1. Temptation in Eden

2. temptation … CONDITIONS
A garden paradise
Walking and talking with the Creator
A talking serpent
Quiet and peaceful
No clothing – No technology
Tend a garden
Only one objective
Only one “no-no”

3. temptation … ADVANC-ER
Genesis 3:1-5
Strategy: strike when weak (alone)
Purpose: separate from God
Method: deceive the mind
Misrepresent God’s word
Deny God’s punishment
Question God’s motive

4. temptation … ADVANCE-MENT
Human reasoning … 1 Cor 1:18-31
Satan is “god of this world” … 2 Cor 4:3-4
Satan has “children” … John 8:44
“God won’t punish you”
“God is selfish sometimes”
“God doesn't always mean what He says”

5. temptation … ADAM Satan deceived Eve's mind
Satan conquered Adam's will
Adam wanted Eve’s companionship not God’s fellowship --- until caught!
Satan used family influence to wear down Adam’s love of truth.

6. “so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.” (2 Cor 2:11).