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."
In this article, we discuss the nature of Saul, who was completely given over to pride, envy, ambition, and hatred. He would destroy anyone in his own way, including his own son. This is the savagery of pride, ambition, and envy run-amuck.
Depart from Iniquity Robert Wurtz II But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19) Timothy was at Ephesus on assignment from God. The church was rightly founded and became the premier... Continue Reading →
Being Spirit filled, in the book of Acts sense, leads to generosity and an attitude of brotherly love in the acquisition of wealth.
Unjust gain is a serious sin and we are warned in scripture not to defraud others of their wages, property, or possessions. The enemy lies to people or tells them partial truths to gain consent; Christians must never use such callous deception to grow their or their employers wealth.
The Pharisees simply didn't care about God's will. It was all a put-on. Jesus likens their attitude to someone fishing around in their drink to pull out a little gnat that fell in, then turning around and swallowing a camel. Both gnats (Leviticus 11:23, 41) and camels (Leviticus 11:4) were unclean and not to be eaten.
The Danger of Self-Deception (Revisited) Robert Wurtz II Let them alone: they are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. (Matthew 15:14) You blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. (Matthew 23:24 KJV) The prophets prophesy falsely,... Continue Reading →
Robert Wurtz II If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your darkness shall be as the noonday. The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered... Continue Reading →
The Blindness that Jesus Didn't Heal Robert Wurtz II You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell? Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, “It shall not be so among you” that leadership “lords over” the saints. But this does not stop men from disobeying Him in His name.
Alexander the Coppersmith was delivered to Satan. In this article, we explore why and what we can learn from his life.