Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists
Belief #8
The Great Controversy
Statement: 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.
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