Alexander The MetalworkerRobert Wurtz IIAlexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. (2 Timothy 4:14–15 ESV)Paul is penning his last words to young Timothy knowing that the time of his departure from this world was at hand.... Continue Reading →
The Gong Show (an examination of love and the gifts of the Spirit)
The Gong ShowRobert Wurtz IIIf I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. (1 Corinthians 13:1 ESV)It may be inferred from our text that certain believers at Corinth believed that speaking with tongues was (is) the hallmark of true spirituality. Paul... Continue Reading →
Fascinated With Evil (zombies, skulls, demons, skeletons, grim-reapers, death)
Fascinated With EvilRobert Wurtz IIAnd this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. (John 3:19 KJV)Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have... Continue Reading →
When Revival Comes (Devouring Fire and Everlasting Burnings)
When Revival ComesRobert Wurtz IIThe earth mourns and languishes, Lebanon is shamed and shriveled; Sharon is like a wilderness, And Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits. “Now I will rise,” says the LORD; “Now I will be exalted, Now I will lift Myself up. You shall conceive chaff, You shall bring forth stubble; Your... Continue Reading →
The Necessity of Church Discipline
The Necessity of Church DisciplineRobert Wurtz IIPress play for audio readinghttps://archive.org/embed/TheNecessityOfChirchDisciplineMoreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that “by the mouth of... Continue Reading →
False Evangelism (Decisionism)
False Evangelism (Decisionism)Robert Wurtz IIWhereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. (Acts 26:19–20 KJV)For they... Continue Reading →