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."
Remission Revoked (Revisited)Robert Wurtz IIPress play for audio readinghttps://archive.org/embed/RemissionRevokedRevisited Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his... Continue Reading →
Perfunctory Preparation and PerformanceOriginally Published in October, 2011. Robert Wurtz IIPress play for audio readinghttps://archive.org/embed/PerfunctoryPreparationAndPerformanceJohn 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.John 21:16... Continue Reading →
Softly LeadingRobert Wurtz IIBut Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are weak, and the flocks and herds which are nursing are with me. And if the men should drive them hard one day, all the flock will die." (Genesis 33:13 NKJV)Genesis is a book about beginnings. Many of the subjects that... Continue Reading →
The House of EliWhen God DepartedRobert Wurtz IIAnd when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it... Continue Reading →
The Truth About "Judge Not"Robert Wurtz IIJudge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. (Luke 6:37 KJV)The Lucan “Sermon on the Plain” is named such because of the reference to the “level place” in Luke 6:17. This section parallels Matthew’s better known,... Continue Reading →
Skandalon: The Ancient Stumbling Block Robert Wurtz II He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks... Continue Reading →
Hope For The Barren A DissertationRobert Wurtz III am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:1–2 NKJV)Our passage is a fascinating and sobering revelation of the... Continue Reading →
Please do select the Introduction at the bottom of the page. It is less than 10 minutes, but is essential to understanding the book. Also note that Chapter 10 is sorted to the number 2 slot. https://archive.org/embed/TelevangelicalismAudiobook&playlist=1&autoplay=1
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 →
From a New Testament perspective, mending fences is not a mere social courtesy but a radical spiritual discipline essential to one's relationship with God. Jesus emphasized this urgency by instructing believers to prioritize reconciling with others even before engaging in worship. Ultimately, this proactive pursuit of peace is rooted in the "ministry of reconciliation," calling believers to mirror divine grace through forgiveness and humility.