Journey Back to Eternity
The Story of Creation
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VIII THE TRIAL OF DAY STAR
The angelic host appears to be stunned at the severity of the sentence. Perhaps they now realize, how serious a matter it is to reject their loving, Holy, Creator God. The WORD, now seated at the right hand of God, points to the kneeling archangel, and with a loud voice cries, "Day Star, Arise!" The archangel slowly lifts his head, and with a deliberate and defiant pause, finally rises to his feet.
"Day Star, you are charged with the most serious sins of all. You thought that if you plotted to overthrow your God in a secret distant place, that God would not be aware of your treachery. The Holy Spirit of God is omni-present. His presence is from the deepest corner of Heaven to the farthest star in Space. Your God knows all things, there is nothing that is done in secret, or hidden from the Creator. Your name has been removed from the ‘Book of Life,’ and by your own words, you have sealed your own doom. Day Star, hear the charges:
- You shall have no other gods before Me (Exodus 20:3)
You have proclaimed yourself to be a god, to reign over God’s creations, as well as attempting to cause sedition and rebellion, to overthrow your Creator God.
- You shall not take the name of God in vain. (Exodus 20:7)
You have accused God of not speaking truth before the angels. This is blasphemy, because God is Truth and it is impossible for Him to lie.
- You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15)
Day Star, by persuading these angels of God to abandon their first love and leading them into rebellion, you have stolen their chance to be in the presence of God, forever.
- You shall not bear false witness. (Exodus 20:16)
You have testified falsely to your fellow angels about your Creator God, and theirs, for the purpose of lifting yourself to loftier heights before them. You are a liar, and you are the father of lies.
- You shall not covet. (Exodus 20:17)
You have coveted the very Throne of God, and openly declared that you should be worshipped as God. There can be no greater offense in the Kingdom of God."
The WORD finishes the long list of charges against Day Star, the archangel, as the entire angelic host awaits the sentence to be imposed. Would the Creator speak him into non-existence? What could the punishment be for such horrific crimes against the living, Holy God? If the punishment were to be unjust and vengeful, the angels that remained true to their God, and fought to protect their Creator, would now serve in fear instead of love. The Righteous Judge is about to give His verdict, as the entire host intently strains to hear every word. The drama is intense, as the WORD raises His right arm, and begins to speak in a loud voice for all to hear.
"Day Star, for your crimes against your God, your name shall no longer be Day Star, but from this moment on, you shall be called ‘Satan,’ which means Adversary and Accuser. Like your fallen followers, you shall not be destroyed, because of God’s love and mercy.
Satan, hear this, the fallen angels may never return to heaven, but because of God’s mercy, you may present yourself before your God at any time. You may present your objections to the Creator’s plan of Creation and Redemption, and to be the ‘Accuser of the Saints.’ Know this Satan, I shall be their ‘Advocate.’
I shall create a ‘Lake of Fire,’ and upon that appointed day of the Final Judgment, you Satan, and all those who follow you, shall be cast into it. All sin shall be removed from Heaven and the Universe, and cast into the Lake of Fire, and Satan and all his followers shall be tormented forever and ever.
Satan, you have said that you would be king of the Universe, but there is only one King of the Universe, and that is God. You are not a King, but you were a Prince in the Kingdom of God. Satan, you shall no longer be a ‘Prince of the Light,’ but from now on, you shall be known as the ‘Prince of Darkness."
The WORD walks toward Satan and lays hold of him, as the archangel tries desperately to free himself. He quickly finds that he certainly was no match for the Son of God. The WORD begins to remove the beautiful bejeweled mantle that once lit up the entire Throne area with its radiant glory. The dazzling brilliance of this covering was magnificent to behold. It was a gift from the Creator, given in love to His greatest creation. The Son of God removes the beautiful covering from Satan, folds it neatly and carefully places it next to the Throne of God. The angelic host gasps with horror, to see the end result of sin. Satan’s eyes now turn red with rage and hatred toward the Son of God. The beautiful body and glory, that once radiated the love of God, is now darkened. The countenance of Day Star once flooded all of heaven with beauty, now Satan’s countenance is that of a twisted, hate-filled wretch. Seething, venomous rage now fills his very being, and even now, he appears to be scheming and plotting vengeance upon the Son of God.
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How did the universe come into being? How did all life begin? Did we evolve or were we created? How can I tell which is true? Is there any reason for life? Journey Back to Eternity answers these and many more questions that have plagued mankind from the beginning. This book is concise and well researched, gripping and informative. It is a hard-hitting book that may shake your beliefs to the ground. It may also inspire your spirit to rejoice and reach to the heavens. Let us take a journey together back into eternity to discover if "Evolution" or God's plan of "Creation" and "Redemption" really is true and how that truth impacts our lives.
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Jack Cobleigh is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He is a retired automobile designer and engineer who now lives in Livonia, Michigan with his wife Yvonne. Between them, they have eleven children, twenty-seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jack has been a "born again" Christian since 1967 and a Bible teacher since 1983. In-depth research and studies has given him great insight into difficult topics which includes his specialized fields of Eschatology and Bible prophecy. He has been invited twice to appear as a guest on television as a Bible prophecy expert. This book now affords an opportunity for another outreach to glorify his God and his Savior.