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The Truth About Angels
In solemn awe the angelic host gazed upon the scene. And as
Jesus walked forth from the sepulcher in majesty, those shining angels
prostrated themselves to the ground and worshiped Him; then hailed
Him with songs of victory and triumph.—
Spiritual Gifts 1:66, 67
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The soldiers ... heard the inhabitants of heaven singing with great
joy and triumph: Thou hast vanquished Satan and the powers of dark-
ness! Thou hast swallowed up death in victory! “And I heard a loud
voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation and strength, and the
kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of
our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and
night.”—
The Spirit of Prophecy 3:194
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As the angelic host passed back to heaven, and the light and glory
passed away, [the Roman guard] raised themselves to see if it were
safe for them to look around. They were filled with amazement as they
saw that the great stone was rolled from the door of the sepulcher, and
Jesus was risen.—
Spiritual Gifts 1:68
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Satan did not now triumph. His angels had fled before the bright,
penetrating light of the heavenly angels. They bitterly complained to
their king, that their prey had been taken violently from them, and
that He whom they so much hated had risen from the dead.—
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Gifts 1:67
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Immediately After Christ’s Resurrection
For a little while Satan seemed sad and showed distress. He held a
council with his angels to consider what they should engage in next
to work against the government of God. Said Satan, You must hasten
to the chief priests and elders. We succeeded in deceiving them and
blinding their eyes, and hardening their hearts against Jesus. We made
them believe He was an impostor. That Roman guard will carry the
hateful news that Christ is risen. We led the priests and elders on to
hate Jesus, and to murder Him. Now hold it before them in a bright
light, that as they were His murderers, if it becomes known that Jesus
is risen, they will be stoned to death by the people, in that they killed
an innocent man.—
Spiritual Gifts 1:67, 68
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They [the Roman guards] turned from the sepulcher, overwhelmed
by what they had seen and heard, and made their way with all haste to
the city, relating to those whom they met the marvelous scenes they