How long before creation did Satan fall from heaven?

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1 How long before creation did Satan fall from heaven?

2 Denise: So when Satan fell from heaven after the war in heaven, he fell to an abussos earth? Was it in a void state then? Then it was before it was made beautiful by creation? So, Satan was there during creation and watched the whole thing happen? Randall: Satan was in heaven when the plan for earth was being made because he was offended to not be consulted in SOP. Chuck: Satan was allowed in heaven in Job s day. I think he was finally kicked out at the cross. Deb: Does Ellen White tell us that the inhabitants of the other worlds were given a test even as Adam and Eve were given a test of loyalty to God or no? Reason I ask that, is that would imply Satan fell from heaven a very very long time before creation.

3 Then there was war in Heaven. The Son of God, the Prince of Heaven, and his loyal angels, engaged in conflict with the arch rebel and those who united with him. The Son of God and true, loyal angels prevailed; and Satan and his sympathizers were expelled from Heaven. All the heavenly host acknowledged and adored the God of justice. Not a taint of rebellion was left in Heaven. All was again peaceful and harmonious as before. Angels in Heaven mourned the fate of those who had been their companions in happiness and bliss. Their loss was felt in Heaven. The Father consulted Jesus in regard to at once carrying out their purpose to make man to inhabit the earth. (1SP 22)

4 When Satan became fully conscious that there was no possibility of his being brought again into favor with God, then his malice and hatred began to be manifest. He consulted with his angels, and a plan was laid to still work against God s government. When Adam and Eve were placed in the beautiful garden, Satan was laying plans to destroy them. A consultation was held with his evil angels. (1SG 19.1)

5 Denise: So when Satan fell from heaven after the war in heaven, he fell to an abussos earth? Was it in a void state then? Then it was before it was made beautiful by creation? So, Satan was there during creation and watched the whole thing happen? Randall: Satan was in heaven when the plan for earth was being made because he was offended to not be consulted in SOP. Chuck: Satan was allowed in heaven in Job s day. I think he was finally kicked out at the cross. Deb: Does Ellen White tell us that the inhabitants of the other worlds were given a test even as Adam and Eve were given a test of loyalty to God or no? Reason I ask that, is that would imply Satan fell from heaven a very very long time before creation.

6 And I saw that when God said to his Son, Let us make man in our image, Satan was jealous of Jesus. He wished to be consulted concerning the formation of man. He was filled with envy, jealousy and hatred. He wished to be the highest in heaven, next to God, and receive the highest honors. Until this time all heaven was in order, harmony and perfect subjection to the government of God. (1SG 17.1)

7 Denise: So when Satan fell from heaven after the war in heaven, he fell to an abussos earth? Was it in a void state then? Then it was before it was made beautiful by creation? So, Satan was there during creation and watched the whole thing happen? Randall: Satan was in heaven when the plan for earth was being made because he was offended to not be consulted in SOP. Chuck: Satan was allowed in heaven in Job s day. I think he was finally kicked out at the cross. Deb: Does Ellen White tell us that the inhabitants of the other worlds were given a test even as Adam and Eve were given a test of loyalty to God or no? Reason I ask that, is that would imply Satan fell from heaven a very very long time before creation.

8 The sacrificial offering upon the cross of Calvary sounded the death knell of Satan and of all who choose him as their leader. He fell forever from the sympathy of the heavenly angels. (ST June 17, 1897, par. 11)

9 The victory gained at His death on Calvary broke forever the accusing power of Satan over the universe, and silenced his charges that self-denial was impossible with God and therefore not essential in the human family (Manuscript 50, 1900). (7BC 974.2)

10 But the work of human redemption is not all that is accomplished by the cross. The love of God is manifested to the universe. The prince of this world is cast out. The accusations which Satan has brought against God are refuted. The reproach which he has cast upon heaven is forever removed. Angels as well as men are drawn to the Redeemer. I, if I be lifted up from the earth, He said, will draw all unto Me. (DA 626.1)

11 While Jesus is pleading for the subjects of His grace, Satan accuses them before God as transgressors. The great deceiver has sought to lead them into skepticism, to cause them to lose confidence in God, to separate themselves from His love, and to break His law. Now he points to the record of their lives, to the defects of character, the unlikeness to Christ, which has dishonored their Redeemer, to all the sins that he has tempted them to commit, and because of these he claims them as his subjects. (GC 484.1)

12 The forces of darkness will unite with human agents who have given themselves into the control of Satan, and the same scenes that were exhibited at the trial, rejection, and crucifixion of Christ will be revived. Through yielding to satanic influences, men will be transformed into fiends; and those who were created in the image of God, who were formed to honor and glorify their Creator, will become the habitation of dragons, and Satan will see in an apostate race his masterpiece of evil men who reflect his own image ( The Review and Herald, April 14, 1896)

13 Denise: So when Satan fell from heaven after the war in heaven, he fell to an abussos earth? Was it in a void state then? Then it was before it was made beautiful by creation? So, Satan was there during creation and watched the whole thing happen? Randall: Satan was in heaven when the plan for earth was being made because he was offended to not be consulted in SOP. Chuck: Satan was allowed in heaven in Job s day. I think he was finally kicked out at the cross. Deb: Does Ellen White tell us that the inhabitants of the other worlds were given a test even as Adam and Eve were given a test of loyalty to God or no? Reason I ask that, is that would imply Satan fell from heaven a very very long time before creation.