Genesis 3:1-13

I. The temptation (Genesis 3:1-5)

A. Focuses on the negative
B. Suggests we can interpret what God says however we please
C. Creates a false distance between man and his Lord
D. Even Eve adds her own prohibition – “nor shall you touch it” (cf. Genesis 2:16-17)

II. The sin (Genesis 3:6)

A. Eve was deceived (John 8:44; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 15:33; Galatians 6:7-8; James 1:12-17)
B. Adam was not innocent – he was “with her”

III. Who is to blame? (Genesis 3:8-13)

A. Adam blamed both God and Eve (James 1:13)
B. Eve blamed Satan (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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