 Foreward
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
 Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
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The Thrill of Victory And The Agony of Defeat
(a commentary on Revelation)
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THE MESSIAH'S MOTHER - 12:1,2
We know who the dragon is, but who is this woman? She is a sign or symbol of something. The woman is the church, while her "offspring" are individual Christians.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS - 12:3-12
Satan is a murderous individual - never forget that. He is so angry that he is always at war with the saints. He is more powerful than we are, he is more intelligent than we are, and he uses men to carry out his battle plan.
The good news is that God has always protected and provided for His people. In our court system there is the District Attorney who is the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the judge, the jury and the executioner. In the spiritual courtroom the prosecutor is Satan. He is always pointing his finger at people and saying "guilty." He points at non-Christians and says "Your Honor, did you see them sin? They are guilty!" The Judge (God) looks around for a defense attorney to speak in their behalf. There is no one to speak in their defense! The Judge says "Yes. They are guilty. Their sentence is death. Executioner, do your stuff!" Satan points at Christians and says "Look at them Your Honor. They are sitting there studying the Bible and don't even do what that Bible says. They lose their temper with their mate and children. They lose their patience with other Christians. Your Honor - they sin!" The Judge says, "Is there a Defense Attorney who will speak in these people's behalf, and answer the charge of the crime of sin?" Jesus steps forward: "Yes, your honor. I have just one question. What sin?" The Judge looks and see's no evidence of sin, and proclaims the verdict - "Not guilty!!" Romans 4:8 "Blessed is the man to whom the Lord shall not impute sin."
If the Devil accuses you, just make sure that your sins are under the blood, and serve the Lord, even tho it cost you your life.
THE REFUGE OF THE REDEEMED - 12:13-16
This talks about Christ our strength who carries us when we are weak, and bears our burdens when they are too heavy. "God is our refuge and strength!" Some people don't become Christians because they are afraid that they can't live the Christian life. Truth is - no one can, and we are never asked to! Christ asks us to let him live his life thru us! He will be our security. Jesus is not someone you have to hold on to, he holds on to you! You do not need to get in a rocket ship and go out into the heavens and yell "Jesus, oh please come down out of heaven and help me"! No need for that - he is here! You do not need to get in a submarine and go to the depths of the oceans; to the graveyards; or down into the caverns of hell and yell "Jesus, if you are here please come up here and help me"! No need for that! He is always near.
THE REMNANT OF THE RIGHTEOUS - 12:17
Satan chased Jesus in order to kill him. He did but could not hold him. Therefore Satan chased the saints to kill them, and he did, but he could not hold them. The church as a whole cannot be defeated. Individuals can, but the church cannot. Satan does not attack the church whole, but the church individually. When he converts one, he can use them to work on the inside to harm the entire body.
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