Books
The Elijah Messages (Part 1)
When God Was Blamed
Truth loses nothing by close examination. The message concerning the character of God, with its many facets, must be laid open for all to explore. The controversy surrounding the character of God has many dimensions, and God has inspired different authors to explore it from various angles.
My view is that if we can deeply grasp the great controversy through the lens of counterfeit justice — and how this distortion has influenced humanity’s perception of God — we will better appreciate the broader unfolding of this controversy on earth. Still, we must recognize that our small earthly experience is only a fragment of the larger cosmic conflict.
Many authors have written extensively on this subject, and I believe God has provided ample information for anyone seeking to understand His character. Yet I trust this study will not be in vain—that it will reach someone. I draw encouragement from the fact that God chose various authors to write the message of salvation in the Sacred Scriptures. These people, each with unique dispositions, were used in His wisdom to reach different minds. There were audiences whom apostle Paul could reach, but who might have been difficult for apostle Peter to connect with. In that same spirit, I believe God can use this work to reach someone.
The first half of this book explores the principles of the controversy, showing that Christ’s mission encompassed far more than salvation for the human race. It is important for the reader to engage with the entire book to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how this controversy has played out on Earth. I am convinced that unless we view earthly events in the context of the ancient and heavenly controversy, we will merely be reading history as detached observers.
Everything that happens in this world—including its bloody history—stems from the controversy over the image of God presented to humanity and how that image has shaped human hearts. Ultimately, we must use the principles learned through the cases examined in this book as a mirror to reflect on the image of God we worship, and to understand how that image influences our relationships with one another.
I trust that through this reflection, we will be better positioned to understand why Christ waits with longing for His character to be revealed in His people. It is my hope and prayer that this book lifts you to a new level in your spiritual journey.
Wycliffe Nyasani