The Victory

Foreword

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Throughout history Satan has mischaracterized God’s love. Since Adam and Eve first sinned, Satan has instigated trouble for humanity, blaming God for all our troubles and portraying Him as aloof, uncaring, and unloving. The ongoing conflict between Christ and Satan was depicted by Ellen G. White in five powerful episodes. From the origin of sin in heaven, to Christ’s final rescue of His faithful followers, The Conflict series chronicles important events in Bible history. The last dramatic episode, The Victory, is an adaptation based on her famous book The Great Controversy. Using contemporary language and featuring original artwork for each chapter, The Victory offers a visual and narrative experience of Ellen White’s historical and visionary insight into the conflict between good and evil. 5TC 5.2

Our world is constantly wrestling with the negative effects of man or nature. Storms, earthquakes, and tsunamis devastate large areas, causing immense death, injury, property loss, and ongoing suffering. Many nations are at war or grappling with conflicting ideologies. Tensions between ethnic groups are constantly on the rise and appear unsolvable. Economic setbacks, even in the wealthiest nations, threaten global security. A decline in morality and moral awareness has led to rising crime and social deterioration. Nations worldwide are polarized, their populations divided and frustrated with their leaders, both sides protesting their government’s agenda. Threats and rumors of wars are now widespread. In many regions of the world, citizens are at war with each other or with a neighboring country. Secularization, humanism, and a rebellious spirit against societal norms are commonplace. Are we on the verge of global upheaval and societal collapse? Despite the difficult days ahead, The Victory points us to a glorious future, grander than we could ever imagine. 5TC 6.1

The Victory emphasizes the Bible’s authority while revealing the underlying cause of the world’s evils. It chronicles events from the fall of Jerusalem to the rise of Rome’s papal dominance during the Dark Ages. The book demonstrates the significance of the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century that resulted in a return to the Bible as the rule of one’s faith. The Reformation altered the trajectory of European life and initiated western society’s writing of religious freedom into law. Regrettably, the book describes how these freedoms will eventually be rescinded, resulting in society’s complete downfall. With the imminent destruction of earth, God sends His Son on a rescue mission to save His faithful. The Victory details what happens during the Millennium and showcases God’s final victory over Satan, the eradication of sin, and the eternal establishment of His kingdom on the New Earth. It concludes the cosmic war between Christ and Satan with the vindication of God’s character being acknowledged by the entire universe. God is the ultimate Victor of The Conflict. 5TC 6.2