Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Deceiver's Great Lie
May 2, 2024
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 Hatred
- Sinclair Ferguson emphasizes that Satan's chief motive was hatred of God, not merely hatred of Adam and Eve.
- This hatred aims to destroy humanity's God-reflecting image by stirring hostility toward God.
We're Fighting Spiritual Powers
- Ferguson highlights that spiritual warfare involves principalities and powers, not merely human opponents.
- Recognizing a supernatural enemy helps explain hostility that undermines our reflection of God's image.
The Great Lie Defined
- The central deception is exchanging the truth about God for the lie about God, as Paul described in Romans 1:25.
- This 'big lie' reframes God's character and leads people to worship creation rather than the Creator.