Paradise Lost

James 1:14-15 – 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. (New Living Translation)

What leads us to sin?

▸ __________________

Genesis 3:1 – The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” (New Living Translation)

▸ ________________________

Genesis 3:4-5 – 4 “You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. 5 “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” (New Living Translation)

▸ __________________

Genesis 3:6 – The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. . . . (New Living Translation)

▸ ________________________

Genesis 3:6 – . . . Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. (New Living Translation)

▸ __________________

Genesis 3:7 – At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. . . . (New Living Translation)

Romans 5:12 – When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (New Living Translation)

How can we say ‘no’ to temptation?

• Say ‘no’ at the point of ______________ and _________________

What is our natural response to sin?

▸ We __________________ up because of __________________

Genesis 3:7 – . . . they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. (New Living Translation)

▸ We _______________ out because of __________________

Genesis 3:8 – . . . they hid from the Lord God among the trees. (New Living Translation)

▸ We point __________________to assign _____________________

What is God’s response to sin?

• God ______________ out to us

Genesis 3:9 – Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” (New Living Translation)

• God asks if we _______________ our condition

Genesis 3:9 – . . . “Where are you?” (New Living Translation)

Romans 3:23 – For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (New Living Translation)

• God explains the _____________________ of sin

• God provides _______________ through grace

Romans 16:19-20 – 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (New King James Version)