Genesis 3:1-13
- The doctrine of original sin
-- All humanity inherits a sin nature through Adam and Eve
- First promise of redemption (v. 15)
- Temptation will find you; you don’t have to go looking for it.
1. The Appearance of the Tempter (v. 1a)
- Appeared attractively
- Appeared suddenly
2. The Allurement of the Tempter (vs. 1b-5)
- Satan questioned God’s Word
- Satan impugns God’s Character
- Satan denies the certainty of God’s judgment
- Satan promises pleasure but doesn’t mention pain
3. The Actions of Adam and Eve (vs. 6-13)
4. The Approach of God (vs. 8-9)
- At the sound of God’s approach, they realized their fig leaves were not enough