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The Power And Presence Of Indwelling Sin – Part 5
The Heart, The Seat of Indwelling Sin By John Fast In our last study we considered indwelling sin as an internal law or principle and the properties which rightly make it a law; that is, its power and effectiveness. In a true Christian the law of indwelling sin has lost its power, “knowing this, that … Continue reading
The Power And Presence Of Indwelling Sin – Part 4
Lesson 4 – Indwelling Sin as a Law By John Fast In our previous study of indwelling sin we briefly introduced four observations drawn from the Apostle Paul’s statement in Romans 7:21, “I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wishes to do good.” In this our fourth study … Continue reading
The Power And Presence Of Indwelling Sin – Part 3
Lesson 3 – Indwelling Sin in Believers By John Fast In our first lesson we looked at the testimony of Scripture concerning the nature of mankind since their fall into sin and saw that the Bible unanimously declares man to be a sinner by nature, not by action. People are not sinners because they sin, but rather … Continue reading
The Power And Presence Of Indwelling Sin – Part 2
Lesson 2 – The Noetic Effects of the Fall By John Fast Since the period known as The Enlightenment, modern man’s conception of himself has undergone a major revitalization, culminating in the present consensus that man is basically good. Therefore any expression of behavior that contradicts this narrative must be
A Study In The Presence And Power Of Indwelling Sin
By John Fast The doctrine of original sin is a fundamental truth which has always been taught and accepted by genuine Christianity because it is the teaching of Scripture. Just as the world in its wisdom can never have a true conception of God, so those who neglect this doctrine can never