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."
Jesus made it clear that people are known by their fruits, and not by the gifts of the Holy Spirit or other talents and abilities that they may exhibit or operate in. Do not be deceived by others and do not deceive yourself. You will know them by their fruits.
The Error of Absalom Robert Wurtz II After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a decision,... Continue Reading →
Christ-less Christianity Robert Wurtz II “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:1–2 NKJV) Our passage was written to the... Continue Reading →
People Who Must Be AvoidedRobert Wurtz II“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses (stumbling blocks) contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the... Continue Reading →
The Age of AntiChristRobert Wurtz II“And every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.” (1 John 4:3 NKJV)“The ten horns are ten kings Who... Continue Reading →
Days of DeceptionRobert Wurtz IIPreach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their... Continue Reading →
The Sin of Self-DeceptionRobert Wurtz IIAnd why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove... Continue Reading →
Got Saved or Got Started? Robert Wurtz IIAnd day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46–47 ESV)It... Continue Reading →
Work Out Your Own SalvationRobert Wurtz IITherefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. (Philippians... Continue Reading →
The Final OpportunityRobert Wurtz IIAnd Ahab said to Elijah: 'Hast thou found me, O mine enemy?' And he answered: 'I have found thee; because thou hast given thyself over to do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD. (1 Kings 21:20)But there was none like unto Ahab, who did give himself over... Continue Reading →