Celestial conflict, between good and evil.

in #steemchurch7 years ago
Did you know that about 6000 years ago there was a bloody battle between good and evil, between the angel of darkness and Jesus Christ, and he wanted to make his own on our planet, after Lucifer had risen in the heaven and became Satan, the Accuser of God, of Jesus, and of those who keep the law of God. Then there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought; but they did not prevail, and no place was found for them in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, the old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; He was thrown to the earth, and his angels were thrown with him. (Revelation 12: 7-9)


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Satan was cast out of heaven, along with his hosts of fallen angels, who reached a third of all the angels of heaven, and was exiled to the earth, where now, after six long millennia of suffering and war, sickness and death, Finally, the last battle will take place. If Christ finds faith, he will triumph, because He has already done His part in a battle that was decided 2000 years ago when Jesus took upon Himself death in sacrifice for our sins and thus facilitated salvation for each one of us. The door of grace is open to anyone who surrenders in love to Christ and chooses Him as Lord of his life. However, this door remains open just a little more, as these items will clearly show.
The parable of the good sower and soil teaches the way in which Satan acts to destroy the truth in the hearts of the people. He takes away the seeds of truth, preventing them from taking root, or getting the cares of the world to drown the little plant. It is the plan of "Satan" to confuse the points under discussion in the great controversy, so that the Word of God does not bear fruit. Just as the birds are ready to take the seed out of the way, "Satan" is ready to take from the heart the seeds of divine truth. It tries to disrupt the work of the Spirit of God with a fervor that is equal only to malice. While Christ is drawing the heart for his love, "Satan" tries to divert the attention of the one who is induced to seek the Savior.

But people who choose to let the truth of God remain in their hearts experience victory. God has made provision for everyone to receive the truth. He is the one who sows the seed. However, only those who receive the truth can experience growth and bear fruit.

However, the interference of "Satan" will not go unpunished. He will receive his just payment when the controversy comes to an end, and divine victory is obtained.

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Where did the "Great Conflict" begin? But here is a great mystery. "Luzbel" [9], that Angel that God wanted very much and who lived in the presence of God, chose to question the loving nature of God. Little by little, this discontent spread in Los Angeles, causing "a great battle in heaven." "Miguel" ("Jesus") and his angels fought against the dragon ("Lucifer" [10]); and fought the dragon and his angels; but they did not prevail, nor was any place found for them in Heaven .

The way in which God chose to handle this "conflict" exemplifies again his loving character, giver of love. Scrutinizing and studying the Sacred Scriptures about this "Great Conflict" and beginning to understand how we can obtain victory in our own lives; Let us remember that Lucifer "did not prevail", then (when he rebelled against Christ, at the beginning) and will not prevail now, because the love of God is "forever" .

As Christians, we may not be familiar with the "Great Conflict" (some of us), review the history of this "Celestial Conflict", known as "The Great Conflict", known to others as "The Cosmic Conflict", we said, review the history of this conflict between "Christ" and "Satan". Redemptive history is best understood in the context of this conflict.