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 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 →
Walking in Truth Robert Wurtz I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. (2 John 1:4 NKJV) For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no... Continue Reading →
Seven Steps to the Grave Robert Wurtz II  "And the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." (Genesis 6:3 NKJV)  "But in the fourth generation they shall return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete." (Genesis... Continue Reading →
The Warnings We NeedRobert Wurtz IIHim we preach, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature (perfect) in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. (Colossians 1:28-29)Paul gives three approaches he used to bring about the perfection of everyone in... Continue Reading →
Conviction of Sin Robert Wurtz II Â Nevertheless, I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Holy Spirit) will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will... 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 →
First Love in the Second Generation Robert Wurtz II  "When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel" (Judges 2:10).  Nevertheless, I have this against you, that you have left your first... Continue Reading →
Breaking New Ground Robert Wurtz II  For thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: "Break up your fallow ground, And do not sow among thorns" (Jeremiah 4:3).  The Covenant people of God, called by His name Jehovah (YHWH), had reached the point where their only hope was to “plow... Continue Reading →
Answering the Door Robert Wurtz II  "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20).  It’s astonishing to think that the Lord Jesus was knocking at the door of... Continue Reading →