Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Is the Holy Spirit (Ghost) a He or an It?

Posted on February 5, 2022 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . I was at a home fellowship once which was not my own, and I happened to reference the Holy Spirit as an “it.”  One young man spoke right up in an affronted tone.  “You called the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Bearing Spiritual Fruit

Posted on November 7, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . . Fruit – result or reward, occurring due to growth. . John 15:1-8 Verses 1-4  I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman (keeper of the orchard).  Every branch in me that bears not fruit … Continue reading →

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Dead Works and the Spiritual Raindance

Posted on June 20, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

 . Why is it so hard to please God?!  What more does He want anyway?  How come I never seem to do enough!?!  I guess I just have to do more! Hebrews 9:13,14  For if the blood of bulls and … Continue reading →

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In Christ – Ephesians 1-14 (part 2)

Posted on May 18, 2014 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . This study is dedicated to my wonderful niece, Kelsey Hartlaub, who graduated from College today.  I will never forget the very first Bible study she was a part of in my home when she first arrived as a … Continue reading →

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Jobs of the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 25, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. I often read through the entire New Testament, simply looking for one thing.  The following is my compilation of what I found as I looked for jobs (or attributes) of the Holy Spirit (or holy spirit).  If you find … Continue reading →

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Do not preach the Old Testament.

Posted on August 25, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . _____________________________________________ Death and condemnation is what the Old Testament served to the people it ministered to.  Do you really want to be included in that number? ______________________________________ The believer in Jesus Christ, in whom the spirit of the … Continue reading →

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Agape Love – A Study of I John 3 and 4

Posted on August 3, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . . I John 3 & 4        You’re going to need your Bibles for this.   A great Bible study, on your own or in an intimate fellowship of believers. Agape love – verb:  to treasure; noun:  devout commitment to … Continue reading →

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Tollroad Christianity

Posted on July 17, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Tollroad Christianity …..  Receiving the things freely given by God I live in Madison, Wisconsin.  Whenever I need to pick someone up at O’Hare Airport, the only real way to get there is via this highway called the … Continue reading →

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Hyper Conquerors – a study of Romans 8

Posted on May 3, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

 . Romans 8 This study requires you to have your Bible out.  I’m using the King James version of the Bible.  You can use any one you want, but bear in mind some of the words may be different. Verse … 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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