THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST

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THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
The Battle Part II
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The Battle Part II
- The battle between God and Satan pre-dates
the Fall (Gen 131 Gen 31) - Gen 315
foretells the eventual demise of Satans
power - The three major players in Ch 12 of
the Revelation of Jesus Christ are Israel,
Satan, and Jesus Christ
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The Battle Part II
II. War on Earth Phase I A. Satans attempt to
destroy Gods redemptive work 1. Throughout
history- Pre- flood wickedness, Haman,
etc. 2. Through Herods massacre of the
innocents- Mt 213-18 B. Satans attempt to
destroy Israel is intensified during the final
3 ½ years of the Tribulation- Mt 2416ff
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The Battle Part II
III. War in Heaven A. Timing- Mid-point of
Tribulation B. Participants- Michael obedient
angels vs. Satan demons C. Description-
Satan is the great deceiver and accuser who
slanders and opposes God and His followers D.
Result- Satan and his rebels are expelled and
launch an all out assault on God and His people
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The Battle Part II
The Heavenly Hymn of Victory A. The foundation
of victory- the cross B. The activity of
victory- proclamation of the Word of God C.
The attitude of victory- an eternal perspective
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The Battle Part II
IV. War on Earth Phase II A. Israel persecuted
and protected B. The Godly remnant
persecuted Are you dying daily, putting on the
armour of God and fighting to win battles knowing
the war has been won by our Lord?