Joseph and Mary in an Age of Social Media Robert Wurtz II “And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly” (Matthew 1:19 ESV). It is all too common to see folks "air their dirty laundry" on social media these days. The expression, "air... 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 →
Belated Forgiveness (Antonis Longus to Nilus)
Belated ForgivenessRobert Wurtz IIBut I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, “Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your... Continue Reading →
How To Get Forgiveness From God (Homologeo: confessing or acknowledging our sins)
How To Get Forgiveness From GodRobert Wurtz IIAnd David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. (2 Samuel 12:13)Our passage is a small, but vital part of the story of king David's sin in the matter of... Continue Reading →
The Prison of Memory
The Prison of Memory Robert Wurtz II Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things... Continue Reading →
Hiding From God
Hiding From GodRobert Wurtz IIAnd they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. (Genesis 3:8 NKJV)Adam and Eve have now realized that the Serpent has deceived... Continue Reading →
Obstacle to the Outpouring
Obstacle to the OutpouringRobert Wurtz II And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a... Continue Reading →
The Folly of Unforgiveness
The Folly of UnforgivenessRobert Wurtz IIAnd be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)Forgiveness is essential for all relationships. Without it, there is no hope for any of us. Paul tells us plainly that we are to kindly and tenderly forgive each other.... Continue Reading →
Keeping a Good Spirit
Keeping a Good SpiritRobert Wurtz III have spoken these things to you so that you might have peace in Me. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 MKJV)As we look around we see this present evil world growing darker by the day. Not... Continue Reading →
Mutual Concession After Mutual Hostility
Mutual Concession After Mutual HostilityRobert Wurtz IIBut I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, “Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if... Continue Reading →