If Lucifer Fell In Paradise, Could We?
Manage episode 342154087 series 3299902
What can we learn from Lucifer's fall? One thing is that it is not that there will ever be a situation, even in perfect paradise, where it will be technically **impossible** for free will beings to sin.
Here is where the sacrifice of Christ comes in. The Savior's cross revealed in no uncertain terms that Lucifer was wrong in his perception of Jesus and the Father. Jesus' sacrifice also showed us that it is possible, as Ellen said, to keep the law, even under the most trying circumstances. Jesus showed us that it is possible for a human (Romans 8:3; Hebrews 2:14,17), to never give into temptation, even in the midst of extreme torture. He showed that there is never a reason to sin. Jesus' life, including the closing scenes of his life, should arouse us to forsake sin. The Great Controversy was settled at the cross for all the unfallen worlds.
But the controversy continues on earth in the hearts and minds of fallen humanity, who are still on probation which is soon to close. If any of us still harbor sin in our hearts, the controversy is not settled for us. There is still a work to do to receive the mind of Christ. For deeper study, please see:
"How and Why Did Sin Arise?" https://youtu.be/2xu3EdjdMeU
"Accusations of Favoritism and Self-exaltation - Why Jesus is the Perfect Sacrifice," https://youtu.be/MDfbR10w4wk
Sabbath School Q4 2022: On Death, Dying, and the Future Hope - Week 1
"Rebellion in a Perfect Paradisee."
A Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on the Sabbath School lesson.
Email us at bdsdalit@gmail.com for comments and literature requests.
100集单集