All humanity is now involved in a great
controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His
law, and His sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in
heaven when a created being, endowed with freedom of choice, in self-exaltation
became Satan, God's adversary, and led into rebellion a portion of the
angels. He introduced the spirit of rebellion into this world when he led
Adam and Eve into sin. This human sin resulted in the distortion of the
image of God in humanity, the disordering of the created world, and its
eventual devastation at the time of the worldwide flood. Observed by the
whole creation, this world became the arena of the universal conflict,
out of which the God of love will ultimately be vindicated. To assist His
people in this controversy, Christ sends the Holy Spirit and the loyal
angels to guide, protect, and sustain them in the way of salvation. (
Revelation 12:4-9;
Isaiah 14:12-14;
Ezekiel 28:12-18;
Genesis 3;
Romans 1:19-32;
Romans 5:12-21;
Romans 8:19-22;
Genesis 6-8;
2 Peter 3:6;
1 Corinthians 4:9;
Hebrews 1:14.
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