![]() 1) Introduction to The Great Controversy
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1) Rev. 12:7-9 - War in heaven - it occurred in a sinless society.
Little by little Lucifer indulged the desire for self-exaltation. He regarded his glory pertaining to himself. He began to covet homage due alone to the Creator. He aspired to power that was the prerogative (P.P. 36) of Christ alone. Warning only aroused a spirit of resistance. He allowed his jealousy to prevail and became more determined. 2) Issues of the Great Controversy 1) The character of God - His justice and mercy are parallel tracts of His love A) Does God destroy the innocent with the guilty? Gen. 18:25; P.P. 164,165; P.P. 324,325; P.P. 492 B) How can God save sinners who are guilty and condemn the devil and the wicked host? Calvary QOD 672; Rev. 12:10,11 2) Worship - allegiance and loyalty - obedience motivated by love - Mt. 4:8-10 1st four precepts - Who, How, Approach and When of worship The Sabbath is of special value for it is of an allegiance to our Creator and Redeemer Ex. 20:11; Deut. 5:15 3) Truth - it sanctifies. It has keeping power from deception. Jn. 17:17; Jn. 14:6; Jn. 14:8,9; Heb. 1:1-3; G.W. 315 4) True freedom - by trusting in divine wisdom. Gal. 5:1; Jn. 8:36 Free to choose - no obligation MOST OVERLOOKED TEXT OF THE GREAT CONTROVERSY - GALATIANS 1:3-14
The why we are here vss. 9,10 - vs. 9 "the mystery of His will." Paul not only gives us a scope of human history, |
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