Articles to Help You Grow in Understanding Christian Doctrine.

But he answered, "...it is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone,
​but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" (Matthew 4:4)

You may find articles here that date back to 2005. As I review them, you should know that I am eager to update them. However, I am simply going to let them speak for themselves. You can see my journey from the earliest days of my experience in the faith. I guess you can see that I enjoy writing and it has helped me over the years to refine and articulate my understanding of the word of God. I hope these discourses can still be used for those who are growing up in their salvation. “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (2Pet 3:18).
Beginner Articles - the Milk of the Word

Laying the Foundation
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​Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— (1 Peter 2:2)

​​For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 3:11)

  • Salvation – A brief description of what salvation is and is not. (1 page)
  • Don’t Be Fooled – Satan is busy trying to twist and distort the gospel. It is our responsibility to be aware of  his schemes. (3 pages)
  • Saving Faith – Understanding the requirements of faith and the only way of salvation is essential. Faith alone in Christ alone. (3 pages)
  • Royal Responsibility – Two royal responsibilities the gospel places upon every believer. (3 pages)
  • It is Finished! – These words were spoken by Christ signaling that salvation was accomplished, complete. A brief understanding of what Christ’s mission was and how it was accomplished. (5 pages)
  • Giving Policy – The policy for giving to Word-is-Truth Christian Church. (2 pages)
  • Gospel Diagram -This simple Gospel Diagram illustrates the Bad News as well as the Good News. (1 page chart)
  • Which is the Right Church – Some basic principles on what to look for in the right Church. Seeking to find a Church can be trying, hopefully this will help those seeking a good Church to find a home. (15 pages)
  • The Simple Gospel - Lets take a look at the gospel message and what it promises for those who are lost. Some have replaced the simple gospel with a message that does not save at all. Take a moment to hear the simple gospel from a different perspective. (12 pages)
  • Grace Logic - The good news of the gospel is so good that many will never believe it, and for just that reason. Many have rejected grace without understanding that is runs counter to human logic. Take some time to allow God to show His thinking in salvation. (8 pages)
Intermediate - Orientation to the Christian Life

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)

  • Saved for Sure – Salvation is the single most important matter for everyone living on the planet. Yet, there are many positions held in regard to what salvation is and is not. Can we know for sure? Absolutely! Here's how. (25 pages)
  • Eternal Security – Can a believer once saved, ever be lost for any reason? Can a believer once saved fail and loose out on eternity? (10 pages)
  • Profess or Possess – Many people profess to believe in Christ, does this mean that they are all saved? Where does the rubber hit the road when it comes to being lost and saved? (13 pages)
  • Religious Training – How religious training can be a distraction to the believer growing in grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. (5 pages)
  • Humility – This is an essential grace in the Christian life. God requires humility for salvation and growing in grace. (5 pages)
  • Speaking in Tongues - “Whether There Be Tongues They Shall Cease” – A subject of much controversy in the Church today. Should we be speaking in tongues or have they ceased? (14 pages)
  • Eternal Reality – How to keep an eternal perspective in the world in which we live. How to avoid some distractions to our perspective. (12 pages)
  • Christians Unite! – Today we hear the call to unite for various causes.  How should we sort out which cause to champion?  (3 pages)
  • Christ's Ambassadors  - A study of our responsibility as Ambassadors in this world and the message we are to carry.  (9 pages)
  • America Under Attack - A short discourse on the events of 9/11/2001.  (4 pages)
  • Can You Love God and Reject Eternal Security? - The motivation in the Christian life can be affected by thoughts of insecurity. (8 pages)
  • Sanctify Them by your Truth – A short discourse on the phrase where Word-is-Truth gets its name and the meaning behind it. (3 pages)
  • The Charge of Lawlessness - Often the charge of lawlessness is leveled against those who believe in a pure salvation by grace with eternal security.  This short discourse answers this charge.  (11 pages)
  • "It is Written" –The words of our Lord were appropriate when He spoke them, and they are just as fitting today.  This short discourse is a call to accuracy in the work of the gospel.  (2 pages)
  • For Sale - Some are in the business of selling the word of God. Everything they offer is “For Sale.” But, God’s word is not for sale. Greed has become the order of the day for many. Those who give should make sure they give responsibly. I recommend reading this document before supporting any ministry. (13 pages)
  • Special - An Open Letter on COVID-19 - While the world is trapped in the trenches of this virus, many are struggling to make sense of it in a way that satisfies their reasoning.  What does God's word have to say about what is happening in this world?
Advanced - The Deep things of God

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:14)

Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. (1 Cor 2:6-7)

Revelations For Life Blog Posts - Serious Series - Click Here

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
​(Matthew 11:29)

The link above will open the 'Serious Series' page of the Revelations For Life blog in a separate window. On the blog page, you may click the desired post linked under each title. The outline below is a preview of the structure you will find on the blog. 

All of the blog posts were written by me, Dwight Hurych, a member of Word-Is-Truth Christian Church. Prior to regular attendance at Word-is-Truth, I struggled to find consistent teaching from God's word in several mainstream denominations, none of which could even sufficiently define salvation by grace from Scripture. Some sort of works were always either implied or made explicit.

​Under Doug's teaching, I learned critical distinctions in Christian doctrine that were often overlooked. These distinctions would make all the difference in my mature growth in grace and truth. After all, God does want all people to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth (1 Tim 2:4). I'd like to encourage you to explore my articles and consider what I learned. Look up the Scripture references in context. Don't measure by the standards of human religion and religious traditions, which are really no standards at all. Instead, measure truth by the Word of Truth: God's Word. This could very well be what you've been seeking.
Why Scripture?
  1. First in a Series of Devotions About the Word of God
  2. Are They Just Words on a Page?
  3. Isn't it Good Enough to Live by the 'Golden Rule'?
  4. Why Study It?
  5. Consider the Source
  6. A Good Interlude!
  7. Rest

Scripture Q&A
  1. What is Truth?
  2. Where Does Truth Come From?
  3. How Does Anyone Get Truth?
  4. Where Do I Start?
  5. Can't We Generally Agree?

Salvation 101
  1. Saved? Saved From What?
  2. Why Do I Need to Be Saved?
  3. How Can I Be Saved?
  4. What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
  5. What Does it Mean to "Work Out Your Own Salvation"?
  6. Who Can Be Saved?
  7. What About Personal Sins?
  8. What Are the Prerequisites for Salvation?
  9. How Does Getting Saved Differ in the Old and New Testament Periods?
  10. Is Salvation Permanent?

Four More on Salvation
  1. Can a Person's Lifestyle Condemn Them?
  2. This Marvelous Journey into God's Hand and Heart
  3. How Did I Get Lost in the First Place?
  4. What's Become of You in Christ?
  5. Know the Love of Christ that Surpasses Knowledge

Married to Christ
  1. Married to Christ (Part 1 of 7)
  2. Married to Christ (Part 2 of 7)
  3. Married to Christ (Part 3 of 7)
  4. Married to Christ (Part 4 of 7)
  5. Married to Christ (Part 5 of 7)
  6. Married to Christ (Part 6 of 7)
  7. Married to Christ (Part 7 of 7)