Chapter 20—Angels in the Final Crisis
Good and Evil Angels Will Appear
Satanic agencies in human form will take part in this last great con-
flict to oppose the building up of the kingdom of God. And heavenly
angels in human guise will be on the field of action. The two opposing
parties will continue to exist till the closing up of the last great chapter
in this world’s history.—
The Review and Herald, August 5, 1909
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Satan will use every opportunity to seduce men from their alle-
giance to God. He and his evil angels who fell with him will appear
on the earth as men, seeking to deceive. God’s angels also will appear
as men, and will use every means in their power to defeat the purposes
of the enemy. We have a part to act.—
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Satan brings all his powers to the assault in the last, close conflict,
and the endurance of the follower of Christ is taxed to the utmost. At
times it seems that he must yield. But a word of prayer to the Lord
Jesus goes like an arrow to the throne of God, and angels of God are
sent to the field of battle. The tide is turned.—
In Heavenly Places,
297
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In the closing period of earth’s history the Lord will work mightily
in behalf of those who stand steadfastly for the right.... Angels that
excel in strength will protect them.—
Prophets and Kings, 513
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The Work of Evil Angels Through Spiritualism
Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the
world.... Little by little he has prepared the way for his masterpiece of
deception in the development of Spiritualism. He has not yet reached
the full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the
last remnant of time.... Except those who are kept by the power of
God, through faith in His Word, the whole world will be swept into
the ranks of this delusion.—
The Great Controversy, 561, 562
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Spiritualism is the masterpiece of deception. It is Satan’s most
successful and fascinating delusion—one calculated to take hold of
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