Dangerous Compromise Churcha-Cola Revisited (Original publication 2012) Robert Wurtz II And be not conformed to this world... (Romans 12:2a) Our text, be not conformed, could be translated as, "be not fashioned" (Greek mē sunschēmatizesthe μὴ συσχηματίζεσθε). This is the present passive imperative with mē; that is, stop being fashioned or do not have the habit of fashioning to... Continue Reading →
The Reverence We Need
The Reverence We Need Robert Wurtz II "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil." (Ecclesiastes 5:1 ESV) "I hope to come to you soon, but... Continue Reading →
Demonic Discouragement
Demonic Discouragement Robert Wurtz II "Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" And he said, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I... Continue Reading →
With All of Thy Heart
With All of Thy Heart Robert Wurtz II "Seek the LORD with all thy heart and with all thy soul." (Deuteronomy 4:29 KJV) "Love the LORD thy God with all thine heart." (Deuteronomy 6:5 KJV, Matthew 22:37, Mark 12:30, Luke 10:27, ) "Serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart." (Deut 10:12) "Keep and... Continue Reading →
The Roman Road to Salvation (2022)
The Romans Road to Salvation (2022) Robert Wurtz II Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Simon the Sorcerer
The Spirit of Simon the Sorcerer Robert Wurtz II And 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 him,... Continue Reading →