This website is hosted by Robert Wurtz II. This blog is intended to be a means of putting into writing some of my musings about New Testament Christianity in a post modern culture. We are instructed in scripture to, "Gird up the loins of our minds."
Beware of the Slanderous Report Robert Wurtz II And the men, which Moses sent to search the land, who returned, and made all the congregation murmur against him, by bringing up a slander upon the land (Numbers 14:36) Even those men who brought up the evil report upon the land died by the... Continue Reading →
Navigating Toxic Hostility and Vindictiveness Robert Wurtz II . A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. (Proverbs 27:3 ESV) . For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." But if you bite and devour one... Continue Reading →
In this article, we discuss the nature of Saul, who was completely given over to pride, envy, ambition, and hatred. He would destroy anyone in his own way, including his own son. This is the savagery of pride, ambition, and envy run-amuck.
Depart from Iniquity Robert Wurtz II But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19) Timothy was at Ephesus on assignment from God. The church was rightly founded and became the premier... Continue Reading →
Being Spirit filled, in the book of Acts sense, leads to generosity and an attitude of brotherly love in the acquisition of wealth.
The Illusion of Ambition: the sin of philoproteuo Robert Wurtz II But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Herod the GreatRobert Wurtz II Then Herod, when he saw that the wise men had tricked him, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the... Continue Reading →
Tradition Over Truth: The Hidden Dangers Robert Wurtz II This article discusses the concept of Truth Over Tradition But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand... Continue Reading →
It’s human nature to want to retaliate when wronged especially when the actions are part of a systematic attack. Iniquitous laws are an ancient evil that God addresses many times in the Old and New Testament. When God’s people are oppressed, He sees and hears. Let Him handle it.
Love your neighbor as yourself is a command to all believers, but some seek a loophole asking, “Who is my neighbor?” In doing so they reveal whose disciples they truly are.