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Last Day Events
The Last Great Battle Between Good and Evil
Two great opposing powers are revealed in the last great battle. On
one side stands the Creator of heaven and earth. All on His side bear
His signet. They are obedient to His commands. On the other side
stands the prince of darkness, with those who have chosen apostasy
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and rebellion.—
The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 7:982, 983
(1901).
A terrible conflict is before us. We are nearing the battle of the
great day of God Almighty. That which has been held in control is
to be let loose. The angel of mercy is folding her wings, preparing to
step down from the throne and leave the world to the control of Satan.
The principalities and powers of earth are in bitter revolt against the
God of heaven. They are filled with hatred against those who serve
Him, and soon, very soon, will be fought the last great battle between
good and evil. The earth is to be the battle field—the scene of the final
contest and the final victory. Here, where for so long Satan has led
men against God, rebellion is to be forever suppressed.—
The Review
and Herald, May 13, 1902
.
The battles waging between the two armies are as real as those
fought by the armies of this world, and on the issue of the spiritual
conflict eternal destinies depend.—
Prophets and Kings, 176
(c. 1914).
All the World Will Be Gathered on One Side or the Other
All the world will be on one side or the other of the question. The
battle of Armageddon will be fought. And that day must find none of
us sleeping. Wide awake we must be, as wise virgins having oil in our
vessels with our lamps. The power of the Holy Ghost must be upon us
and the Captain of the Lord’s host will stand at the head of the angels
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of heaven to direct the battle.—
Selected Messages 3:426
(1890).
The enmity of Satan against good will be manifested more and
more as he brings his forces into activity in his last work of rebellion,
and every soul that is not fully surrendered to God and kept by divine
power will form an alliance with Satan against heaven and join in
battle against the Ruler of the universe.—
Testimonies to Ministers and
Gospel Workers, 465
(1892).
Soon all the inhabitants of the earth will have taken sides, either
for or against the government of heaven.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:141
(1902).