The Serpent, The Woman, and The Seed Pt.1

Furious that his attack on Israel failed, the Devil turns his attention to the believing remnant. These devout believers obey God’s Word and hold to the testimony of Jesus. These, collectively, are the fifth of seven important figures described in this part of Revelation.

This description of the rest of the woman’s offspring clearly identifies believers in Jesus. The tribulation period certainly leaves no room for wishy-washy professors of Christ. The severe trials of the tribulation will demonstrate genuine faith. As the apostle Peter explained, faith that is tried proves its genuineness and results in “praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:7).

It is apparent that the shorter the Devil’s time becomes the more furious his rage against God’s people grows. Revelation 12:17 concludes with a glimpse of the dragon standing on the earth. This is the region from which the first beast of the next chapter emerges.