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Revelation 12

Revelation 12. First Cent. 4th Cent 18th Cent. 6 Seals - revealing internal events in the Roman Empire. 6 Trumpets - Summoning armies to invade western & Eastern empires. 7 th Seal - 7 trumpets blown. Ch.11 Witnessing against Papal Rome.

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Revelation 12

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  1. Revelation 12

  2. First Cent. 4th Cent 18th Cent 6 Seals - revealing internal events in the Roman Empire 6 Trumpets - Summoning armies to invade western & Eastern empires 7th Seal - 7 trumpets blown Ch.11 Witnessing against Papal Rome 312 1690 > Ch.12 Pagan Dragon turns ‘Christian’ 312 1450 Ch.13 First two phases of the Beast (Rome) 410 1800

  3. Revelation 12 A Woman and a Dragon in Heaven v.1-5 War in heaven v.7-9 A loud voice in Heaven v.10-12 The woman in the wilderness v.13-17

  4. Revelation 12:1-5 A Woman and a Dragon in Heaven Which Heaven?

  5. Adapted from: “Observations on the prophecies of Daniel” by Sir Isaac Newton [Dublin 1733] Prophetic FigureSignification Heavens and things therein Thrones & Dignities Earth and things thereon Inferior People Lowest parts of the earth, Lowest of the people Ascending towards heaven Rising in power/Honour Descending to the earth Falling in power/Honour [In prophecy ‘Heaven’ often refers to the political rulers]

  6. Sun, moon & stars all signify political government

  7. Revelation 12v1 • Can’t be Mary – this is a vision of things yet future to John’s day • Significance of women in Revelation: representing religious systems • “In heaven”: represents political power

  8. 12:3 And there appeared another wonder (sign) in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. Compare Ch.13:1

  9. What does the Dragon represent? A History of the Dragon Power

  10. God speaks “thou shalt surely die” Serpent speaks “Ye shall not surely die” God works His purpose through a nation Serpent works its purpose through a nation Ex. 5:1 Ex. 5:2 Ezekiel 29:3 Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers,

  11. Serpent Dragon Ex. 4:3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; Nachash (snake) and Moses fled from before it. Ex. 7:9 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. Tanniyn (Sea monster) Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, Nachash even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon Tanniyn that is in the sea.

  12. Moscow becomes ‘3rd Rome’ Egypt (The Dragon) oppresses Israel Rome (Dragon) scatters Israel & persecutes the saints Dan7:7, Rev.12:2 Dragon bound D R A G O N Dragon destroyed Rev.20:2 Babylon (Dragon) takes Israel captive (Jer.51:34, Ps,44:19) B E A S T Beast destroyed Serpent in Eden teaches rebellion against the truth of the word of God Revelation 12:1-3 Rome divides (East & West)

  13. The Dragon in Ch.13 represents the power of Rome - Pagan until the union with the ‘woman’ causes a change in religion & government

  14. Rev.12:3 …. and seven crowns upon his heads. The period is being described before the empire is invaded & divided The body is controlled by the head – Rome was controlled (governed) in 7 different ways : 1. Regal - Romulus was the legendary founder & first King 2. Consular - 2 Consuls for Patricians & Plebeians 3. Dictator - rioting as a result of 'weighting' of voting rights 4. Decemviral Ten men (decemviri) journeyed to Greece to . study the laws in force there, resulting in ten rulers 5.Tribunitial (War generals now exercise political power) 6. Imperial (one General takes power for life - Julius Caesar) 7. Gothic - Goths take control for 60 years

  15. 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. A beast with a large tail will use it in defence when attacked Drew – to drag

  16. Constantine defeats Maxentius at the battle of Milvian Bridge (312) Constan-tine A statue on the Milvian Bridge Licinius Maxentius Maximin Four fold division of the Roman Empire - AD 310

  17. 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: Maximin suddenly invades & defeats Licinius Licinius Constantine Maximin Three fold division of the Roman Empire - AD 312

  18. Licinius then regaines his lost territory Constantine Maximin Two fold division of the Roman Empire - AD 314

  19. Constantine then defeats Licinius and Maximin 316 Cibalae Licinius Constantine Maximin Three fold division of the Roman Empire - AD 315

  20. Constantine then defeats Licinius and Maximin 316 Cibalae Constantine 324 Chrysopolis Maximin Two fold division of the Roman Empire - AD 316

  21. Constantine Roman Empire now united - ‘Christian’ - AD 324

  22. 5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. Constantine supreme ruler of the empire (Expanded in verses 7-13)

  23. What does the Woman represent?

  24. First Century Ecclesia (Betrothed Bride) 32AD Pagan Roman world, Dragon, Daniel 7, Rev.12 In the process she accepts many Pagan beliefs 280 yrs from conception to birth Unfaithful Woman 312 Man Child Virgins (Remnant) Through her champion ‘man child’ she defeats the Pagan rulers of Rome – she is thus ‘in heaven’

  25. Rev.12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. Is this prophetic of Jesus Christ? He was already in the literal and political heaven in AD 96 when the prophecy was given (Mat.28:18) Isa.11:2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom1, understanding2, counsel3, might4, knowledge5, fear of the LORD6; 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor7, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth8: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth9, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked10.

  26. Rev.12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. Gibbon comments on Constantine "His vanity was gratified by the flattering assurance that he had been chosen by heaven to reign over the earth: success had justified his divine title to the throne” Isaiah 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:

  27. 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. (Expanded in verses 14-17)

  28. War in Heaven (v.7-9)

  29. Who was in heaven? Rev.12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 1. The woman - v.1 (The Church) 2. The Dragon - v.3. (Pagan Rome)

  30. Who was in heaven? Rev.12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 1. The woman - v.1 (The Church) 2. The Dragon - v.3 (Pagan Rome) 3. The man child - v.5 (Constantine) Why is the term of Michael applied to Constantine? Man Child = Michael = Constantine

  31. Constantine was the champion & deliverer of the Christians - They thought they were God’s people, establishing God’s kingdom on earth (v.10) Constantine was doing for a short time what Christ will do eternally for those who are the true people of God Dan.12:1 ¶ And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

  32. A loud voice in heaven (v.10-12)

  33. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Does this speak about the establishment of the kingdom? 1. The voice was in heaven where there was war between the man child (Michael) & the Dragon 2. The prophecy ends with the statement 17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

  34. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, (Where there was war) Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; andhe shall reign for ever and ever.

  35. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Bryce speaks concerning the Church in the fourth century “Suddenly called from danger and ignominy to the seat of power”

  36. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Bryce speaks concerning the Church in the fourth century “Suddenly called from danger and ignominy to the seat of power” The kingdom of heaven was inaugurated on earth by Christ…..The Church is the seed and beginning of this kingdom. Its keys are entrusted to Peter. (Catechism of the Catholic Church P.128)

  37. Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. “The event surpassed all words. Soldiers with naked swords kept watch at the palace gate. But the men of God passed through the midst of them without fear, and entered into the heart of the palace. And they sat down at the emperors table. It looked like the very image of the kingdom of God.” (Eusebius, Religious Historian)

  38. The Cambridge Medieval History says concerning Constantine's wars in 312 "This short campaign - the most brilliant feat of arms since Aurelian's time - was an epoch for Constantine himself. To it belongs the story of the shining cross. Somewhere between Colmar and Saxa Ruba he saw in the sky one afternoon a bright cross with the words 'Hoc Signo vince', (in this sign conquer); and in a dream that night Christ bade him take it for his standard" From this time onwards he replaced the symbol of the dragon with the symbol of the cross. The Christians believed they had been elevated to power through Christ's victory over sin on the cross.

  39. Painting in the Vatican shows a scene from the battle of Milvian Bridge

  40. The Christian symbol (the superimposed Greek Letters CHI & RHO [X & P]), the first two letters of the word Christos) was inscribed on the standards and shields of the army. Constantine was victorious in every battle until he became sole ruler of the Roman empire.

  41. The exactness of the imagery seems indeed very striking:nor was its meaning even at the time of the fulfilment unrecognized.

  42. The exactness of the imagery seems indeed very striking:nor was its meaning even at the time of the fulfilment unrecognized. Who a better commentator on it than Constantine himself? In a letter to Eusebius he writes of “that dragon having been deposed from the governance of affairs, by God’s providence.”

  43. The exactness of the imagery seems indeed very striking:nor was its meaning even at the time of the fulfilment unrecognized. Who a better commentator on it than Constantine himself? In a letter to Eusebius he writes of “that dragon having been deposed from the governance of affairs, by God’s providence.” And Eusebius further relates, that in a picture elevated by Constantine over his palace gate, there was represented the cross, the ensign of salvation, placed above his head; and, beneath, his enemy and that of the human race under the semblance of a dragon precipitated into the abyss.” (Elliott: Horae Apocalypticae 1844)

  44. The Woman in the Wilderness (v.13-17) Why was the Woman who was ‘in heaven’ (v.1) driven into the wilderness?

  45. “Christ himself had categorically rejected political involvement;and prior to Constantine, Christians had not sought to assume power as a means of furthering their cause. After Constantine , Christianity and high politics went hand in hand. This in the eyes of the purists, was the moment of corruption.” (Europe - A History. Norman Davies page 212) The ‘purists’ parted company with those in ‘high politics’

  46. “In exact proportion as Paganism has disappeared from without the Church, in the very same proportion it appears within it. Pagan dresses for priests, Pagan festivals for the people, Pagan doctrines and ideas of all sorts are in vogue.” (Hislop Quoting Gieseler in ‘The Two Babylons’ page 251) In assuming the Pagan title of Pontifex, he (Pope Damasus 366 - 384) had set himself at whatever sacrifice of truth to justify his claims to that title in the eyes of the Pagans, as the legitimate representative of their long line of Pontiffs. (Ibid page 252)

  47. Christians ‘build bridges’ with Pagans 124AD - Immortality of the Soul Christ died as a substitute (not as a representative) . to placate the wrath of an angry god 200 - Millennial reign of Christ regarded as an allegory 312 - CHRISTIANITY THE STATE RELIGION The Church is the Kingdom of God on earth Wholesale inclusion of ‘Christianised’ Pagans

  48. First Century Ecclesia (Betrothed Bride) Christianised Roman Dragon Rev.12 Accepts pagan teaching Takes political power from the dragon Trodden under foot Unfaithful Woman “this in the eyes of the purists was the moment of corruption” - the purists parted company with those seeking power Virgins (Remnant)

  49. First Century Ecclesia (Betrothed Bride) Christianised Roman Dragon Rev.12 Accepts pagan teaching Takes political power from the dragon Trodden under foot * Woman in the wilderness ‘Christian’ dragon with Pagan beliefs Protestant witness Virgins (Remnant) Harlot riding the Beast (Rev.17

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