Sobriety: in an Age of Intoxication Robert Wurtz II “And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts (Rev. 9:21)." "The light of a lamp shall not shine in you anymore, and the voice of bridegroom and bride shall not be heard in you anymore. For... Continue Reading →
Releasing the Mind from Theological Strongholds
Releasing the Mind from Theological Strongholds Robert Wurtz II "Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45). “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the... Continue Reading →
Fighting With God
Fighting With God Robert Wurtz II “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed... Continue Reading →
A Man After God’s Own Heart
A Man After God’s Own Heart Robert Wurtz II "And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’" (Acts 13:22 ESV) In 1996,... Continue Reading →
Anointed for Service
Anointed for Service Robert Wurtz II Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching (2 Tim. 4:2) Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20). ... Continue Reading →
The Trap of Vainglory
The Trap of Vainglory Robert Wurtz II Then Satan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel. So David said to Joab and the commanders of the army, “Go, number Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, and bring me a report, that I may know their number” (1 Chron. 21:1-2 ESV) But Peter said, “Ananias,... Continue Reading →
Pulling Down Strongholds
Pulling Down Strongholds Robert Wurtz II But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war... Continue Reading →
Holding Firm to the Word
Holding Firm to the Word Robert Wurtz II For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught,... Continue Reading →