0731. 713. Satan in the Book of the Revelation

713. Satan in the Book of the Revelation

1. The Description of Satan in Revelation 12 Once he is called “the great red dragon” (Rev_12:3), once “the great dragon” (Rev_12:9), six times “the dragon” (Rev_12:4, Rev_12:7, Rev_12:7, Rev_12:13, Rev_12:16, Rev_12:17), once “the old serpent” (Rev_12:9), twice “the Devil” (Rev_12:9, Rev_12:12), once “Satan” (Rev_12:9), and once “the accuser” (Rev_12:10).

2. The Synagogue of Satan identifies him with religious circles—Rev_2:9; Rev_3:9, in his work among those who profess the Name of Christ.

3. The “Seat” of Satan, where he dwells, speaks of his power to oppose the truth and persecute God’s faithful ones—Rev_2:13.

4. The “Depths of Satan” Rev_2:24), denote his subtle and hidden workings, as he seduces and leads astray by his false ways and doctrines.

5. Confinement of Satan in the abyss for a thousand years, where he is kept while Christ reigns—Rev_20:1-3.

6. Loosing of Satan for a short period, and his consignment into the Lake of Fire—Rev_20:7-9.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH