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.
Support is found in these Bible passages:
