But not so when the great controversy shall be ended. Then, the plan of redemption having been completed, the character of God is revealed to all created intelligences. The precepts of His law are seen to be perfect and immutable. Then sin has made manifest its nature, Satan his character. Then the extermination of sin will vindicate God's love and establish His honor before a universe of beings who delight to do His will, and in whose heart is His law.

Men sådan skal det ikke gå, når den store strid er til ende. Når til den tid frelsesplanen er fuldført, vil Guds sande natur være åbenbaret for alle skabte fornuftvæsener. Så vil man se, at hans lovs forskrifter er fuldkomne og uforanderlige. Så har synden afsløret sit sande væsen og Satan sine egenskaber. Så vil udslettelsen af synden godtgøre Guds kærlighed og genoprette hans herlighed over for et univers af skabninger, der fryder sig over at gøre hans vilje, og som bevarer hans lov i deres hjerter.