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What does the 'woman' represent in Revelation 12?
What does the 'woman' represent in Revelation 12?
The moon symbolizes the light of the sun in the context of Revelation 12.
The moon symbolizes the light of the sun in the context of Revelation 12.
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What is the relationship between the church and Jesus as described in Ephesians 5?
What is the relationship between the church and Jesus as described in Ephesians 5?
Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church.
The 'crown of twelve stars' indicates the woman’s royalty and symbolizes the transition from the 12 tribes of Israel to the 12 ________ of the church.
The 'crown of twelve stars' indicates the woman’s royalty and symbolizes the transition from the 12 tribes of Israel to the 12 ________ of the church.
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Match the following symbols with their meanings in Revelation 12:
Match the following symbols with their meanings in Revelation 12:
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What does the Sun of Righteousness represent?
What does the Sun of Righteousness represent?
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The foundational scriptures reflect the light of the Holy Spirit.
The foundational scriptures reflect the light of the Holy Spirit.
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Which of the following are mentioned as unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following are mentioned as unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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The earth is described as having swallowed up the flood representing peace and safety.
The earth is described as having swallowed up the flood representing peace and safety.
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What does global governance signify for the true followers of Jesus Christ according to the content?
What does global governance signify for the true followers of Jesus Christ according to the content?
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The true followers of Jesus will overcome by the blood of the ______.
The true followers of Jesus will overcome by the blood of the ______.
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Match the following phrases with their respective meanings or references:
Match the following phrases with their respective meanings or references:
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What did the saints declare would help them to overcome?
What did the saints declare would help them to overcome?
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The devil has brought persecution primarily from the Romans, rather than the Jews.
The devil has brought persecution primarily from the Romans, rather than the Jews.
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Who was the first martyr stoned to death by the Jews?
Who was the first martyr stoned to death by the Jews?
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The __________ of the Lamb provides assurance of salvation to the saints.
The __________ of the Lamb provides assurance of salvation to the saints.
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Match the following apostles with their martyrdoms:
Match the following apostles with their martyrdoms:
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Which of the following best describes the continuous conflict faced by the Church?
Which of the following best describes the continuous conflict faced by the Church?
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According to history, all apostles except John suffered a martyr's death.
According to history, all apostles except John suffered a martyr's death.
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What did the heavenly hosts declare about the devil in Revelation 12:12?
What did the heavenly hosts declare about the devil in Revelation 12:12?
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History is filled with blood-written testimonies of the __________ of Christ.
History is filled with blood-written testimonies of the __________ of Christ.
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Which apostle was crucified upside down in Rome?
Which apostle was crucified upside down in Rome?
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Matthias was stoned at Jerusalem and later hanged.
Matthias was stoned at Jerusalem and later hanged.
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What method was used to execute Mark in Alexandria?
What method was used to execute Mark in Alexandria?
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John the apostle was banished to the Isle of ________ after being arrested.
John the apostle was banished to the Isle of ________ after being arrested.
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Match the following apostles with their fate:
Match the following apostles with their fate:
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Which apostle translated the Gospel of Matthew into the language of East India?
Which apostle translated the Gospel of Matthew into the language of East India?
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The persecution of Christians intensified after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
The persecution of Christians intensified after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
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What was the primary method of persecution described for John the apostle?
What was the primary method of persecution described for John the apostle?
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Jude was crucified in ________, Mesopotamia around A.D. 72.
Jude was crucified in ________, Mesopotamia around A.D. 72.
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Who issued decrees for the persecution of Christians in history?
Who issued decrees for the persecution of Christians in history?
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What year was the papal Inquisition formally instituted by Pope Gregory IX?
What year was the papal Inquisition formally instituted by Pope Gregory IX?
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The Waldenses were the first victims of papal persecution in France.
The Waldenses were the first victims of papal persecution in France.
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What was the primary reason for the exodus of Christians to America?
What was the primary reason for the exodus of Christians to America?
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The first set of pilgrims left Holland in the ship the ______.
The first set of pilgrims left Holland in the ship the ______.
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Match the terms related to the papal persecution with their descriptions:
Match the terms related to the papal persecution with their descriptions:
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What symbolic meaning is associated with 'earth' in the passage regarding the woman?
What symbolic meaning is associated with 'earth' in the passage regarding the woman?
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The principles of religious liberty were not enshrined in the United States Constitution.
The principles of religious liberty were not enshrined in the United States Constitution.
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Which year marks the landing of the Mayflower on the shores of America?
Which year marks the landing of the Mayflower on the shores of America?
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The papal church during the Dark Ages was described as a hungry ______ that slaughtered thousands.
The papal church during the Dark Ages was described as a hungry ______ that slaughtered thousands.
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What was one of the central concerns for the papacy regarding reformed believers by 1140?
What was one of the central concerns for the papacy regarding reformed believers by 1140?
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Study Notes
The Woman, The Dragon & The End Time
- This presentation discusses the battle between the church (the woman), Jesus Christ, and Satan (the dragon).
- The conflict between the Church and Satan is ongoing, and will continue until Christ intervenes.
- The church is described as Christ's bride.
Revelation 12
- Revelation 12 outlines the age-long battle between the true church, represented as a woman, and Satan, symbolized by a dragon.
- There is no respite in this conflict until Christ intervenes.
Revelation 12 cont'd
- The church, is Christ's bride, symbolizing the love between Christ and the Church.
- Ephesians 5:25, 27 describes the relationship between Christ and the Church.
- "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it."
The Bride of Christ - The Church
- The woman (church) is clothed with the sun, representing the glory and righteousness of Christ.
- The sun symbolizes Christ's righteousness, according to Malachi 4:2.
- "But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings."
The Woman
- The moon is under the woman's feet, suggesting it is the lesser light in comparison to the sun, which represents Christ.
- The moon symbolizes the scriptures, which reflect the light of Christ and form the Church's foundation.
The Woman cont'd
- The church, as the woman, is built on the foundation of prophets, apostles, and Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 2:19-20
- "Now...you are...members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone."
The Woman cont'd
- Jesus Himself stated that the Scriptures testify of Him (John 5:39).
- The twelve stars that adorn the woman represent the twelve apostles, who transitioned the Church from representing national Israel to spiritual Israel.
- In both Old and New Testaments, Jesus chose twelve people to begin His Holy Nation Church.
The Woman cont'd
- The pregnant woman in Revelation 12:2 symbolizes the Jewish Church undergoing Roman persecution prior to Christ's birth, anticipating the Messiah.
Enter the Dragon
- A great, fiery red dragon appears in heaven, and this represents Satan.
- The dragon's actions are symbolic of attempts to destroy Christ and believers.
- His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth, representing an assault against God's angels.
Enter the Dragon cont'd
- The dragon sought to devour the child (Christ) as soon as it was born, symbolizing efforts to destroy the Messiah.
- Revelation 12:3-4
- "And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born."
The Woman and the Dragon
- The dragon represents Satan.
- The stars represent the angels who were cast out of heaven with Satan.
- The crowns and seven heads suggest he rules through the Roman Empire and its territories.
- Rev. 12:9
- "So, the dragon [is] that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan."
The Woman and the Dragon
- Lucifer used lies to convince angels to join his rebellion against God.
The Male Child
- Revelation 12:5 describes the birth and ultimate triumph of Christ.
- “And she bore a Male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and to His throne."
The Conflict
- The Roman Empire ruled during Jesus' birth; the Jews were oppressed, eagerly anticipating the Messiah.
- The Messiah came, but this did not align with their expectations, so many did not accept Christ as the Messiah.
The Conflict cont'd
- The Roman king, Herod, tried to kill Jesus as a child.
- The dragon represents the efforts of Satan through Roman government and policy to destroy the people and religion of God.
The Conflict cont'd
- The dragon's description is identical to that of Rome, the Beast of Revelation 13.
- Therefore, Rome was, and is, the main political and religious agent through which Satan operates.
The Conflict cont'd
- Revelation 13:1, 2
- War broke out in heaven after the Ascension of Christ, immediately after the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ.
War in Heaven
- John, in describing the war in heaven, documents the events that occurred after the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ.
- Wasn't Satan cast out of heaven long before that time?
War in Heaven
- The war in heaven concerned events tied to Christ's triumph at the cross.
War in Heaven
- The final casting out of Satan to earth occurred after many thousands of years of conflict.
- Satan had access to heaven and to heavenly beings and the heavenly courthouses, as the prince of this world, but not as an inhabitant of heaven.
War in Heaven
- The war in heaven described in Revelation 12:7-8, is not the removal of Satan from heaven after his transgression, thousands of years prior. It records a final judgment in the heavenly courts, after the death of Christ.
War in Heaven cont'd
- Jesus' death resulted in judgment for Satan and salvation for the world.
War in Heaven
- Jesus gave the seven missionaries who had accompanied Him, a vision of Satan as lighting which would fall from heaven, signifying the end of the Devil's power.
War in Heaven
- Lucifer's actions, in tempting angels, were shrouded in mystery; this allowed the loyal angels to see that his methods were false.
War in Heaven cont'd
- Satan was removed from his position as one of the covering cherubims, but not completely banished from heaven.
- There are biblical passages that demonstrate this fact through stories of him having access to divine discourse in heaven.
Satan's Comings & Goings
- Job 1:6-7
- "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. And the Lord said to Satan, 'From where do you come?'”
The Accuser of the Brethren
- Satan tempts people to sin and then accuses them before God.
- Zechariah 3:1-2
- "Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the Lord said to Satan, 'The Lord rebuke you, Satan!..."
The Accuser of the Brethren cont'd
- The Joshua court scene depicts a court case in the heavenly courts, where Satan accuses the Church of offenses.
The Accuser of the Brethren cont'd
- All scenes in the universal court concerned the accuser (Satan) and the defender of the accused (Jesus).
- This signifies the perpetual legal battles that transpire in heavenly courts that challenge God's justice, His righteousness, and the worthiness of the saved.
War in Heaven
- What triggered the war in heaven?
- Could Satan have challenged God over Christ's position and authority following the resurrection?
War in Heaven
- When Christ ascended, He led captives (other people whom Satan had held captive) captive; this is symbolic of the triumph over sin.
- Ephesians 4:8-9
- “…When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men."
War in Heaven cont'd
- The resurrection of Jesus resulted in a remarkable event whereby the saints, who had died before and after the Crucifixion, resurrected to go into the city, and many saw them.
War in Heaven cont'd
- Christ's triumph over death and Satan was displayed at the Resurrection, and the loyal angels were now aware of His victory.
War in Heaven cont'd
- Satan's counter-arguments against God's plan to save humankind were silenced, and his deceptive tactics were laid bare before the universe.
War in Heaven cont'd
- The final and decisive conflict was over; no further place was given for Satan in heaven.
- Revelation 12:7, 8–and His angels fought; but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer.−
- Revelation 12:9
- “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth and his angels were cast out with him.”
War on Earth
- Satan is now free to unleash fury upon the Church.
- The persecution of believers has been intense for many centuries.
- This is a period of tribulation and conflict.
War on Earth
- There is great rejoicing in heaven over Satan's defeat.
- Revelation 12:10
- “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before God day and night, has been cast down.”
War on Earth
- The delay of God’s plan of salvation served to give Satan a fair chance to argue the justice of his cause against God's plan for the fallen human race.
- There are many instances of the Church’s struggle to cope with this persecution.
War on Earth
- Over many centuries, millions of true believers were persecuted and died.
- The blood of the Lamb assures salvation to those who follow Christ.
- This suffering resulted in the birth of more followers.
War on Earth
- The papal church raged like a beast through the world, persecuting and mutilating true believers.
- The first victims were the Waldenses in France in the Dark Age.
War on Earth
- A surge in believers and followers was observed throughout a large geographic region during the times of persecution by the Church of Rome.
- This persecution was so intense that the pope was alarmed by the numbers of these believers and instructed many princes in Europe to expel these believers.
War on Earth
- The Inquisition, a medieval church court, was appointed to persecute heretics who opposed religious errors and superstitions of the papal church.
War on Earth
- The earth helped the persecuted church find sanctuary in less-populated regions of the world by providing legal protections from persecution.
- Revelation 12:16 - 'The earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood."
War on Earth
- The meaning of "earth" in this context relates to the less populous regions of the world, particularly in America, where religious freedom was enshrined.
War on Earth
- The American exodus from Europe began with the pilgrims leaving Holland and landing in America in 1620.
- This new nation was founded on religious freedom.
War on Earth
- The principle of freedom of religious worship, enshrined in the American Declaration of Independence, became a beacon for a persecuted class of Americans.
War on Earth
- The final battle of the ages will be most intense, but the blood of the Lamb is still potent, allowing the faithful to overcome again.
- The dragon (Satan) will be very angry.
War on Earth
- Under the present New World Order, the true followers of Jesus will face global oppression.
- This pattern of persecution was also observed in times past and will happen again.
- The dragon desires to destroy the people and religion of God from the earth.
The Victory
- The faithful believers conquered the dragon by the blood of the Lamb
- They also overcame the forces of evil by their testimony and steadfast faith.
- Not every person has an intimate experience with Jesus to stand firm in future trials.
The Victory
- Only those people whose names are written in the book of life will be able to resist the dragon in the last days.
- People without an intimate experience of Christ will be defeated.
The Victory
- The prophet Daniel foresaw the future conflict when the great prince Michael (Christ) should stand up for the people of God.
- A period of intense tribulation would occur.
The Victory
- Everyone who is written in Jesus’ books of life, will be brought forth at the time that He comes.
The Invitation
- Jesus knocks at every person's door and wants to save everyone whose name is written in His book of life.
- Only the person can allow Him to enter and fill that emptiness in his or her heart.
The Invitation
- Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."
- Rev. 3:20
Ready or Not...
- "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."
- Rev 22:12
- Are you ready for Jesus to come?
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