”The Source of the Problem” Genesis 3:1-6

Episode 4

Sermon Notes
Title: “The Source of the Problem”
Text: Gen 3:1-6
Theme: the devil and his ways
Key Verse: Gen 3:1-6

Introduction:

· Who? The Devil
· What? Deception, Devices and destruction of the Devil
· Where? Garden
· When: In the beginning
· Why? To Disobey God
· How? Trickery and deception
· How much?
A. Beginning - He was created by God Col 1:16
Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

B. Beauty - Ezek 28:12-16
"annointed cherib"
he was a very lovely, with amazing musical talents (pipes and tabrets)
lucifer - shining

C. Blasphemy - IS. 14:13,14

The Devil- Rev 12:9 (slanderer)
Prince of the Power of the air - Eph 2:2
Prince of this world - John 12:31
god of this world - 2 Cor 4:4 (men rebelled against the true God and serve satan, some knowingly and some unknowingly)
The Dragon - Rev 12
Old Serpent - Rev 12
Roaring Lion - 1 Peter 5:8
Ruler of Darkness - Eph 6:12
Beelzebub - Matt 12 (dungeon god)
Apollyn - Rev 9:11 (destroyer)
The Wicked one - Matt 13:19
Belial - 2 Cor 6:15 (worthless)
Tempter - 1 Thess 3:5
The Enemy - Matt 13:39
Mat 13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.




His name is satan
The Bible does not portray satan as an evil influence, but an evil individual -Job1:6-12
Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Matt 4:1-11 (Jesus being Tempted)
Joh 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

"Sympathy for the Devil" is a song by The Rolling Stones, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and credited to Jagger/Richards. Sung by Jagger, the song is an homage to the Devil, written in the first-person narrative from his point of view, recounting the atrocities committed throughout the history of humanity in his name."

In today's society, people would rather blame God


Outline: The Source of the problem: the source is the Devil!

I. The Devil’s Deception – Gen 3:1-6

2Co 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

ASK QUESTION - Who want's to live a peaceful life?
he's a liar, a trickster, a deceiver
he's a murderer
he destroys homes
he destroys nations
he destroys lives
satan has been opposing God's plans for ages. Whatever God plans and hopes for this World, satan opposes it and does anything and everything he can to stop it from happening.
Deception - (of a person) cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
First thing - He attacked The Word " Hath God said?"
the enemy of God has done everything in his power to attack the Bible
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Joh 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.


II. The Devil’s Devices – 2 Cor 2:9-11

2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians - Paul is writing to the Church of Corinth about restoring a sinning saint. We are to forgive but not overlook immorality.
satan uses his devices
1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
- Pride
The very opposite of charity, it does parade itself, it is puffed up. Example of lucifer
-Envy and Strife
Jas 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
-Itching ears
2Ti 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. (Today's youth)
-Lust, Doubt, Rage
Illustration of keeping a country divided


III. The Devil’s Destruction – 2 Cor 4:1-4

Jesus gives the Light to men
The Holy Spirit convicts men
It is up to man to respond
Rejection of Jesus Christ will send you to hell

Conclusion:
The Deception of the enemy - satan decieves, he is the god of lies and deceit. God is the God of truth
The Devices of the enemy - satan uses pride,envy,strife,doubt,lust,rage, and fables. God uses truth.
God told His nation Israel that no weapon formed against them shall prosper
The Destruction of the enemy - satan destroys lives. God can make you whole.

Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.