“The Sovereign of the universe was not alone in His work of beneficence.  He had an associate {Jesus is not the creator of all things alone; see John 1:3 & Colossians 1:16} who could appreciate His purpose and share His joy in giving happiness to created beings. .  the only Being that could enter into all the counsels and purposes of God {excluding the Holy Spirit}” Christ Triumphant 7.4; From Eternity Past, 9.2; Jesus, Name Above All Names, 85.3; Lift Him Up, 50.4; Patriarchs and Prophets, 34.1.

 

“Sin originated with him who, next to Christ {Seriously}, had been most honored of God and was highest in power and glory among the inhabitants of Heaven.  Lucifer. . . He stood in the presence of the great Creator, and the ceaseless beams of glory enshrouding the eternal God rested upon him {No they didn’t}.” Christ Triumphant, 9.2; Patriarchs and Prophets, 35.1; To Be Like Jesus, 54.3.

 

“In Heavenly council the angels {were not allowed into} pleaded with Lucifer.  The Son of God presented before him {Satan} the greatness, the goodness, and the justice of the Creator {This makes God the Father the Creator}.” Darkness Before Dawn, 2.2; Great Controversy 1888 & 1911, 494.2; Homeward Bound, 335.4; Patriarchs and Prophets, 35.3; The Impending Conflict, 3.4.

 

“To this object he {Satan} was about to bend the energies of that master mind, which, next to Christ’s {Again, Satan is not equal to Christ; nor was Christ “among the hosts”}, was first among the hosts of God.” Christ Triumphant, 9.4; Patriarchs and Prophets, 36.1.

 

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