Receiving The Holy Spirit (Baptism in the Holy Spirit)Robert Wurtz IIThen Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the... Continue Reading →
When God Reveals Himself (Conviction of Sin)
When God Reveals HimselfRobert Wurtz IINevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of... Continue Reading →
Enemy Invasion (Christians and Anger)
Enemy InvasionRobert Wurtz IIBe angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26–27 NKJV)Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry,... Continue Reading →
Time To Move Forward (Reconciliation after apochoœrizoœ)
Time To Move ForwardRobert Wurtz IIDo thy diligence to come shortly unto me: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.... Continue Reading →
The "Ancient" Inquiry Room (Enquiry Room and Praying Through)
The "Ancient" Inquiry RoomRobert Wurtz IIThe inquiry room is an example of a once novel measure that has come and gone from mainstream Christian practice. It began prior to the ministry of Charles Finney (1800s) and continued on until early in Billy Sunday’s ministry (early 1900s). This was a room or church sanctuary set apart... Continue Reading →
Waiting for the Wind (The Just Shall Live By Faith)
Waiting for the WindRobert Wurtz IIEven the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:30–31... Continue Reading →
One Nation Under Sin (Pharmakea and Sexual Immorality)
One Nation Under Sin (Pharmakea and Sexual Immorality)Robert Wurtz IIThen Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage... Continue Reading →
Understanding Servant Leadership
Understanding Servant LeadershipRobert Wurtz IIAnd he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: (Mark 2:27)The religious leaders in the time of Christ were a manifestation of the old saying, "no good deed shall go unpunished." It has been pointed out that what really angered them was that... Continue Reading →