This website is hosted by Robert Wurtz II. This blog is intended to be a means of putting into writing some of my musings about New Testament Christianity in a post modern culture. We are instructed in scripture to, "Gird up the loins of our minds."
Dangerous Compromise 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 this world. Our Greek... Continue Reading →
Reverence for God 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 I... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
This article discusses the difference between biblical salvation and what is commonly called the “Roman Road to salvation.”
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 →