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