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Your Ministry

Posted on August 27, 2019 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . . . The word “ministry” in the Bible is most often the Greek word diakonia, from the Greek root word diako, which means “to run errands.”  Related words are the verb “to minister” and the noun “minister.”  So … Continue reading →

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Sagacity 1

Posted on January 10, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

  Uncommon wisdom from Christ, the heart of God.   To read the entire, just click on the link.  (4 or 5 studies). ______________________________________________ The True Purpose of Christ’s Ministers ….. Ephesians 4:11-24 Being an apostle isn’t receiving a gift.  … Continue reading →

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The Approval of Man

Posted on November 9, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Approval is important. We all need approval.  Approval lets us know we’re doing something right, going in the right direction.  We’ve all grown up seeking the approval of man.  First, our parents; then perhaps our siblings, teachers, friends; … Continue reading →

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I Corinthians 3

Posted on July 6, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Topics covered in this chapter are:  Christian carnality, limitations on ministers, how confident we can be in our salvation, the one true church and the fruitlessness of trying to build anything outside of Christ. Verses 1-4  And I, brethren, … Continue reading →

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Church Emasculation

Posted on April 7, 2013 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.  . In this study I directly challenge certain practices of churches and Christianity in general.  These practices are widespread, just like sin is.  I am not challenging all practices of these institutions of course; neither do I see these … Continue reading →

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It Takes All Kinds

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

. True Individuality.  One of the most exciting aspects of the mystery of Christ.  No two are alike. I Corinthians 12:12-14  For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being … Continue reading →

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Cole’s Question – was the Apostle Paul arrogant?

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

Cole (my son-in-law) writes: I was reading this morning the first chapter in Galatians and I am not sure I fully understand what he is talking about because it seems as though Paul is pretty much preaching like my pastor … Continue reading →

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What Christian Group Should I Belong To?

Posted on December 10, 2011 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . What Christian Group/Organization Should I Belong to? Catholic?  Lutheran?  Methodist?  Some sect/synod/offshoot of them?  Charismatic, Pentecostal, Evangelical, Evangelical Free.  YWAM (Youth with a Mission), Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Student Athletes.  Which one? The answer is any … Continue reading →

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An Un-Polluted Gospel

Posted on November 28, 2011 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . If you have two glasses of water, one pure and one polluted with toxins and dirt, and you take those two glasses and mix them together, what are you going to have?  You’re going to have polluted water. … Continue reading →

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What or Who is antichrist?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. THE antichrist vs THE TRUE CHRIST Many people have this idea of the antichrist, that it is a person who will come and rule the world in the last days. Let’s see what God’s Word has to say. I … Continue reading →

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