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 spirit of Mammon Robert Wurtz II For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (1 Timothy 6:10 NKJV) Idioms, proverbs, and phrases are like rivers; sometimes, it can be challenging to... Continue Reading →
A Cave of Bandits Robert Wurtz II Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Judas Iscariot Robert Wurtz Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him (Matthew 26:14–16... Continue Reading →
Hidden Reefs that Cause Shipwreck Robert Wurtz II Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam's error and perished in Korah's rebellion. These are hidden reefs at your love feasts, as they feast with you without fear, shepherds feeding themselves; waterless clouds,... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Jehoiakim and the Sin of Taking Advantage Robert Wurtz II Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness And his chambers by injustice, Who uses his neighbor's service without wages And gives him nothing for his work. (Jeremiah 22:13 NKJV) In this article, I wish to discuss the... Continue Reading →