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 Herod the GreatRobert Wurtz II Then Herod, when he saw that the wise men had tricked him, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the... Continue Reading →
Tradition Over Truth: The Hidden Dangers Robert Wurtz II This article discusses the concept of Truth Over Tradition But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand... Continue Reading →
It’s human nature to want to retaliate when wronged especially when the actions are part of a systematic attack. Iniquitous laws are an ancient evil that God addresses many times in the Old and New Testament. When God’s people are oppressed, He sees and hears. Let Him handle it.
Love your neighbor as yourself is a command to all believers, but some seek a loophole asking, “Who is my neighbor?” In doing so they reveal whose disciples they truly are.
In this article we look to pull down the stronghold of the sin of theft in its many manifestations.
In the story of Naboth’s Vinyard, we see the destructive nature of pride and entitlement as Ahab sulks over Naboth's refusal to sell it. Jezebel, embodying a monstrous arrogance from her royal upbringing, emboldens Ahab and plots to seize Naboth's land by murdering him, illustrating how pride and power corrupts and leads to God’s judgment. This story was written for our example and serves as a warning against the allure of a king-like royalty and authority, highlighting the dangers of a proud self-seeking mindset that shuns true humility. As we reflect on this story, it challenges us to examine how we raise our children, urging us to foster humility rather than pride, and to remember that God honors meekness, not the proud wielding of control.
In this article, we examine God‘s valuation of souls and his church compared to what man values as material things and worldly concerns. We examine his warnings against destroying his people in his church.
“An evil eye” is a Hebrew idiom from the Old Testament. Jesus warned that if a person has an evil eye it is evidence that they are filled with great darkness. In this article we explore the meaning of an evil eye.
Do our priorities make sense in light of eternity? Are they earth bound or Heavenly? The story of Martha and Mary is insightful because it illustrates how misplaced priorities can rob a person from what’s vitally needed.
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.