November 3, 2010 Lesson Seven

What are some situations people need to be rescued from?

How did the Father rescue his ruined creation? Key Question: How did the Father rescue his ruined creation?

1. How was God's creation ruined? Genesis 3:1-6 The Fall: When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and rebelled against his love. Romans 5:12* Adam's sin ruined God's creation with death Genesis 5:1-5 God's image was lost

1. How was God's creation ruined? God's Image: Perfect holiness like God and knowledge of his will Original sin: The guilt and sinfulness inherited by all people because Adam sinned God's Image Sin Death Sin Death Sin Death Sin Death

1. How was God's creation ruined? Spiritual Death: The soul separated from God's spiritual blessings Physical Death: The soul separated from the body Eternal Death: The soul & body separated from God's blessings forever in hell

2. Who is Satan? 2 Peter 2:4 Satan was at first a good angel, but he and others rebelled against God. 1 Peter 5:8 * Satan is still at work to destroy my faith

2. Who is Satan Satan: The chief fallen angel who is the Enemy, also called the Devil.

3. Why would God rescue rebels like us? God's Grace 2 Timothy 1:9 Not because of what we do but because of his grace John 3:16* He gave his Son for us even though we deserved to perish

#1 4. How did God rescue me? Genesis 3:15* God promised to send a Champion to crush Satan's power 1 Corinthians 15:20, 57* Jesus is my Champion

How did the Father rescue his ruined creation? Key Question: How did the Father rescue his ruined creation?