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The Fall. Catechism Questions 166-171. …and this happened…. If you just received this new shirt…. …you wouldn’t have a second chance. How did the devil ruin God’s creation?. Who is the devil?. Matthew 25:41 2 Peter 2:4
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The Fall Catechism Questions 166-171
…and this happened… If you just received this new shirt… …you wouldn’t have a second chance.
Who is the devil? Matthew 25:41 2 Peter 2:4 The devil is the leader of the many evil angels who sinned and were condemned to hell by God.
How does the devil do his evil work? 1 Peter 5:8 John 8:44 Genesis 3:1-6 2 Corinthians 11:3 The devil uses lies to deceive people and hurt them by leading them into sin.
How did Adam and Eve’s sin ruin God’s creation? Romans 5:12 Romans 8:22 Satan brought death and suffering into the world by leading Adam and Eve into sin.
God’s Word and My Life • Which of these items is a reminder to you of the fact that the devil ruined God’s creation by leading Adam and Eve into sin? Why or why not? • Thunderstorms and tornados • The weeds that grow in lawns and gardens • Watching the sun set in the evening • A bad cold • Watching a hard fought football game • Watching a program on television
God’s Word and My Life • Evaluate this statement: God promised a Savior for the world rather than destroying the world and starting over again because he couldn’t stand to see Satan laugh if God himself destroyed what he created.
What does Satan do? What has he done? Did God really say… Seeks to destroy people sin suffering death Uses lies to deceive Ruined God’s creation
How did the devil ruin God’s creation? The devil ruined creation by using his lies to bring sin into the world.