This message presents a theological framework that looks backward into eternity past to understand humanity’s future. Pastor John affirms the eternal nature of the soul and the urgency of salvation, emphasizing that every human will exist forever – either with God or separated from Him.

The Godhead existed eternally before the creation of the physical universe, which itself had a beginning and will have an end. The angels were created before the earth and they developed advanced civilizations throughout the cosmos, with Lucifer serving as a regent over earth. A catastrophic rebellion in heaven led to a space war, the fall of Lucifer, and widespread destruction that left the earth in a ruined state prior to the creation of Adam and Eve.

Genesis chapter one is not merely an account of original creation, but serves as a record of the earth’s refurbishment following this devastation. The days of creation are thousand-year periods rather than literal twenty-four-hour days. Adam and Eve were created late in the sixth day, and humanity was commanded to “replenish” the earth.

There are some difficult questions surrounding Cain and Abel, suggesting the existence of people outside the Garden of Eden and explaining Cain’s fear, his wife, and the city he built. During the seventh day – a thousand-year Sabbath – humanity multiplied extensively before Lucifer tempted Eve. When Adam sinned, spiritual death passed upon all humanity.

The prophetic passages in Isaiah and Ezekiel describe Lucifer’s original exalted position, his prideful rebellion, and his ultimate fall. Though Scripture does not explicitly describe a formal trial for him, judgment must have occurred because Jesus said the Lake of Fire was prepared specifically for the devil and his angels.

Humanity was created to demonstrate God’s righteousness before the angelic realm. The history of mankind unfolds as part of a divine testimony which serves to prove that God is just, holy, and righteous in His judgments and redemptive plan.

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