REVELATION—NOTE ON Revelation 12:1 Two signs appear in heaven—a woman who gives birth, and a dragon intent on destroying her offspring. Twice John sees the dragon defeated. Both descriptions of what happens afterward describe the woman being protected in the wilderness (vv. Revelation 12:6, Revelation 12:13). The first vision (vv. Revelation 12:1) portrays a decisive battle at the turning point of history. Christ’s incarnation, obedience, sacrifice, and exaltation forever disqualify Satan from accusing believers (see v. Revelation 12:10). Some interpreters think the second vision (vv. Revelation 12:7) represents the same series of events, while others think it portrays events at the beginning of the great tribulation.

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