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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.
Print out the sermon outline and let's examine the
Scriptures together Sunday morning at 9:00 AM PST.





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