Genesis 3: The Fall (Part 3) Protoevangelium: Genesis 3:15

Protoevangelium—Genesis 3:15

• The signs of death

o They eat and have a burst of self-consciousness

o They hid themselves—the entry of guilt

o From the presence of the Lord—lack of desire for God

• An attempt at recovery

o Self-improvement

o Denial of responsibility

• Signs of salvation

o God becomes initiator

o Man must confess his condition

o Judgment corresponds to the sin

o Judgment was permanent

o God’s judgment initiated hostility

Observations:

• Both Satan and the Savior will suffer

• Satan’s victory becomes his defeat

• Due to our union with Christ, the believer can have part in the final defeat of Satan.

6 Questions About the Flood:

1) How deep was it?

2) How long did it last?

3) What was the physical cause?

4) How big was the ark?

5) Why did Noah need an ark?

6) What was the magnitude of the flood?

The best summary statement of the flood account (Genesis 6-9):

• Genesis 6:5—pre-flood summary—“God saw . . .”

• The actions of men—the wickedness

• The attitude of men—every imagination and thought

Very important principle in the flood:

• Man’s sin condition and actions brought about the flood

• But the flood didn’t cure the problem

• Judgement does not cure—only God’s grace will save man

Man’s sin:

• It was widespread, Genesis 6:11-12

• It was continuous, 6:5

• It was replete, 6:5

• It was brazen, 6:11, 13

Best expanded statement of the flood account, 6:11-13:

• “Corrupt”—6:11

• “Violence”—6:11

Noah’s distinction, 6:8-9:

• God’s grace—the foundation of his relationship with God

• God’s righteousness—the result of having grace (imputed righteousness)

• Fellowship with God—the privilege

Noah in Hebrews 11:7:

• Characterized by faith in the Word (Genesis 6:22)

• Related to the Word in terms of obedience

• He had absolute respect for the character of God

• He proclaimed the Word of God with no results