The Fall of Man into SinThe Fall of Man into Sin

Genesis 3Genesis 3

TemptationTemptation

Where was your last temptation?Where was your last temptation? What was your last temptation?What was your last temptation? Did you choose to obey God or your Did you choose to obey God or your

sinful self.sinful self.

Genesis 3Genesis 3

The Angels were created perfectlyThe Angels were created perfectly There was no sin at the end of Creation There was no sin at the end of Creation

on the 7th dayon the 7th day The Serpent was the most beautiful of all The Serpent was the most beautiful of all

the Creationthe Creation

Lucifer was createdLucifer was created

Ezekiel 28:11‑19Ezekiel 28:11‑19 Isaiah 14:12-15 Isaiah 14:12-15 Lucifer must have been self‑deceived Lucifer must have been self‑deceived

that God was also a created being.that God was also a created being.

It is always dangerous to alter It is always dangerous to alter God's WordGod's Word

You shall not add to the word that I command You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.command you. Deuteronomy 4:2 ESVDeuteronomy 4:2 ESV

. . . if anyone adds to them, God will add to him . . . if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book,the plagues described in this book, and if and if anyone takes away from the words of the book anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.described in this book. Revelation 22:18-19 ESVRevelation 22:18-19 ESV

Gave them a half truth Gave them a half truth 3:53:5

Their eyes were openedTheir eyes were opened They would not become as godsThey would not become as gods Eve was deceived-Should have asked Eve was deceived-Should have asked

her husbandher husband

First human sin 3:6‑13First human sin 3:6‑13

Man was created as a free moral agentMan was created as a free moral agent Choices have consequencesChoices have consequences Adam and Eve did sinAdam and Eve did sin

Eve's temptationEve's temptation

Good for foodGood for food Pleasant to the eyesPleasant to the eyes Desired to make wiseDesired to make wise

Adam was not deceivedAdam was not deceived

Adam was not deceived, but the woman was Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.deceived and became a transgressor. 1 Timothy 2:14 ESV1 Timothy 2:14 ESV

Shame instead of Fame, Embarrassment Shame instead of Fame, Embarrassment instead of Exhilarationinstead of Exhilaration

Became aware of their nakednessBecame aware of their nakedness

Sweet fellowship with God Sweet fellowship with God was cut off.was cut off.

Shame also brought hope of salvationShame also brought hope of salvation No shame or guilt ‑ No felt need for salvationNo shame or guilt ‑ No felt need for salvation Acutely conscious of being naked before GodAcutely conscious of being naked before God

Adam's lack of confessionAdam's lack of confession

When confronted, he blamed EveWhen confronted, he blamed Eve Eve blamed the serpentEve blamed the serpent Neither was willing to acknowledge personal guiltNeither was willing to acknowledge personal guilt Adam by implication blamed GodAdam by implication blamed God

Adam's lack of confessionAdam's lack of confession

Instead of praising God for His Goodness, he blamed Instead of praising God for His Goodness, he blamed Him for his troubles.Him for his troubles.

God's questions were not for information but to God's questions were not for information but to encourage repentance.encourage repentance.

Only recourse‑‑Punishment that is both corrective and Only recourse‑‑Punishment that is both corrective and redemptiveredemptive

The bondage of Decay The bondage of Decay 3:14‑19 3:14‑19

Three components of the CurseThree components of the Curse Physical‑‑The earthPhysical‑‑The earth MentalMental The Spiritual‑‑Man kindThe Spiritual‑‑Man kind

Curse on The Serpent v. 14Curse on The Serpent v. 14

Serpent became a continual reminder Serpent became a continual reminder Curse was actually against SatanCurse was actually against Satan Woman's seed will bruise thy headWoman's seed will bruise thy head Implied prophecy of Christ's birthImplied prophecy of Christ's birth

The curse of the WomanThe curse of the Woman

Pain in conception and childbirthPain in conception and childbirth Child birth can be turned into blessingChild birth can be turned into blessing Desire to her husband-dominateDesire to her husband-dominate Her husband would rule over herHer husband would rule over her

Curse of Adam Gen 3:17‑19Curse of Adam Gen 3:17‑19

Ground, earth is cursedGround, earth is cursed Decay and disintegration.Decay and disintegration. From readily available to yielding reluctantly.From readily available to yielding reluctantly.

Death became prevalentDeath became prevalent

We suffer from deathWe suffer from death We struggle because of death (separation)We struggle because of death (separation) Bacteria and micro organisms are now harmful Bacteria and micro organisms are now harmful

rather than helpful as beforerather than helpful as before

Curse of the ground v. 17Curse of the ground v. 17

Sin is not allowed to go uncheckedSin is not allowed to go unchecked Death causes sin to be stoppedDeath causes sin to be stopped Death is a blessing from GodDeath is a blessing from God Terrible prison with no deathTerrible prison with no death

Curse on Man was Curse on Man was four‑foldfour‑fold

Sorrow—disappointment and futilitySorrow—disappointment and futility Pain and SufferingPain and Suffering Sweat, or tears—intense struggle against Sweat, or tears—intense struggle against

a hostile environmenta hostile environment Physical deathPhysical death

Jesus Christ has met the Jesus Christ has met the curse for uscurse for us

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—tree”— Galatians 3:13 ESV Galatians 3:13 ESV

THEREFORETHEREFORE He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,

and death shall be no more, neither shall there and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 ESVRevelation 21:4 ESV

IV. Paradise Lost 3:20‑24IV. Paradise Lost 3:20‑24

Coat of Skins for Adam and Coat of Skins for Adam and Eve v. 21Eve v. 21

Covering of leaves‑‑totally inadequateCovering of leaves‑‑totally inadequate Covering of Skin neededCovering of Skin needed God HIMSELF took great pains to cover the God HIMSELF took great pains to cover the

bodybody Nakedness is not to be allowedNakedness is not to be allowed

Death becomes a blessing Death becomes a blessing 22‑2422‑24

Death is a curse and a blessingDeath is a curse and a blessing Prison of living in sin as it continues to worsenPrison of living in sin as it continues to worsen

Adam sinnedAdam sinned

Fruit of Woman became the SaviorFruit of Woman became the Savior Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ?Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ?

CommunionCommunion

Examination of SelfExamination of Self Bread—Jesus going to JerusalemBread—Jesus going to Jerusalem

Willingly gave His body for usWillingly gave His body for us

Cup—Blood of Jesus Cleans us up from Cup—Blood of Jesus Cleans us up from ALL sin.ALL sin.

Welcome into the ChurchWelcome into the Church

Pat PritchardPat Pritchard Bob - later after he has been baptized.Bob - later after he has been baptized.