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."
The Power of Paul's PreachingRobert Wurtz IIMoreover you see and hear, that not only at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, which are made with hands: So that not only this our craft is in danger of ruin; but also... Continue Reading →
Longing For PerfectionRobert Wurtz IITherefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. (Hebrews 6:1, 2... Continue Reading →
For They Shall See GodRobert Wurtz IIBlessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)Our passage on the surface seems to put the future prospect of seeing God completely out of reach for all of us. For if our hearts must be pure in order to see God, who will ever... Continue Reading →
Does Time Sanctify?Originally Published July, 2011Robert Wurtz IIBut I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. (1 Corinthians 10:20)We live in an age where almost everything is being redefined; good is being called evil and... Continue Reading →
Where The Gates of Hell Will Not PrevailRobert Wurtz IIAnd I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18) Although many millions of people have come to true conversion over the last century, the... Continue Reading →
Partakers of the Divine NatureRobert Wurtz IIHis divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature,... Continue Reading →
Joy in the presence of His gloryRobert Wurtz IINow unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. (Jude 1:24-25)Our passage... Continue Reading →
Living with past decisionsRobert Wurtz IINow therefore the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. (2 Samuel 12:10)I was speaking with my son who is studying criminal justice about why criminals are criminals. One of the reasons... Continue Reading →
Manufactured Compassion or Genuine Love?Robert Wurtz II Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9 ESV)Lifting up your brother while holding back the forces that would destroy himThere are times when sharing a terrible offense in our lives can be used of God to bring understanding... Continue Reading →
Broken Beyond HealingRobert Wurtz IIHe who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. (Proverbs 29:1 ESV)He that is often corrected, yet remains stubborn and obstinate, shall suddenly be broken. The emphasis in the passage is on suddenness. "We must think first not of actual punishment, but of chastening, reproving... Continue Reading →