The Revelation of Jesus Christ chapter Twelve. The Woman, the child, and the Dragon,

Pause for thought

As with much of the book of Revelation there are a number of views as to the identity of the Woman and child of Revelation 12. 1 Catholics tend to think that the woman represents Mary, the stars on her garland represent the twelve Apostles. 2 Others see the woman as Israel the garland the twelve sons of Jacob ( twelve tribes of Israel) the child as representing Christ. 3 Some see the woman changing identity in 12:6 now representing the church, the child now becomes believers. I favour 2, the clincher for me is the Male child (Jesus) who is to rule all nations with a rod of iron, and is caught up to God and His throne 12:5. The fiery red dragon needs no introduction, He empowers the anti christ who brings terror upon the world particularly persecuting Israel during the great tribulation (1260 days.) the rest of her offspring are all those who become Christian’s during the great tribulation period 12:17.

War in Heaven Although this is a cosmic war between the archangel Michael and The devil and his angels. The devil and his angels are defeated and thrown out of Heaven. But not simply by Michael and his angels but in partnership with the saints who are standing firm on the testify and blood of Christ, see verse 12:11 12:7 .

They overcame the devil by the blood of the Lamb, the victory of the finished work of Jesus who shed His blood for our sins, the blood also brings peace of mind when the devil accuses us. The word of their testimony is the promise and authority of the Word of God on which we stand at the time of attack 12:11.

Satan having been thrown out of heaven where he has accused believers since the fall of Adam, is raging because he can no longer accuse them before God. His wicked plans are coming to nothing, for him time is running out. Very bad news for those on earth, but good news for those in heaven because their accuser is silenced

A verse to remember

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Revelation 12:11 N.K.J.

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