Good and Evil

The conflict between good and evil is a cosmic conflict between Christ and Satan, encompassing the struggle between good and evil throughout history. This conflict affects every aspect of our lives and the world around us. By understanding the Great Controversy, we can better navigate the spiritual battles we face daily, recognizing the forces at work and the ultimate victory in Christ. This section provides comprehensive articles that explore the origins, developments, and resolution of this epic struggle, offering insights into how to stand firm in faith and hope amidst the challenges of life.

Did the War in Heaven happen before Creation

Explore the origins of the war in heaven, its impact on creation, and its resolution at the cross. Discover how this cosmic conflict reveals God’s justice, love, and ultimate victory over sin.

Is God Loving?

The question "Is God loving?" finds its most profound answer in the cross of Christ. The Bible reveals this question at the centre of the war between good and evil in heaven when Lucifer challenged God's righteousness and Love.

Why Lucifer was Cast Out of Heaven?

The Bible reveals the heart of the conflict between good and evil and why was Lucifer cast out of heaven. It centres on his direct challenge to God's character and law.

Take Heart, For I Have Overcome the World

There is a statement from Jesus in the Bible that stands as a beacon of hope amidst the good and evil in the world: “Take heart, for I have overcome the world”.

What is the Name of the Devil?

There are many names of the devil throughout the Bible that will help in understanding his role in the conflict between good and evil. Each name of the devil reveals a different aspect of his nature.

Is the devil real?

In the cosmic battle between good and evil, the Bible reveals the answers to the question "is the devil real?" Herein, we discover that the devil is not merely a metaphorical figure, but a real adversary of mankind.

Was the devil an angel?

Confront by the realities of the cosmic conflict between good and evil, Christians turn to the Bible and ask, 'Was the devil an angel?' Unraveling this mystery helps us understand the ongoing spiritual warfare that Christians faces in their daily lives.

Lot's Wife as a Pillar of Salt

The story of Lots wife, who turned into a pillar of salt, carries profound lessons for Christians today. It finds its roots in the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah, revealing both the nature of sin and the importance of our choice between good and evil and our obedience to God’s guidance.

Why does God allow suffering?

When asking "Why does God allow suffering?", the answer is multifaceted, a complex interplay of choices, character development, and the divine purpose. Our understanding of good and evil deepens in suffering, we are invited to draw nearer to God, grow in faith, and the strength of fellow believers.

Where evil began

Clifford Goldstein explores that age-old question of why God created humans with the capacity to do evil things.

Where is God in the pain of systemic injustice?

Those disillusioned by hypocrisy might wonder whether the God of the Bible really cares about those who are forgotten and abused.

Cosmic Conflict

Bible Discovery with Errol Webster

The Devil's Pitchfork and its Persistent Prongs

. . . There are basically three different ways that he can tempt us . . .

Living in enemy territory

The universe is at war. But there is something we can do about it.

Cover and Deception

What was the first act of deceit done to Humankind

ISIL and Christianity: not that different?

Terrorists see themselves as a prophetic movement that will bring on the apocalypse. Could they be right?

Who am I?

Many people struggle with questions of purpose, meaning and identity. Kent Kingston is no exception, but finds the Bible is a great place to look for answers.

Mystery of the Flying Saucers

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ... something else. Robert Wearner explores sightings of unidentified flying objects and considers the message they have for us.

Marathon Ended

The tragedy of the Boston bombings carries a great warning for our lives, according to Lee Dunstan.

Battle on a Mountaintop

Valasi is so much more than a remote Solomon Islands school with a few timber buildings and a couple of straw huts. It’s a beacon of hope in the midst of a spiritual battlefield.

The beginning

Ed Gallagher says finding hope for the end of the world requires looking in an unexpected place . . .

Our battle with evil

Is it possible to overcome sin, and if so, how?

Between Heaven' n' Hell in the Here-'n'-Now

Discover the profound link between daily choices and eternal outcomes in a thought-provoking exploration of heaven, hell, and the human condition.

When Trouble Comes

When disasters and personal suffering hit, the question people ask is, where was God? Eric van Schoonhoven says there is an answer.

How Good Are You?

Marvin Moore reflects on the question of our inherent human goodness-and our inherent human evil.

The Real Star Wars

The Bible presents God as a personal being who created us as persons. He made the universe, but is distinct from it.

Escaping the Devil

The once-medium is now a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It sounds like a Hollywood horror movie. But for the Goncalves family this was real life.

The Dragon Who's Ticked Cause His Time Is Ticking

So after the Devil had been hurled to the Earth, he had one thing on his mind: revenge.

When-and Where-Will it End?

The recent London subway and bus bombings are a reminder that we live in an age of terrorism.