Category Archives: WORD STUDY

Pursuing the understanding of a word

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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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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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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To Walk Worthy of God

Posted on March 28, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. I Thessalonians 2:11,12   As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children, That you would walk worthy of God, Who has called you unto His kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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The Nature and Source of Light

Posted on January 1, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Light is the Greek word phos, and is found 70 times in the New Testament.  It is used of physical light, but most often is used of spiritual light.  Spiritual light does not mean physical light which comes from … Continue reading →

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Power and Authority

Posted on July 28, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Authority, Ability, Strength and Might The most wonderful thing we do in our lives is walk in the developing ability of Christ in us. Dunamis is the ABILITY.  Think “muscles.”  Translated chiefly as “power“, and in its verb form, … Continue reading →

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Vanity of the Mind

Posted on July 13, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . A note from Steve:  None of the studies I do are complete.  When and as you get into the heart of the truth of Christ, you are truly swimming in a spiritual ocean.   There is just so much!  … 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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Freedom in Christ

Posted on March 7, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

 . . Galatians 5:1  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. We’re going to have to make an effort here…..but it’s not the effort of … Continue reading →

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What is Death and Hell?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . We have taken a look at who or what causes death in past studies (see  The God of Death – Part 1 and  The God of Death – Part 2  ; also    Does God Kill People? and  … Continue reading →

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