dragon – Bible Q

How do we know that things in Revelation (e.g., the dragon in Rev. 12:3) are not literal?

Answered by BibleQ . August 23, 2011 - 9:36 am

We know that Revelation uses symbols because it is a prophecy (Rev. 1:3) following on from Daniel’s prophecies in Dan. 2, 7 and 8. In Dan. 2, 7 and 8 prophecies are given that use symbols — Dan. 2: a statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron and clay (which is crushed by a rock); Dan. […]

How did Satan fall to earth? (Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:9)

Answered by BibleQ . December 26, 2009 - 10:43 pm 1

This question appears to assume the popular mythology that Satan is a fallen angel. In fact, the Bible contains no such teaching. (See “Is Satan a fallen angel?”) Bible imagery – falling from heaven: In the Bible, “falling from heaven” is figurative of losing authority. To cite three examples, Isaiah 14:12 describes the king of […]

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How do we know that things in Revelation (e.g., the dragon in Rev. 12:3) are not literal?

How did Satan fall to earth? (Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:9)

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