The Goodness and Severity of GodRobert Wurtz IITherefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. (Romans 11:22 NKJV)Paul turns our attention to the state of the unbelieving Jews of which He had elected... Continue Reading →
Prayerlessness (Lessons From Hannah and Eli)
Prayerlessness (Lessons From Hannah and Eli)Robert Wurtz IISo Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the LORD. And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. Then she... Continue Reading →
Maintaining a Good Conscience
The Answer of a Good ConscienceRobert Wurtz IINow the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned (1 Timothy 1:5)Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck (1 Timothy 1:19)The like figure whereunto even baptism... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Ahimaaz
The Spirit of AhimaazRobert Wurtz IIAnd the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom. (2 Samuel 18:5 KJV)Then Joab said, “I cannot linger with you.” And he... Continue Reading →
"In Church" or "In Christ"? (
In Church or In Christ? (Lessons from John Wesley's Aldersgate experience)Robert Wurtz IIExamine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV)The renowned Evangelical theologian J.I. Packer, in his book Evangelism and the Sovereignty of... Continue Reading →