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The Great Controversy
GC 505.1–GC 507.3 • Genesis 3:15; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8

“Enmity Between Man and Satan”

God’s gift of hatred for sin

Genesis 3:15 is the first promise of a Saviour. Notice that the enmity between humanity and evil is not natural, but given by God, and why Satan hates those Christ came to save.

pp. 505–507 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Genesis 3:15
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And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Ephesians 6:11
11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

1 Peter 5:8
8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

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End of Day 1(GC 505.1–GC 507.3)

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“What does God promise in Genesis 3:15?”

Observation: The first promise
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“Lord, give me a hatred of sin and a love for sinners, as You have.”

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Read Ephesians 6:10–18 and pray through each piece of armour.

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