Rejecting The Counsel of God (God's Will)Robert Wurtz IIAnd when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. And the Lord said, "To what then shall... Continue Reading →
The Sin of Stirring Up (The Sin of Jezebel)
The Sin of Stirring Up (The Sin of Jezebel)Robert Wurtz IIBut there was none like unto Ahab, who did give himself over to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. (1 Kings 21:25)No people have the power to "stir a man up" quite like his wife,... Continue Reading →
Love in Times of Lawlessness
Love in Times of LawlessnessRobert Wurtz IIAnd then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.(Matthew 24:10–12 KJV)But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy... Continue Reading →
Red Rider (Armageddon)
Red RiderThe Road To Armageddon RevisitedRobert Wurtz IIWhen He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come and see.” Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there... Continue Reading →
A Living Picture of Grace (Aphesis and Paresis)
A Living Picture of GraceRobert Wurtz IIThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are... Continue Reading →
Three Years Of Tears (Weeping Prophets)
Three Years Of Tears (Weeping Prophets)Robert Wurtz IITherefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. (Acts 20:31)Paul has brought the elders from the church at Ephesus together for one final exhortation before he leaves for Jerusalem. He knows that he will never see... Continue Reading →
Setting Our Mind (Heavenly Minded)
Setting Our Mind (Heavenly Minded)Robert Wurtz IIIf then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3)As we begin... Continue Reading →
Corismatic Christianity (Corinthianism)
Corismatic Christianity (Corinthianism)Robert Wurtz IIAnd when they had come to him, he said to them: "You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews;... Continue Reading →
Why Relationships Fall Apart
Why Relationships Fall ApartRobert Wurtz II And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. (Colossians 3:14 ESV)What do you suppose would happen if unexpectedly all the mortar that is holding every brick and stone together were suddenly gone? Our entire civilization would be in a heap of ruins. Everything... Continue Reading →
Agape or Armageddon?
Agape or Armageddon?Robert Wurtz IIThen shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.... Continue Reading →