Revelations A Study. Section 9.Written by Rev.Anthony Smith
Revelations A Study. Section 9. Chapter 12:1 thru 12:17, War in heaven . In section 9 we start out with revived Israel. The Great Red Dragon; seven heads = 7 Mountains, ten horns = Ten kings, seven crowns =7 Kings.[Ref;; Rev 17:10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. Rev 17:9 And here is mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which woman sitteth. Rev. 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in book of life from foundation of world, when they behold beast that was, and is not, and yet is.] The Book of Revelations literally explains itself. The words Horn and Crown always represent Kings. Now these kings are literal. The emphasis on these kings and or kingdoms are representative of Middle eastern region. Remember Book of Revelations is 99% concerning Israel. For time of gentiles has expired. The Great Red Dragon = Satan. Rev. 12:9, great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called Devil, and Satan, The third part of stars of heaven = Deamons, a.k.a. fallen angels. The woman = Israel Her child = Recognition Jesus as Christ. To devour her child = To destroy Church. A man child = Jesus [Ref; Psa 2:7 I will declare decree: LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee heathen for thine inheritance, and uttermost parts of earth for thy possession. Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel, Rev_12:14, Dan_9:27] A thousand two hundred and threescore days = 1260 days or 3 years 5 Mounths 15 Days.(aprox) or 3.5 years. The time of antichrist ruel, first 3.5 years. At this moment in time antichrist has signed a peace treaty with Israel for 7 years. Wilderness = within countries. A place prepared of God = freedom to descover Jesus and hear Gospel preached. Rev 12:7 thru 12:9, describe Satans expulsion from The Heavanly realm for ever. Proof that Satan at this time still had access to Heavan.[Ref; Job 1:6 Now there was a day when sons of God came to present themselves before LORD, and Satan came also among them. Job 1:7 And LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered LORD, and said, From going to and fro in earth, and from walking up and down in it.] Michael and his angels = The wariers of God. Michael. If you would take time to read these next references you will see that there is a war going on around us each moment of each day. A battle that we cannot see but as Christians we can feel. [ Ref; Isa_55:4; Dan_10:13, Dan_10:21, Dan_12:1; Heb_2:10; Jud_1:9]
| | Revelations a Study.Section 10. Written by Rev.Anthony Smith
Revelations a Study.Section 10. Chapter 13:1 thru 13:18, The beast The beast as described in scripture is anti-christ, or as God calls him Assyrian. Many believe this is Satan but Scriptures state otherwise. Lets take these next few verses and break them down. Rev 13:1 And “I”=John, stood upon “sand”=the edge of humanity, of sea=man, and saw a “beast”=anti-christ, rise up out of “sea”= man, having “seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns.”seven heads = 7 Mountains, ten horns = Ten kings, seven crowns =7 Kings., and upon his heads name of blasphemy. Anamils attributes are always used in scripture to describe attributes of God and a man.The key words that we are looking for in prophecy are, “was like”,“were as” & “as the”, these words should indicate to you automatically that an animal is only a medium to describe something else. Rev 13:2 And beast which I saw was like unto a “leopard”=who has great vision, and his feet were as feet of a “bear”great power,, and his mouth as mouth of a “lion”=power to devour: and “dragon”=Satan, gave “him”= anti-christ, “his power, and his seat, and great authority”= Satans powers are given to anti-christ.[Ref; Dan_7:6, Dan_7:7; Hos_13:7; Hab_1:8 Psa_22:21; Isa_5:29; Hos_11:10; Amo_3:12; 2Ti_4:17; 1Pe_5:8] Rev 13:3 And I saw “one of his heads” = Mountain{Kingdom} Eze 30:24 And I will strengthen arms of king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with groanings of a deadly wounded man. as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all world wondered after beast., The beast will take by force 3 kingdoms and other 4 will capitulate. [Ref; Rev_17:10, 2Th_2:9-12.] Rev 13:4 thru Rev 13:7 are best described by Daniel, this is time of great confusion and deception. Please read description by Daniel. Rev 13:4 And they worshipped dragon which gave power unto beast: and they worshipped beast, saying, Who is like unto beast? who is able to make war with him? Rev 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. Rev 13:6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. Rev 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. [Ref; Dan_7:21, Dan_7:25, Dan_8:24, Dan_8:25, Dan_11:36-39, Dan_12:1] We are going to get into full meaning of Daniel concerning Revelations, in our next study. This verse is one that is used by many to show that Church will still be here during 7 year Tribulation period. Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in book of life of Lamb slain from foundation of world. Rev 13:9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. Rev 13:10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with sword must be killed with sword. Here is patience and faith of saints. [Ref; Isa_33:1, Isa_26:21] Rev 13:11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. [Dan_7:8, Dan_7:24, Dan_7:25; 2Th_2:4]
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