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."
God taught Nebuchadnezzar an important lesson. I sometimes say that "there is a generation that doesn't learn by lecture, illustration or revelation; but by destruction and devastation." Destruction deals with loss; devastation deals with the emotional response to that loss. Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way that God is in control of the kingdoms of this world.
When people refuse to agree with God's word, they are searing their conscience. When the conscience is seared, the mind is no longer summonsed to weigh the truth of an action or idea. The Greek word for seared is the root for our word cauterize. A seared or cauterized conscience makes the person dangerous to the church because they normalize behaviors that God says are sinful.
The House of Confusion First Published (September 2014) Robert Wurtz II For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. (James 3:16 ESV) For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. (1 Corinthians 14:33) For I fear, lest, when... Continue Reading →
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 →
This article discusses the difference between biblical salvation and what is commonly called the “Roman Road to salvation.”
Jeroboam's Wife Robert Wurtz II And Jeroboam said to his wife, get up and disguise yourself so that you won't be recognized as the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh: behold, Ahijah the prophet is there, who told me that I would be king over this people. And Jeroboam's wife did so, and... Continue Reading →
Filling Your MindRobert Wurtz IIWherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is... Continue Reading →
The Story of Antonis Longus Robert Wurtz II Leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:24 NKJV) “A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” (Proverbs 10:1) There is... Continue Reading →
The Endangered Fire (Revisited) Robert Wurtz II You shall command the people of Israel that they bring to you pure beaten olive oil for the light, that a lamp may regularly be set up to burn. (Exodus 27:20 ESV) Mark 4:21 And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought to be put under a bushel,... Continue Reading →
People Who Must Be AvoidedRobert Wurtz II“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses (stumbling blocks) contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the... Continue Reading →