Nonnie-No. 8-- The Great Controversy

No. 8-- The Great
Controversy

For I think that God hath set forth
us the apostles last, as it were appointed
to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world,
and to angels, and to men. 1 Corinthians 4:9 (KJV)

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.

Look for support in these Bible passages:

To read this belief in it's entirety click on the candle to the right.
From "Seventh-day Adventists Believe...A Biblical Exposition of 27 Fundamental Doctrines." Posted online by: Special Projects Initiative, Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama February 15th 2000.

No. 9-- The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ

This page updated: October 26, 2000

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