| 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. |
Rev. 12:4-9.
