1.1 Sin originated with Lucifer's rebellion in heaven. Lucifer, also known as Satan, was originally an angel of light, but he allowed pride to corrupt his wisdom and he rebelled against God Ezekiel 28:17
1.2 Lucifer's rebellion led to the first sin in the universe, marking the beginning of sin and evil Isaiah 14:12-14
1.3 Lucifer was cast out of heaven along with the angels who chose to follow him. These fallen angels are now known as demons Revelation 12:7-9
2.1 Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden. They were tempted by Satan and chose to disobey God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil Genesis 3:1-6
2.2 This act of disobedience resulted in the fall of mankind. Sin and death entered the world, affecting all of creation Romans 5:12
2.3 Since then, every person is born with a sinful nature, inclined to rebel against God Psalm 51:5
3.1 Temptation is not sin, but yielding to it is. It is the enticement to sin, to act in ways that are contrary to God's will James 1:14-15
3.2 Satan is the tempter, he seeks to lead people away from God and into sin Matthew 4:3
3.3 Temptation can come in many forms and can appeal to our physical needs, personal ambitions, and spiritual desires 1 John 2:16
4.1 Jesus Christ, the Son of God, provides the solution to sin. Through His death and resurrection, He offers forgiveness and redemption from sin Romans 6:23
4.2 Believers can overcome temptation through dependence on God, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 10:13
4.3 The Bible, God's Word, is a crucial tool in resisting temptation. It provides guidance and wisdom to help us discern right from wrong and to live in obedience to God Psalm 119:11