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The Adversary. TEXT: Genesis 3:1-5. It will help us in understanding Satan’s opposition to God’s Plan of Redemption if we know about the:. I. Deviousness of the Devil. He is characterized by: A. Daring (Gen 3:1) “ Hath God said…” cf Job 1:11
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TEXT: Genesis 3:1-5 • It will help us in understanding Satan’s opposition to God’s Plan of Redemption if we know about the:
I. Deviousness of the Devil • He is characterized by: • A. Daring (Gen 3:1) “ Hath God said…” cf Job 1:11 • B. Deceit- a distortion of the truth(Gen 3:3) • C. Denial of the truth of God’s Word (Gen 3:4)
II. Person of the Devil • A. His Power –Like a Lion (1 Peter 5:8) • B. His Presence – Invisible (Eph 6:12) • C. His Purpose – To Devour (1 Peter 5:8)
III. Activity of the Devil • A. He Opposes God (2 Thess 2:4; Is 14:13-14 • B. He Opposes Truth (John 8:44) • C. He Opposes Us (1 Pet 5:8; Rev 12:10)