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Category Archives: Sin

Two Mysteries in Scripture: Iniquity and Godliness

Sabbath School Net Posted on February 24, 2026 by William EarnhardtMarch 2, 2026avatar
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The Bible declares two mysteries –the mystery of iniquity and the mystery of Godliness. The phrase, “mystery of iniquity,” is mentioned only one time and only in the KJV. “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 … Continue reading –>

Posted in 2026a Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians, Daily, Feature, Sin | Tagged Reconciliation and Hope | 2 Replies

Why Lucifer Needed to Destroy God’s Perfect Law to Set up his own Government

Sabbath School Net Posted on January 16, 2024 by William EarnhardtJanuary 28, 2024avatar

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:7 NKJV Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. Psalm 119:97 NKJV It’s amazing to me how people claim God’s law was done away with when it … Continue reading –>

Posted in Beliefs About God, 2024a Psalms, Feature, Sin, The Cross | Tagged The Lord Reigns | 17 Replies

Why Worshiping God Is a Choice and Not an Addiction

Sabbath School Net Posted on May 10, 2023 by William EarnhardtMay 15, 2023avatar
Mystery Bible

Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God’s mercies. Jonah 2:8 NLT Over the last 30 years of studying the Bible with people, I have had a few conversations that have have gone like this. Friend: I am so bored right now. I wish there were something to do, anything! I am … Continue reading –>

Posted in Sin, 2023b Three Cosmic Messages, Feature, Personal Experience, Practical living | Tagged Three Cosmic Messages, Worshiping the Creator | 8 Replies

Why Was Sin Permitted?

Sabbath School Net Posted on January 3, 2016 by Ellen G WhiteJanuary 3, 2016avatar
Lucifer in Heaven

“God is love.” His nature, His law, is love. It always has been, and it always will be. Every use of creative power is an expression of infinite love. The history of the great conflict between good and evil from the time it first began in heaven also reveals God’s unchanging love. The King of … Continue reading –>

Posted in 2016a Rebellion and Redemption, 2016a Teaching Helps, Aids for Teachers, Beliefs About God, God the Father - Fundamental Belief 3, God the Son - Fundamental Belief 4, Sin | Tagged crisis in heaven | 9 Replies

Why Did God Create Lucifer?

Sabbath School Net Posted on January 2, 2016 by Inge AndersonOctober 11, 2018avatar

If God is all-knowing, He must have known that the beautiful angel Lucifer would sin and rebel against God’s government. So why did God create Him?  That’s the question someone asked on our Facebook page this week, and it’s like the similar question, “Why did God create Adam, if He knew that Adam would sin?” … Continue reading –>

Posted in Beliefs About God, Feature, Great controversy- Fundamental Belief 8, Sin, The Cross | Tagged free will, Freedom, Lucifer, origin of sin, Rebellion and Redemption, relationship with Jesus, sin | 88 Replies

Did God Create the Devil?

Sabbath School Net Posted on December 31, 2015 by Inge AndersonNovember 2, 2025avatar
The Deceiver

The problem of evil is a conundrum that has engaged minds since the beginning of humanity. And the lessons on “Rebellion and Redemption” have caused Seventh-day Adventists around the world to wrestle with the problem. Many of us like to know why things happen. So we would like to know why evil happened. But to give a reason for … Continue reading –>

Posted in 2016a Rebellion and Redemption, 2016a Teaching Helps, Beliefs About God, Feature, God the Son - Fundamental Belief 4, Sin | Tagged exalting self, heavenly sanctuary, Rebellion and Redemption, self-centered, self-denying love, sin | 27 Replies

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At a camp meeting 40 years later, I happened to see Dr. I. demonstrating some kind of health product, if I remember correctly. (In my mind, I see only the image of him, much older, but still looking much like he did when I was a student, with a friend by my side.) I lingered a little but did not introduce myself. I briefly wondered whether he recognized me. I’m fairly sure that I was as recognizable to him as he was to me.

Had he changed? Or did he still feel superior in his “humility”? Should I talk to him? I didn’t know how to approach him, and was busy with friends. I still don’t know whether I should have said something. (Maybe I’m just a coward.)

If God wants him to see my story, his and my identity are clear enough in this post, that God can direct him to it.