Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Deceiver’s Great Lie

May 2, 2024

06:15

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Sinclair Ferguson, theologian from Ligonier Ministries, discusses Satan's ultimate lie to turn humanity against God. Ferguson explores the devil's strategies in Genesis 3 and the deception in the Garden of Eden, revealing the dangers of doubting God's intentions.

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Satan's primary motive is to distort perception of God, portraying Him as restrictive and untrustworthy.

The core of Satan's deceit lies in portraying God as ungenerous and unloving, fostering distrust and hostility.

Deep dives

Satan's Hatred Towards God and Deception Tactics

Satan's primary motive in leading Adam and Eve to sin stemmed from his profound hatred towards God rather than just the individuals. He aimed to distort their perception of God's love and generosity, portraying Him as restrictive and untrustworthy. By instilling doubt and suspicion, Satan sought to make them question God's intentions, leading to a shift from love to hate. This underlying deception involves convincing individuals to believe that God restricts joy and pleasure, sowing seeds of distrust and animosity.

Exploring the Deceiver's Great Lie and Strategies

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Exploring the Deception in the Garden of Eden

3min

Satan's hatred of God is so great that he desires the image-bearers of God to hate Him too. Today, Sinclair Ferguson pinpoints the fundamental lie that the devil purveys in order to stifle our love for the Lord.

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