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Corruption And Rebellion

We are living in a very corrupted world. In this world we are face with the tricks of the eve one the Devil. He will always use the mind of man to corrupt Gods children. The act of lying and stealing and slander belong to satan. If we are the children of God than we need to stay close to God and His Principles.

Satan’s Deceitful Work

Ill. Man had transgressed the commandment of God and had sinned. Now, there was a great gulf between God and man – . (Ill. Apparently it was God’s custom to join Adam in the cool of the day for fellowship and communion. Now, man had sinned and God had every right to stay away, but He came anyway! That is grace!

Man tried hiding from the creator in every way possible but came up short on every hand. When we try and trick God we cut off our blessing every time. And though his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

He Deceives Individuals

1. 1 Tim. Eve was deceived by Satan the serpent

2. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angles were cast out with him.

He works counterfeit miracles

1 That is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, 10 and with all deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.

2 He Misuses Scripture

and said to Him, “if you are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command His Angles concerning You’; and ‘on their hands they Will Bear you up’ So that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

V. v. 21 HE COVERED THEM A. Their sin became real when that animal died to cover their nakedness. They instantly realized that they were responsible. It was the grace of God that accepted the sacrifice of an innocent party to atone for the sins of the guilty. B. Our salvation is the same way. It is pure grace that saves the sinner., cleanses him and clothes him the righteousness of Jesus Christ – . (Ill. Our salvation is free, but it is anything but cheap! Ill. The cross and the awful death Jesus faced there for sinners. It was pure grace in action!) C. Grace is the sinner’s only hope. Pure grace and nothing they can ever do can atone for sin. It is through grace that we enter salvation. VI. v. 22-24

HE COMMANDED THEM A. Ill. The context! Ill. The implications of man being allowed access to the tree of life in a fallen state! What a horrible hell that would have been. Eternally separated from the presence and love of God. His command to cast them out was a command of compassion and grace! B. His grace is evident in our lives in the things He keeps us from. He isn’t a cosmic killjoy, He knows what is best for you and me. Therefore, some things are off limits to us as children of God. It is grace that protects us, our testimonies, and our fellowship with the Father. (Ill. Adam thought it was the worst that could happen, when all along it was the best possible solution to a terrible problem.) C. Grace is why you and I can rest assured of a home in Heaven – .