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The House of Confusion First Published (September 2014) Robert Wurtz II For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. (James 3:16) 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... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
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 →
Disruption of the Peace (akatastasia: confusion and tumults) Robert Wurtz II 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 I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found... 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 →
Heaven Has the Rule Robert Wurtz II And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule. (Daniel 4:26) Sometimes it takes a radical situation or desperate times to remind us that God is still... 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 →
