The First Sin
Genesis 3:1-13
The Subtle Approaches of Sin
Vs. 1 -
Sin will approach you - you do not have to go looking for it
Sin will cause you to question the word of God
Vs. 3 -
Sin will cause you to add to the word - see 2:17
Vs. 4 -
Sin will try to tell you truth is a lie
Vs. 5 -
The beginning of the New Age doctrine
Vs. 6 -
satan's temptations will cause you to see things in a new way - Eve had seen this tree before but
satan caused her to see three things.
- - Appeal to the Natural (Body) - Good for food
- - Appeal to the Flesh (Soul) - Pleasant to look upon
- - Appeal to the Spirit - Desire to be wise
satan will tempt you completely - body - soul - and spirit
he will also use you to cause others to sin
Vs. 7 -
The spirit will convict you and make your condition known - satan will try to get you to think you
should try to take care of your sin instead of confessing it
Fig Leaves - Man's attempt to cover their own sin by their work
Vs. 8 -
satan will try to get you to hide from God instead of seeking Him - John 3:19-21
Vs. 9 -
God will always seek you - may send a messenger your way
Vs. 10 -
The devil will try to make you afraid of God by dwelling on your condition
Vs. 11 -
God already knows but will prod you to confess
Vs. 12-13 -
Introduction of the human nature and pride - not accepting responsibility - must find someone
to blame
