How to Use This Commentary Revelation 12:7–12 reveals the war in heaven between Satan and the holy angels and explains why the final years of the Tribulation become so intense. Read it in three movements: (1) the battle in heaven (vv.7–8), (2) Satan’s expulsion and defeat (v.9), and (3) heaven’s celebration and earth’s warning (vv.10–12).... Continue Reading →

How to Use This Commentary Revelation 12:1–6 introduces the great spiritual conflict behind human history and reveals Satan’s long war against God, Israel, and the Messiah. Read it in four movements: (1) the woman and her identity (vv.1–2), (2) the dragon and his rebellion (vv.3–4), (3) the birth, exaltation, and future reign of the male... Continue Reading →