1. FALLEN…INTO TEMPTATION 3:1-6

3. Serious failures rarely happen in an instant.

4. If we can learn to recognize the progression of temptation, then we can stop it in its tracks.

5. Set the Scene A “very good” creation Ruled by blessed image-bearers With one prohibition Which was a gracious opportunity

6. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world...

7. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart inspires an ungrateful attitude exaggerates the prohibition

8. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart v2: she minimizes God’s provision v3: she exaggerates God’s prohibition

9. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart ② Deceives the Mind

10. John 8:44 “[the devil] does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

11. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart ② Deceives the Mind You can’t trust God’s Word You can’t trust God’s goodness

12. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart ② Deceives the Mind ③ Captures the Will

13. 1 Timothy 2:14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.

14. Progression of Temptation ① Attacks the Heart ② Deceives the Mind ③ Captures the Will

15. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

16. ① Fleeing temptation ② Practicing gratitude ③ Reading & memorizing the Word Avoid Sin By…

17. Notes & Sermon Audio Grace Bible Church @GraceBibleBlake Grace Bible Texas App Next week @ SW: Genesis 3:7-24 “Cursed”