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."
A Ready MindRobert Wurtz IIThe elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not... Continue Reading →
When Paul WeptRobert Wurtz IITake heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing... Continue Reading →
This entry is to make available two teaching sessions on youtube from the "Priesthood: His and Ours" conference in Scotland. Please feel free to have a listen. Blessings, -Roberthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy1bfsvDHfQ
Before Whom I StandRobert Wurtz IIAnd Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. (1 Kings 17:1 KJV)Elijah was a great prophet of God who lived... Continue Reading →
Conforming to the CultureRobert Wurtz IIAnd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2 NKJV)Our Greek word for "conformed" is syschēmatizō and it is in the present passive imperative with meœ,... Continue Reading →
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 →
What God Wants RememberedRobert Wurtz IIThen they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that... Continue Reading →
Proving God's Perfect WillRobert Wurtz IIAnd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2 NKJV)God's will is the perfect will simply because it cannot be improved upon. A wise old preacher once... Continue Reading →
Living With RegretRobert Wurtz IIFor you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. (Hebrews 12:17)Our passage calls to remembrance the story of Jacob and Esau, twin brothers from the book of Genesis (beginnings). Though Esau... Continue Reading →
Enticement or Demonstration?Robert Wurtz IIAnd my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:4–5 NKJV)But I will come to you shortly, if... Continue Reading →