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) Â 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.
In this article we look to pull down the stronghold of the sin of theft in its many manifestations.
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.
Jesus made it clear that we cannot serve both God and mammon, but this does not stop people from trying it. What is mammon? We explore this question in this article.
Sexual immorality is a damnable sin, which means that if you continue in it, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. No one is exempt from this. Not our children or anyone else’s children. Gos is no respect of persons and he expects people to repent.
"Against You, You only, I have sinned And done what is evil in Your sight." (Psalm 51:4 NASB 95) Â So David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die. (2 Samuel 12:13 NKJV) Â Let God... Continue Reading →
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 →
Danger from False BrothersRobert Wurtz II Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I was adrift at sea; 2Co 11:26 on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in... Continue Reading →