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."
Covering or Confessing Sin? Two Approaches Robert Wurtz II In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. And he wrote in the letter, saying, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down... Continue Reading →
The Forgiveness We Need Robert Wurtz II "For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying,... Continue Reading →
Robert Wurtz II “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6–7 KJV) The context of our passage deals with the persecution of... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Evil and Keeping a Good Spirit Robert Wurtz II Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for... Continue Reading →
From a New Testament perspective, mending fences is not a mere social courtesy but a radical spiritual discipline essential to one's relationship with God. Jesus emphasized this urgency by instructing believers to prioritize reconciling with others even before engaging in worship. Ultimately, this proactive pursuit of peace is rooted in the "ministry of reconciliation," calling believers to mirror divine grace through forgiveness and humility.