The movie ‘Vantage Point’ uses a technique which ‘rewinds’ and shows the same events from a different perspective. This is an unusual, but highly interesting, way of capturing the attention of those who are watching it. Something similar is true of the book of Revelation. The readers of this, however, are being informed about the most vital matters of our existence.

This passage commences at one of the ‘rewind points’ in this book. The woman represents the church, God’s people, and the dragon represents their enemy, Satan, who attacks God’s people because he opposes God. The battle is not between two equals. Satan is not a free and independent person and his powers can only be exercised within God’s purposes.

The war in heaven and the war on earth result in success for Michael, the angels and God’s people because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Satan can bring no accusation against Christians because Jesus has paid the penalty for our sins. Satan tries to stop the church from proclaiming the gospel message by pouring out false teaching. Faith in Jesus Christ overcomes him … Jesus is the ‘Vantage Point’.