Dangerous Compromise

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 spirit of Diotrephes (2021)

The spirit of Diotrephes (2021) An excerpt from "DIOTREPHES: THE CHURCH REGULATOR" A.T. Robertson (Renowned Greek scholar 1863-1934) “I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with... Continue Reading →

Prophets, Preachers, and Politicians

Prophets, Preachers, and PoliticiansRobert Wurtz IIFor all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Galatians 5:14-15)Our passage contains the dreadful consequence of a "party spirit" (politics) operating in the... Continue Reading →

Alexander The Metalworker

Alexander The MetalworkerRobert Wurtz IIAlexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. (2 Timothy 4:14–15 ESV)Paul is penning his last words to young Timothy knowing that the time of his departure from this world was at hand.... Continue Reading →

Destroying God’s Temple (Church Wrecking or Church Wrecker)

Destroying God's TempleRobert Wurtz IIDo you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16–17 ESV)In the 1100s AD, a church was erected in the city of London that... Continue Reading →

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