Author Archives: Hilltop Bible Church

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

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

By John Fast “And also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the  prize unless he competes according to the rules.” – 2 Tm 2:5 The list of athletes who have been stripped of their awards and titles continues to multiply. The revelation that at some time and in some way an … Continue reading »

By John Fast But they all alike began to make excuses. – Luke 14:18 Several things should be noticed from this parable which Jesus told in response to a dinner guest’s pious sounding but hypocritical and insincere answer to Jesus’ teaching on ambition and humility (Lk 14:7-15). The parable illustrates that

By John Fast “For you will no longer remember the oracle of the LORD, because every man’s own word will become the oracle, and you have perverted the words of the living God, the LORD of hosts, our God” (Jeremiah 23:36). Through the prophet Jeremiah, God declares the inescapable consequence of