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Revelation Chapter Woman and her child 2. Dragon’s origin and his nefarious works 1. Woman and her child 2. Dragon’s origin and his nefarious works

Faithful Remnant in Noah’s Day “Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished” 2 Peter 3:6

Remnant After the Flood

Accuser of the Brethren “And the great dragon was cast out... into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Rev. 12:9

Accuser of the Brethren “For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” Rev. 12:10

Accuser of the Brethren “Christ was conqueror. His death had answered the question whether the Father and the Son had sufficient love for man to exercise self- denial and a spirit of sacrifice. Satan had revealed his true character as a liar and a murderer.” R. A. Anderson, Unfolding the Revelation, p.118

Biblical “Wonders” “Great Wonder”“Another Wonder” Contrast of two “wonders” in Rev. 12

Biblical “Wonders” “Great Wonder” 1. Is called a “woman” 2. Clothed with the sun 3. Moon under her feet 4. Crown of 12 stars 5. Travailing in birth pains 6. Gives birth to a Man 7. Man will rule all nations 8. Man caught up to heaven 9. Overcomes power of dragon 10. Gives testimony to world 11. Persecuted 12. Hides in wilderness “Another Wonder” 1. A great Dragon 2. Red in color 3. Has seven heads and 10 horns 4. Has seven crowns without stars 5. Waits to devour woman’s child 6. Gives birth to a beast (Rev. 13:15) 7. Beast attempts to rule all nations 8. Beast cast into a lake of fire 9. Has the power of the Dragon 10. Tries to destroy first woman’s testimony 11. Persecutes the first woman 12. Through deception, hides in plain sight Contrast of two “wonders” in Rev. 12

Biblical “Wonders” 1. First is called a “woman” 1. Second is a “great Dragon”

Biblical “Wonders” 2. Clothed with the sun 2. Red in color

Biblical “Wonders” 3. Moon under her feet 3. Has seven heads and 10 horns

Biblical “Wonders” 4. Crown of 12 stars 4. Has seven crowns without stars

Biblical “Wonders” 5. Travailing in birth pains 5. Waits to devour the woman’s child

Biblical “Wonders” 6. Gives birth to a Man 6. Gives birth to a beast (Rev. 13:15)

Biblical “Wonders” 7. Man will rule all nations 7. Beast attempts to rule all nations

Biblical “Wonders” 8. Man caught up to heaven 8. Beast cast into a lake of fire (Rev. 20:10)

Biblical “Wonders” 9. Overcomes power of dragon 9. Has the power of the Dragon

Biblical “Wonders” 10. Gives testimony to world 10. Tries to destroy woman’s testimony

Biblical “Wonders” 11. Is persecuted for 1260 years 11. Persecutes the woman for 1260 years

Biblical “Wonders” 12. Hides in the wilderness 12. Through deception, hides in plain sight

Satan Cast Out “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.” John 12:31, 32

Conflict through the Ages “And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.” Rev. 12:13

Conflict through the Ages “And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.” Rev. 12:13

Conflict through the Ages “... because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Rev. 12:12 “... because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Rev. 12:12

Conflict through the Ages “Satan's first effort was to root out the Christian Church, so that there should be no visible profession of Christianity.” Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary “Satan's first effort was to root out the Christian Church, so that there should be no visible profession of Christianity.” Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Conflict through the Ages “...exalted himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4 “...exalted himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4

Conflict through the Ages “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.” Revelation 12:6

Conflict through the Ages “And the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.” Revelation 12:14

Remnant in the Wilderness From the time of Christ to the decree of Constantine (A.D. 34 to A.D. 321) From Constantine the Great to Charlemagne (A.D. 321 to A.D. 800) From the time of Christ to the decree of Constantine (A.D. 34 to A.D. 321) From Constantine the Great to Charlemagne (A.D. 321 to A.D. 800)

Remnant in the Wilderness Charlemagne to the Protestant Reformation (A.D. 800 to 1500s) Reformation to the present day Charlemagne to the Protestant Reformation (A.D. 800 to 1500s) Reformation to the present day

Remnant in the Wilderness

Revelation Chapter 12 Tradition instead of Bible Sunday instead of the seventh-day Sabbath Easter Sunday observance as a moral obligation Tradition instead of Bible Sunday instead of the seventh-day Sabbath Easter Sunday observance as a moral obligation Creeping Compromise

“If for these and other such rules, you insist upon having positive Scripture injunction, you will find none. Tradition will be held forth to you as the originator of them, custom as the strengthener, and faith as their observer.” Tertullian, De Corona (c. 215) “If for these and other such rules, you insist upon having positive Scripture injunction, you will find none. Tradition will be held forth to you as the originator of them, custom as the strengthener, and faith as their observer.” Tertullian, De Corona (c. 215)

God’s Faithful Remnant

“The Waldenses... may not have counted their members in the millions as did other churches during the Dark Ages. Their mention is due to the fact that they remained the longest of any Christian group...”

God’s Faithful Remnant “... in the struggle to preserve the Bible and primitive Christianity. When the Reformation came, they were still professing against ecclesiastical tyranny. Among them truth triumphed.”

God’s Faithful Remnant

“And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.” Revelation 12:15

“It was Satan’s plan to make the church popular and prosperous and to bring into the church many — ‘as a flood’ — of the unconverted pagans....The Roman Church poured ‘as a flood’ crusades and the inquisition to drown the truth.” George Burnside Revelation’s Wonders Unfolded, p. 152 “It was Satan’s plan to make the church popular and prosperous and to bring into the church many — ‘as a flood’ — of the unconverted pagans....The Roman Church poured ‘as a flood’ crusades and the inquisition to drown the truth.” George Burnside Revelation’s Wonders Unfolded, p. 152

“And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.” Revelation 12:16

“Water as a Flood...” “... Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters.” Revelation 17:1 “... Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters.” Revelation 17:1

“The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.” Revelation 17:15

Protestant Settlements in the New World

Settlements in the New World

“Water as a Flood...” Third Wave A third wave of immigration began with the end of the Napoleonic Wars, with 9 million arriving in the U.S. by 1875, including 3 million from Ireland, 2.5 million from Germany, 1.5 million from Britain. Third Wave A third wave of immigration began with the end of the Napoleonic Wars, with 9 million arriving in the U.S. by 1875, including 3 million from Ireland, 2.5 million from Germany, 1.5 million from Britain.

“Water as a Flood...” Fourth Wave The next wave of immigration brought 21 million from eastern and southern Europe. Fourth Wave The next wave of immigration brought 21 million from eastern and southern Europe.

“Water as a Flood...” “In 1800 only 50,000 Catholics lived in the United States; by 1850, theirs was the largest church in America, and in 1900 it claimed 12,000,000 members.” Martin E. Marty Pilgrims in Their Own Land: 500 Years of Religion in America (1984) p “In 1800 only 50,000 Catholics lived in the United States; by 1850, theirs was the largest church in America, and in 1900 it claimed 12,000,000 members.” Martin E. Marty Pilgrims in Their Own Land: 500 Years of Religion in America (1984) p. 272.

“Water as a Flood...” “Largely because of Irish immigrants, the number of Catholics jumped from about 500,000 (out of a U.S. population of 12 million) in 1830 to 3,103,000 in 1860 (out of a U.S. population of 31.5 million)—an increase of over 80%.” Thomas. A Bokenkotter, Concise History of the Catholic Church. (1977) pg “Largely because of Irish immigrants, the number of Catholics jumped from about 500,000 (out of a U.S. population of 12 million) in 1830 to 3,103,000 in 1860 (out of a U.S. population of 31.5 million)—an increase of over 80%.” Thomas. A Bokenkotter, Concise History of the Catholic Church. (1977) pg. 350.

“Water as a Flood...” PLEASE NOTE : We are not singling out the Roman Catholic religion; we are merely observing historical facts.

Revelation Chapter 12 Is America a Protestant Nation?

Revelation Chapter 12 Protestants are believed to have slipped to a minority position sometime between 2004 and 2006 for the first time since the year Is America a Protestant Nation?

“Water as a Flood...” “The major problems of this country today are the result of too many immigrants and the corrupt influence of Papists. The immigrants are stealing jobs that belong to the native American citizens. Their low moral values threaten the very fabric of our society. The Papists serve Rome, not the United States....”

“Water as a Flood...” “... They would turn governmental power over to the Pope in a second, if given the chance. Therefore we believe that Papists should not be allowed to hold political office in the United States. Immigrants should be required to live in the United States for at least 21 years before being eligible to vote.” History of the United States I Early Colonizations to 1877, p. 173 “... They would turn governmental power over to the Pope in a second, if given the chance. Therefore we believe that Papists should not be allowed to hold political office in the United States. Immigrants should be required to live in the United States for at least 21 years before being eligible to vote.” History of the United States I Early Colonizations to 1877, p. 173

“Water as a Flood...” “...When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 “...When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19

“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.” Revelation 12:17 “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.” Revelation 12:17

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