Who was the serpent? What was its form? In what way did he induce our first parents to disobey the Lord?

August 18th 2014 | 38097 views 

The Genesis account of the seduction of our first parents by Satan is very brief. There is just a sufficient amount of detail to show how sin entered into the world and death by sin. The Bible is the only book in all the world that goes back to the beginning and logically explains the origin of sin and death. It does not ramble all around. It was not written to amuse, charm, or satisfy curiosity. 

In the first three chapters of the Bible the origin, the fall and death of the race are described. In the last three chapters of the Bible, the elimination of sin and death, and the uplifting and blessing of mankind are presented. From the brief account given of the tragedy that occurred in the Garden of Eden, we might surmise that the serpent was merely one of the number that were in existence at that time. Satan, a powerful spirit being, possessed one serpent and caused it to act and to speak. Satan used the serpent to deceive mother Eve.  Specifically, Satan tempted Eve with becoming wise, "For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." Genesis 3:5 NKJV

Related Questions