Did God Really Say? Genesis 3:1 Grace Community Church 5/14/2006

2 Timothy 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Impacting The Next Generation

2 Timothy 3: But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. How is faith passed on?

Where does faith get derailed? The Question Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”

Contemporary Example of Gen 3:1 Lessons from the Code 1. The Bible is a fraud… page Jesus never claimed to be divine… page 233

Dan Brown’s Disclaimer If you read the "FACT" page, you will see it clearly states that the documents, rituals, organization, artwork, and architecture in the novel all exist. The "FACT" page makes no statement whatsoever about any of the ancient theories discussed by fictional characters. Interpreting those ideas is left to the reader. - Dan Brown

Why Examine This? General public who read the book won’t read Brown’s disclaimer. General public who read the book won’t read Brown’s disclaimer. 1/3 Canadians believe there are physical descendants of Jesus walking the earth today… 1/3 Canadians believe there are physical descendants of Jesus walking the earth today… 53% of Americans said the book has been helpful in their “personal spiritual growth and understanding”… 53% of Americans said the book has been helpful in their “personal spiritual growth and understanding”… General public is asking questions that a month ago they would not have thought or cared to ask! General public is asking questions that a month ago they would not have thought or cared to ask!

What would you say? Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Is The Bible Trustworthy?

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… Are You Prepared?

McDowell’s Question Why do you believe the Bible is true? Student’s Response: Because I believe. Student’s Response: Because I believe. McDowell’s Reply: To you, the Bible is true because you believe it. To me, I believe it because IT IS TRUE. McDowell’s Reply: To you, the Bible is true because you believe it. To me, I believe it because IT IS TRUE.