Speak His Word Only

The casting down of Satan in Revelation 12 is one of Scripture's clearest pictures of conflict in the heavenly realm. Yet the passage reveals something deeper than a battle between Michael and Satan. It concerns authority, accusation, the victory of Christ, and a major change in Satan's position in the heavenly realm. Everything below is original exposition that you may use in your teaching material. 1. War breaks out in heaven Revelation 12:7 says: “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.” Two organized companies appear: Michael and his angels against the dragon and his angels. This reveals organization within the unseen realm. Satan is not presented as operating alone, and Michael likewise appears with angelic forces under divine authority. But we should immediately establish one important truth: This is not a battle between two equal powers. Satan is a created being. Michael is a created heavenly be...