Mixed Up PrioritiesRobert Wurtz IIHave I then become your enemy by telling you the truth? (Galatians 4:16)Boy Scouts announce it will likely reverse policy on gay leadership. (The Christian Post Jan 29, 2013)Over the course of the last several years I have shared on this blog subjects as they have weighed heavy on my heart... Continue Reading →
Selected gleanings from the late G.W. North
Sayings of the late George W. North (1913-2003)George Walter Govier North was born in Bethnal Green in the East End of London in 1913 and died in Blantyre in Malawi in 2003. Early in life he was led to Christ and, in due course, became a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: initially in the... Continue Reading →
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The Power of Reconciliation (revisited)
The Power of Reconciliation (revisited)Robert Wurtz II Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matthew 5:24) There is an ancient story found on an old decayed papyrus fragment, of a prodigal Egyptian boy named Antonius Longus who had quarreled with... Continue Reading →
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The Foolish Faster Builder
The Foolish Faster BuilderRobert Wurtz II For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.... Continue Reading →
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Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in LoveRobert Wurtz IITherefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. (2 Corinthians 5:11 ESV)In our past studies we have discussed faith, grace, and the love of God. We touched upon Christ's... Continue Reading →
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The Love That Never Fails
The Love That Never FailsRobert Wurtz IILove never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. (1 Corinthians 13:8)Love survives everything; that is how you know it was love. It holds its place. It is a binding force that maintains... Continue Reading →
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The Grace That We Need
The Grace That We NeedRobert Wurtz IIAnd the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) In our previous entry entitled, "Living by faith" we examined the importance of waiting on the vision; that... Continue Reading →
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Living by Faith
Living By FaithRobert Wurtz IIWhich things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise. (Galatians 4:23, 24)In our previous study entitled, "Word... Continue Reading →
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Word Generated Faith (Revisited)
Word Generated Faith (Revisited)Originally published on November 18, 2011 Robert Wurtz IIBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah said, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:16-17 KJV)Led in the Steps of Faith In our previous entry entitled, "Testing the sweetness" we... Continue Reading →
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Testing the Sweetness
Testing the SweetnessRobert Wurtz II Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world (1 John 4:1).In our previous entry entitled, "I've Been to the Mountain" we discussed the importance of going on with God through a process of "walking".... Continue Reading →
