No Love — No Lamp Stand Robert Wurtz IIAnd because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the... Continue Reading →
The Hidden Counsel of Compromise
The Hidden Counsel of CompromiseRobert Wurtz IILet a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or... Continue Reading →
Getting Right With God (Repentance and Faith)
Getting Right With GodRobert Wurtz IIAll we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6 NKJV)Our passage is a prophecy that is precious to all saints. Isaiah speaks of the Lord Jesus receiving the awesome punishment that each of... Continue Reading →
The Loneliness of Honesty
The Loneliness of Honesty Robert Wurtz II And Jehovah said unto Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam is coming to inquire of you concerning her son; for he is sick: thus and thus shall you say unto her; for it will be, when she comes in, that she will feign herself to be another woman.... Continue Reading →
Called To This Generation
Called To This GenerationRobert Wurtz IIFor David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep. (Acts 13:36)Our passage deals with a period in Israel's history in which David was destined to live. The people had previously decided they would rather have a man lead them than God. Samuel the... Continue Reading →
Started in the Spirit (Begin in the Spirit)
Started in the SpiritRobert Wurtz IIAre ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? (Galatians 3:3 KJV)In the winter months in the central United States we have our fair share of cold weather. Many places are colder, but we still endure temperatures that can make life challenging.... Continue Reading →
How Faith Comes (Faith comes by hearing)
How Faith Comes 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 FaithGod desires to speak to individuals personally in order to lead them into His... Continue Reading →
Getting Right With God (Simon the Sorcerer)
Getting Right With God (A Closer look at Simon the Sorcerer)Robert Wurtz IIAnd when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to... Continue Reading →
How One Can Chase a Thousand
How One Can Chase a ThousandRobert Wurtz IIAnd if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as... Continue Reading →
Genuine Regeneration (Palingenesis)
Genuine RegenerationRobert Wurtz IIBut rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; Delivering thee from the people, and from the... Continue Reading →