The Effects of Sin Upon BeliefsRobert Wurtz IIBut they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till [there was] no remedy.(2 Chronicles 36:16)I sometimes wonder what it will take before some people finally turn to Christ sincerely. As a young boy in... Continue Reading →
Rebellion Against God
Rebellion Against GodRobert Wurtz II For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be... Continue Reading →
Cauterizing the Conscience
Cauterizing the ConscienceRobert Wurtz IINow the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron. (1 Timothy 4:1, 2)Our passage deals with events that would take place after the writing of... Continue Reading →
The Mind of Satan
The Mind of SatanRobert Wurtz IIAnd there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.' "But it shall not be so among you, but... Continue Reading →
Million Dollar Renouncements
Million Dollar RenouncementsRobert Wurtz IIMany of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. (Acts 19:19, 20) Repentance is getting serious when... Continue Reading →
Nineveh Had No Bible
Nineveh Had No BibleRobert Wurtz IIGreek scholars over the centuries have tried to define mετανοεῖτε (repent) and similar terms. There is simply no English equivalent. Yet, what may be helpful is to understand our Lord’s use of the word. He states, The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn... Continue Reading →
Cursing the Land
Cursing the LandRobert Wurtz II For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned. (Hebrews 6:8-9 NKJV)Our... Continue Reading →