God Preserves His Fallen Creation

Confirmed in the FaithSeries BLesson 3

My Creator Preserves Me

1. Usually by natural means, but at times by miracles

My Creator Preserves Me

2. He sends His angels (messengers) to watch over me.

My Creator Preserves Me

3. He either keeps evil from me or makes it work out for my good.

My Creator Preserves Me

4. He gives me what I need out of grace (undeserved love) because I am His child.

My Creator Preserves Me

5. So I don’t want to worry or grumble, and I do want to thank and serve God in everything I do.

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

1. Man was first created in the image of God (holy and perfect).

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

2. Man lost God’s image when Adam and Eve fell into sin.

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

3. The one who tempted man to sin was the devil.

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

Devil:liar, slanderer

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

Satan:enemy, adversary

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

Temptation:The devil’s attempts to get us to doubt or disobey God.

Where the devil came from

He was a good angel who fell into sin along with many other angels, who are now called demons.

What the devil’s purpose is

To lead us away from Jesus and to destroy our faith

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

4. All people are now born lost in sin, and condemned to death.

Why Do I Sin Against My Loving God?

Our original sinful nature is called…original (inherited) sin

How Can I Be Saved From Sin?

1. God promised sinful man a Savior from sin.2. God sent His Son to destroy the devil’s power.3. By trusting in Jesus Christ, I am saved.

I Love God My Heavenly Father Because…

1. He created me.2. He preserves me.3. He sent Jesus for me.