What is the meaning of Revelation 12:11? They have conquered him • “They” refers to the faithful believers depicted in Revelation as the woman’s offspring—those who “keep God’s commandments and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus” (Revelation 12:17). • “Him” is the dragon, the ancient serpent, the devil, Satan, the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:9-10). • The victory is certain and complete; it echoes promises like “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4) and “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Romans 16:20). • Peter urges believers to “resist him, standing firm in your faith” (1 Peter 5:8-9), showing that conquest is an active, steadfast stance enabled by God. by the blood of the Lamb • The decisive factor in the triumph is Christ’s sacrificial death. His blood redeems (Ephesians 1:7), cleanses consciences (Hebrews 9:14), and ransoms believers “with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19). • Satan, the accuser, loses his case because the penalty of sin has been paid. Colossians 1:13-14 says we have “redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” • John the Baptist announced, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). That same Lamb is the victor whose blood secures every believer’s standing. and by the word of their testimony • While Christ’s blood provides the basis for victory, believers participate by openly confessing and proclaiming what He has done. Jesus promised, “Everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33). • Salvation itself is tied to verbal confession: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9-10). • Empowered by the Spirit, witnesses “will be My witnesses…to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Paul echoes this boldness: “We believe; therefore we speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13). • The dragon is silenced when believers declare the gospel that has transformed them. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death • Genuine discipleship includes willingness to follow Christ even unto death. Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23-24). • He also taught, “Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life” (John 12:25). • Paul models this resolve: “Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:20-21). • The faith chapter honors those “who faced jeers and flogging…chains and imprisonment…were put to death by the sword” (Hebrews 11:35-38). Their fearless loyalty showcases the surpassing worth of Christ. summary Revelation 12:11 pictures believers overcoming Satan through a threefold cord: the finished work of Christ’s blood, the fearless proclamation of personal faith, and a sacrificial commitment that values eternal life over earthly survival. Victory is anchored in what Jesus has done, expressed in what His people say, and proven by how they live—even when faithfulness costs everything. |
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