The War of the Ages, Part 1 (Revelation 12:1–6) John MacArthur

Summary

The sermon explores Revelation chapter 12, which depicts the cosmic spiritual warfare between God and Satan, tracing the conflict from Lucifer's fall through the garden of Eden to the future great tribulation. The text uses symbolic imagery of a woman, a dragon, and a male child to illustrate the ongoing battle between good and evil, highlighting Satan's attempts to thwart God's plan and defeat believers. The key message is that despite Satan's greatest efforts during the tribulation period, Jesus Christ will ultimately triumph, establishing His eternal kingdom and defeating Satan once and for all. The practical takeaway is that believers can find hope and assurance in knowing that God is sovereign and will ultimately be victorious in the spiritual battle.