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 we will look more closely at the first of these four observations – Paul’s labeling of indwelling sin as a law. Read more »

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 they sin because they are sinners. Read more »

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 Read more »

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 Read more »

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 athlete has violated the rules has led to their disgrace, shame, and disqualification. All their hard work is Read more »