"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 13-2a, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Now to bring the note on the Mark of the Beast to a close, after it comes, "An Open Heaven."

The mark of the Beast: continued;



Hebrews 8:12-13 "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. In that He saith, 'A new covenant,' He hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away." (KJV)


Hebrews 8:12-13 "'For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.'" In speaking of a new covenant, He makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away." (ESV)


Hebrews 8:12, "This knowledge of Me will never again be based on a sin-consciousness. My act of mercy, extended in Christ as the new Covenant, has removed every possible definition of sin from memory!" ( GOD'S memory of our sin was not what needed to be addressed in the redemption of our innocence. GOD did not have a problem with sin-consciousness, we did! he wasn't hiding from Adam and Eve in the garden; They were hiding from Him! What needed to be addressed were our perception of a judgmental GOD, which were the inevitable fruit of the "I-am-not tree system," and mentality.

Revenge, judgment, guilt, condemnation, inferiority, shame, regret, suspicion...ect. could not be treated lightly; They are the enemies of romance! If rules could do it, then the law would be our opportunity to save ourselves, simply by making the correct decisions, such as repentance! If willpower could save us then Moses would be our savior! But, alas! "The good that I want to do I cannot!" Rom. 7.

The scapegoat system would be introduced to somehow address and attempt to manage the consequences of sin. The typical "eye for and eye, tooth for a tooth" scenario would be substituted with the idea of a scapegoat. And so, every system of sacrifice carried some significance, but only as far as it pointed to its weaknesses in dealing with the root of the problem, and the need for a better solution! We needed more than forgiveness of our sins; We needed a savior who could rescue us from our sinfulness! This was not merely a means whereby we could get rid of the cobwebs; The spider needed to be killed! The "pay now, sin later-system" had a very real sell-by date!

See Hebrews 10:2-3, Had it been possible to present the perfect offering that had the power to successfully remove any trace of a sin-consciousness, then the sacrificial system would surely have ceased to be relevant. But in the very repetitions of these ritual sacrifices the awareness of guilt is reinforced rather than removed.

GOD does not demand sacrifices; He provided the sacrifice! The ultimate sacrifice for sins would never be something we did, or brought to GOD, to appeal to Him; But the shocking scandal of the cross, is the fact that humanity is confirmed with the extravagant, embarrassing proportions of the Agape of their Maker; He would go to the most ridiculous extreme to finally convince us of His heart towards us! In order to persuade us of our worth to Him, He speaks the most severe scapegoat language: "Behold the Lamb of GOD, Who takes away the sins of the world!" This completely disarms religion! Suddenly there is nothing that we can do to persuade GOD about our sincere intentions; That is GOD persuading us of His eternal Agape dream!)

"Why the other tree and why the temptation in the garden?"

I think the picture that we are presented with in the garden of Sabbath abundance, and of the two trees and the temptation, presents us inevitably with the full scope of our design! We are not robots who are to simply respond to our Maker in remote control fashion.

To give ultimate context to the setting of paradise beauty, we were presented with the opportunity to consciously and spontaneously fellowship with our invisible maker and to explore the dynamics of our own being there; And from that place of knowing that we are known we would reflect what we discover in fellowship union and intimacy in Eloyim and in one another! We were desinged to explore the limitless dimension of our being as referenced in our Source.

The temptation was to follow the suggestion of an alternative idea that maybe we are not perfect by design; Maybe, we thought, even Eloyim knew that we are not really what They had in mind, and would therefore feel threatened by our knowledge of good and evil; Maybe that is the reason They didn't want us to eat of the fruit of the "other" tree, we reasoned!

The alternative tree gives us the opportunity to engage an alternative system, whereby we have to now prove to ourselves, and to one another, as well as to our own being and design, independent of our Source!

The quest tp prove my I-am-ness would now become my constant drive; instead of finding and celebrating me in fellowship with my Maker and my fellow human beings, and also in my harmonius co-existence with paradise nature, I have to now strive for it in the fruit of my own efforts to become something I already am by design, perfect and esteemed.

And so we have exchanged Eloyim's perfect approval of us, based on Their perfect knowledge of us, for our imperfect knowledge of ourselves and of one another, proved by the inevitable evidence that our disappointment with ourselves and with one another. 

The "I am not-tree-system" would continually be re-enforced by feelings of shame, guilt, inferiority and competing, which sadly brings with it every shade of hostility and frustration and the corruption that our history and societies have borne such horrid witness to.

The Law expressed and confirms the existence of these systems and their dominance in societies and philosophies for many centuries.

The Agape of GOD, the Engineer of our being, demonstrated in the unveiling of our inclusion in the death, decent into our hell, the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, reveals that we are rescued from the lies that we have accepted and believed about ourselves, about our Maker and about one another! We are presented with a brand new beginning! The old things passed away! Behold, everything has become new! 2Corinthians 5:14-21.

See also 1Peter 1:18-19; Psalm 40:6-7, "It is clear to see that you were ransomed from the futile, fallen mindset that you inherited from your fathers, not by the currency of your own labor, represented by the fluctuating values of gold and silver, and the economy of your religious efforts; But you were redeemed with the priceless blood of Christ; he is the ultimate sacrifice; Spotless and without blemish. He completes the prophetic picture! [In Him GOD speaks the most radical scapegoat language of the law of judgment, and bring final closure to a dead and redundant system! In Ps. 40:6-7, it is clearly stated that GOD does not require sacrifices or offerings! Jesus is the Lamb of GOD! He collides victoriously with the futile sacrificial system whereby offerings are constantly made to the pseudo, moody, monster gods of our imagination! This is the scandal of the cross! GOD does not demand a sacrifice that would change the way He thinks about His humanity; He provided the sacrifice of Himself in (as) Christ in order to forever eradicate (exonerate) sin-consciousness from our minds and radically change the way we think about our Maker, one another and ourselves! [Sin-consciousness is in essence a works-based consciousness.]

Now immediately engage your thoughts with the reality of our co-seatedness in Christ in the highest dominion of life, and discover there the bliss of your redeemed innocence and your eternal oneness! Colossians 3:1-4) (The Mirror, with editing.)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall look into the last note of chapter 13, "An Open Heaven." Until then may the LORD restore your knowledge of Him. (Mat. 11:29)

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 13-2, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Because of the length of this note I plan to treat it the same as I did the first one, that is to divide it into two portions 13-2 and 13-2a to see how it goes, and should the need arise I will divide it yet again by adding a 13-2b. Now to keep abreast of changes of thought on Revelations the LORD through a new friend gave me a new book titled "Revelation - Pure and Simple" written by Kenneth Cox, him I do not know. So I am in the process of reading this book.

The mark of the Beast - Sin Conscious Currency:

Revelation 13:15-18, This lamb-like Beast [resembling the typical modern day counterfeit Christian religion] gave its man-made mirror image breath and a voice to speak and threaten to kill all who would not worship the image. Its mission was to mirror-imprint its character upon everyone's hands and minds in order to manipulate what they think and do. (So what is the mark of the Beast all about? The Greek word translated mark, is the word (G5480 from the same as G5482) charagma, a stamp, an imprinted mark, is from (G5482) charax, or (G5481) charakter,  just like in Hebrews 1:1-3, the son radiates the character of the Father. Either the character of the Father or the character of the fallen mind will influence our actions (hand) because it is what engages our thoughts (forehead). Just like in Isaiah 55:8-11, where GOD says, 'Your thoughts are not My thoughts; Therefore your ways are not My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.....but My word will incarnate, and saturate earth (flesh) just like the rain and the snow cancels the distance between heaven and earth! Instead of the thorn, the fir and instead of the brier, the myrtle! This explains the first part of Isaiah 55 - Ho! Everyone who is thirsty - disappointed in their own achievement; Desperate to escape the sense of unworthiness, lack and condemnation; Paying any price in the hope to become [what they in reality already are by design!]. This is the basis of the mindset of the "I-am-not tree-system!" Then is Isaiah 55:1, 'Your thirst drives you to the waters but you have no money; I urge you to buy without your currency and drink priceless wine and eat the finest wheat [perceived value]' - Psalm 147:3 - Sept, He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.] 'Your painful and wearisome labor adds no value to your life! Hear Me! Incline your ears! I want to honor and indulge you with that which truly satisfies! This is the bread your soul craves; This is your true sustenance!'

Adam Clarke comments, "Why should we be so zealously attached to a doctrine from which our souls derive neither comfort nor nourishment?") The intent was clear: to control the world markets by manipulating people's minds and behavior with the idea of the original sin, with its typical symptoms: "I am not defined by my being, I am defined by my doings. Therefore, I need to achieve this and buy that to define me!" Failure-and sin-consciousness would be the currency of the entire religious industry! No one could buy or sell without being identified by the character, name and number-code [password] of their idol, the Beast - the make-belief slain and raised to life lamb with the Dragon's voice! (The entire industry of religion is based on this currency of sin-consciousness. The business of accusation [Satanas] flourishes in an environment of sin-consciousness. See John 2:13-16, Jesus then went to Jerusalem in time for the Jewish Passover. When jesus went into the temple He was shocked to find scores of traders selling their sacrificial items, cattle, sheep and doves. Even their money brokers were comfortably set up in the sanctuary area. (The business of sin-consciousness has taken over the mindset of religion - until Jesus arrived.) Then with a whip that He plaited of small strands, He drove everyone with their sheep and oxen out of the temple and overturned the tables of the money brokers so that their money went flying all over the place. (Jesus dramatically reveals that His Father has no delight in our religious sacrificial systems and its sin-conscious currencies. The word schoinos, is from skenos, tabernacle or skin - leather thongs - this is a profound prophetic picture of His own broken skin that would become the whip to drive out sin-consciousness from our minds - the ultimate cleansing of the Temple - the sanctuary of GOD within us! 1Peter 1:18-19.) He also drove the dove traders out with, 'How dare you turn My Father's house into a shopping mall?') This riddle demands solving! Now put your mind to it, here is the clue: calculate the number of the Beast and see how it points directly to the number of humanity - it is a trinity of sixes! (The numerical value of human life is six - Man-made religion is a mindset dominated by knowing oneself and others according to the flesh - the trinity of sixes is the mark of the counterfeit trinity that is defeated in the unfolding of the Lamb's triumph. In the imagery that follows, in the next chapter, John sees how the triune religious counterfeit system, the Dragon, the beast and the False Prophet are thoroughly stripped of their influence and dominion and brought to naught.

The name Ἰησοῦς Jesus is expressed by the number 888. Ἰ = 10; η = 8; σ = 200; ο = 70; ῦ = 400; ς = 200.

The Christ image in man is flawed by the veiled mind introduced by the Serpent's deception of the "I am not-ieda!" of Genesis 3. )

1John 3:8-12, Sin's source is a [1] fallen mindset, from the beginning! For this purpose the Son of GOD was revealed! His mission was to undo the works of the Evil one (the Devil, accuser and deceiver)! (The word, [1, G1228 from G1225 diaballō, to accuse, from G1223 and G906] diabolos, false accuser, is from (G1223) dia, channel of a thought, because of and (G906) ballo, to cast down with violence. Genesis 3:1-7) To discover one's authentic sonship in GOD, is to discover true freedom from sin. We are born of Him and His seed remains in us; This is the only possible reference to sober up the mind from the intoxicating influence of deception. (The incorruptible seed of our Father carries the exact pattern of the authentic life of our design! Jesus called the Devil, the father of lies. John 8:44) Cain's [1] killing of his brother Abel, is in such contrast to this! His motivation was clearly [2] sourced in the [3] poneros tree-system; His idea of Divine [4] favor was to count on his own works as being superior to his brother's faith righteousness. (Immediately after the fall, Adam named the woman Eloyim gave him, Eve, [in Hebrew (H2331) Chawah , and in Greek, Zoe.] He thus co-echos and reinforces the prophetic word that Eloyim gave him: Life in the face of death! "The seed of the woman, shall crush the deceiver's head!" (Gen. 3:14-15) The fallen mindset shall be destroyed! (In verse 15 we have the word (H6119 from H6117 ‛âqab, to restrain, resistance, from which we get the word (religare Latin for) religion lies, to be bound, in bondage, restrain) ‛iqqebâh, translated as heel.) So here, in their two sons, we have the first generation of fallen humanity confronted with their personal pursuit of a lost identity and a lost sense of value and favor. Caleb's motivation was clearly sourced [2, (G1537) ek, out of, origin] in the diabolos [cast down, mindset], which is so typical of the [3, G4190 a derivative of G4192 ponos, to anguish] poneros, tree-system. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil [poneros] represents humanity's lost sense of identity and righteousness, where the global pursuit of humanity would now be their constant effort to achieve righteousness by means of their own works. (Such as seen in Judaism and Islam to this day.) This inevitably leads to disappointment where shame replaces innocence, and union and fellowship were lost. The word evil, poneros, suggests to be full of hardships, labors and annoyances. Gen. 3:19, "In the sweat of your face shall you ate your bread." The sacrifice of Cain is exactly that! It represents his trust in the fruit of his own toil to gain him a "favorable [charin] standing with GOD.

Only John uses the word, [1, G4969] sphatzo, which speaks of a slaying. Four times in the book of Revelation he employs this word in the context of the slain Lamb of GOD.

See also Hebrews 11:4, "It was faith that made the difference between the sacrifices of Abel and Cain, and confirmed Abel's righteousness. GOD bore witness to righteousness as a gift rather than a reward! Even though he was murdered, his faith still has a voice today."

Philo a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher says, that in the dispute between Cain and Abel, Abel attributed all things to GOD, and Cain ascribed everything to himself; So that the controversy was about grace and works. [Philo lived c. 25 BCE - c. 50 CE]

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil represents a fallen identity; The thought that likeness with GOD could be earned through good intentions, rather than realizing the gift of life that already defines His image and likeness in us.) (The Mirror, with editing.)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall take up part 13-2a to the conclusion of this note. Now may our LORD richly bless both your and yours by increasing His knowledge (incarnate) within us all.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 13-1a, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Picking up at verse 12:9 of the notes on "Counterfeit Christianity, a religion of the wolf dressed in sheep's clothing," Jesus warned of false prophets (pastors, elders and teachers, and presbytery) who would be among us (Mat. 7:15). Jesus also said as recorded by Luke in, 10:18 the He saw Satan cast out of heaven. He also said in John 12:31 that now is the judgment of the world and now is the prince of this world cast out. Speaking of the actions of the cross's work.


Continuation of: "Counterfeit-Christianity, a religion of a wolf in sheep's clothing"

Revelation 12;9-10, So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission was to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] Herding-Heralds. ( The word, [1, G744 from G746] archaios, means ancient, of old, is from (G746) arche, means from the beginning. As Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning." The Greek word, [2, G3789 from G3700 ] ophis is translated serpent and comes from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. John 8:44, He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see Col. 2:14-15, he was made a public spectacle! Luke 10:18, And jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like lightning! also John 12:31, Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down. [When I am lifted up on the cross. John 12:32] The word often translated angel, [3, G32 derived from G71; compare G34 ] aggelos has two components, (G71) ago to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company.) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing. This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ.The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated. (The word [1, G2725 from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the Devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, downward and (G58) agora, to trade, a word used for all kinds of business in the public arena.)

Revelation 17:2-3, She engaged the kings of the earth with her harlotry intoxicating the earth dwellers with the wine of her passion and fornication. The Messenger then carried me into a desert place [in total contrast to the hustle and bustle of the busy trade routes of the oceans and the rivers] I saw transported there in spirit and saw a Woman seated upon a [1] scarlet colored Beast; With [2] blasphemous, insulting names written all over them like a label revealing the content of their [3] cargo. The Beast had seven heads and ten horns. (For reference to the same beast, of Rev. 13:1-10 and its second Partner in verses 11, 12 the Lamb with the Dragon's voice, later called the False Prophet and here, the Harlot. Together in their alliance with the Dragon they form the Counterfeit Trinity. Also Rev. 17:12.)

Revelation 19:20, And the Beast and the miracle working Puppet Partner, the False Prophet were arrested and cast into the Lake ablaze with Sulfur. These two were the ones, empowered by the Dragon to amaze and deceive those who were tattooed in their heads and hands with the character of the Beast and paying religious homage to it image. (The word [1, G2303 probably neuter of G2304] theion, Sulfur, brimstone, from (G2304) theios, godlike (neuter as noun, divinity): - divine, godhead. Sulfur is a yellow inflammable mineral substance found in quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea. this was also known as divine incense, because burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify, and to ward off diseases. Its medicinal values are well known even today.

Rev. 14:8-20, In the imagery here, John sees how the triune religious counterfeit system, the Dragon, the beast and the False Prophet are thoroughly stripped of their influence and dominion and brought to naught. The False Prophet is mentioned in Rev. 16:13 (KJV) "And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the Dragon, and out of the mouth of the Beast, and out of the mouth of the False Prophet." Here in Rev. 19:20 and also in 20:10, The Devil, who led them astray will be hurled into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone where is puppet partners, the Beast and the False Prophet have already been confined to, Day and Night they will be the subject of GOD'S touchstone for the ages of the ages - the very atmosphere of the entire universe will be thoroughly fumigated from any evidence of Satanas. (See notes on the Touchstone in Rev. 14:10) Rev. 13:11, Then I saw another wild animal; This one emerged out of the earth - it had two horns and resembled a young lamb; Yet it had a Dragon's voice. [The counterfeit "trinity" emerges - the one mirroring the other - 1/the Dragon-Accuser; 2/the seven headed sea-monster of religion with its leading role player, the head that was slain but became alive again; 3/ and now, here, the Dragon clothed in a lamb's-disguise; Later called, the false Prophet.] See the extended notes on The Lake of Fire at the end of this chapter.)

Rev. 15:2-3, Then I saw something that looked like an ocean on fire; Its liquid waters became a solid surface like transparent glass [1] molded in its heat. Standing tall in triumph on top of the glass sea, with their God-harps, were the redeemed ones who [2] emerged victorious [3] out of the grasp and claim of the false trinity-system of religious indoctrination - the Beast, its image, its character imprint and its password name and number-code. (The word, [2, G3528 from G3529 ] nikoontas is the Present Participle of (G3529) nikao, to conquer; The Present Participle describes an action thought of as simultaneous with the action of the main verb, [1] memigmenen - a victory having been forged in fire, which is the Perfect Passive Participle of (G3396) mignumi, to mingle, to mix. The Perfect Tense denotes an action which is completed in the past, but the effects of which are regarded as continuing into the present.

A reminder of the prophetic picture of Israel walking as it were on dry land through the ocean of waters (this speaking of humanity) when GOD led them out of Pharaoh's claim!

The preposition ek denotes origin - here, clearly pointing to the fact that these have escaped the tyranny of slavery to the corrupt religious system of a false identity.

This is the translation of the ages, where the Lamb that was slain enters the market place where slaves are sold and He redeems humanity - purchases us back out of the hands of the claim of accusation - Satanas - the Dragon, the Beast of religion, the false Prophet - humanity is redeemed from the idolatry of centuries of devotion to an image of their own making, reflecting a lost identity, a twisted downward mindset. The transaction-idea is to persuade our minds of our redeemed value. Jesus didn't buy us back from the Devil! A thief never becomes owner! Ps. 22:27, 24:1) This song of the redeemed echos the song of Moses, GOD'S servant and the song of the Lamb, singing: "The things you do are spectacular and amazing, LORD GOD Almighty. Righteousness and truth are Your trademark! You are the King of the ages and of the Nations." (See commentary note to this verse.)

In the genius of GOD, the scandal of the cross, revealed in the extremities of the Lamb's suffering as the scapegoat of the human race, disengaged every principality and pseudo mindset of opposition to the revelation of the Romance of the ages. (The Mirror, with editing.)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall spend some time on "The Mark of the Beast - Sin Conscious Currency." Now may the LORD increase our understanding of His mysteries.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 13-1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Here we are at the notes for between the chapters as written by the author of this Study Bible as taking a look at things Scriptural from a Redeemed mind perspective. I will break this into two parts 13-1 and 13-1a. And remember what was shared of Eph. 6:12 of 8-14. Our first area is titled:

Counterfeit Christianity - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Counterfeit Christianity is not a specific denomination, of which there are somewhere around 1500 of them the world over; its a veiled perception of mankind's authentic origin redeemed identity and innocence! Under attack just foretold by Jesus and the Paul. See Paul's take here in 2Corinthians 4:3-4, "If our message seems vague to anyone, it is not because we are withholding something from certain people! It is just because some are so stubborn in their efforts to uphold an outdated system that they don't see it. They are all equally found in Christ but they prefer to remain lost in the cul-de-sac language of the Mosaic Law! The survival and self-improvement programs of the [1] religious systems of this world veil the minds of the unbelievers; Exploiting their ignorance about their true origin and their redeemed identity of innocence. The veil of unbelief obstructs a person's view and keeps them from seeing what the light of the gospel so clearly reveals: the [2] glory of GOD is the image and likeness of our Maker redeemed in human form; This is what the gospel of Christ is all about." (The god of this [1, G165 compare G5550] aion, age, refers to the religious systems and governing structures of this world, (G5550) a particular interval or period of time. The unbelief that neutralized Israel in the wilderness is the same lie that we believe about ourselves; "We are grasshoppers, and the "enemy" is a giant beyond any proportion!" (Num. 13:33, Josh. 2:11, Heb. 4:6) "They failed to possess the promise due to unbelief." The blueprint [2, G1391 from the base of G1380] doxa, glory of GOD, is what Adam lost on behalf of humanity. [See Eph. 4:18])

Revelation 13:3, 11-16, "One of its heads appeared to be [1] slain then it was miraculously revived and was restored to health again. The entire human race was mesmerized by this." (Here the "Christian-Religion" is represented by the same multi-headed Beast (this took place during Paul and Peters days under Roman Constantine and the Roman Church's rule and reign.) - mimic's the slain and resurrected Lamb - Only John saw this and uses the word, [1, G4696 translated wounded ] sphatz, which speaks of a brutal slaying. Four times in the book of Revelation he employs this word with direct reference to the slain Lamb of GOD, and once in 1John 3:12 in reference to Cain's [1] killing of his brother Abel. see commentary notes there.

There is no saving power or relevance in a death and resurrection-belief that fails to see humanity's co-inclusion in the same event. In the mind and belief of GOD, an inseparable association exists, where, together with Jesus, humanity died and the same human race was co-revived and co-raised! Hosea 6:2, "after two days He will revive us on the third day he will raise us up!" This happened while we were still dead (asleep) in our sins and trespasses. Eph. 2:5-6.)....Then I saw another wild animal; This one emerged out of the earth - it had two horns and resembled a young lamb; Yet it had a Dragon's voice. (The counterfeit "trinity" emerges - the one mirroring the other - the Dragon Accuser, the seven-headed sea-monster of religion with its leading role player, the head that was slain but became alive again and now the Dragon clothed in lamb's-disguise.) Even though it had the appearance of a lamb, it operated under the same authority as the previous beast - under the watchful eye of the Dragon! [Counterfeit-Christianity as a religion is a wolf in sheep's clothing! making it harder to discern.] It's the same old Dragon in a lamb's disguise! It's mission was to engage the [1] earthbound dwellers to worship the counterfeit - the slaughtered animal that was restored to life out of its death. (The historic releveance of the death and resurrection of the Lamb is in the revelation of humanity's co-inclusion - Jesus deid our due death and went into our hell and we were co-quickened in His resurrection and our co-seated position in Him in heavenly places!

Again John employs the word, [1, G2730 from G2596 and G3611] katoikeo which is from (G2596) kata, meaning downward and (G3611) oikeo, to dwell or set up home - thus to be earthbound. Rev. 13:8.

In Matthew 7:15 Jesus is speaking, 'Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but are inwardly ravenous wolves.' In his sight - enopion autou. In the eye of the first beast who gets his authority from the Dragon. Rev. 13:3) Deceiving the earth-dwellers, dazzling them with signs, while operating like a puppet on a string under the watchful eye of the Beast. The instruction was for the earth-dwellers to make an [1] idol-image of the "lamb" who was slain with a [2] knife and then revived again! (The word [1, G1540 from G1503 eikō, meaning to resemble] eikon, means image or likeness - this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD revealed and redeemed in human form! Idolatry is a projection of an image of one's own making. Idolatry is the crux of religion - it is an expressive business since an idol is like a slot machine at a casino! it remains hungry and it is wired to bite and bankrupt! The word, [2, G3162] machaira, is used for a large knife (a double edged sword), in this case used in killing an animal, typically in the slaughter of animals for sacrifice. Religion has a life of its own - the idea was that since the Dragon has lost its accusation claim against the human race in the heavenlies, [Rev. 12:8-9] it now has to find a pseudo, make-belief future existence in the icons of man's imagination. We hear this and see it every day in our contacts with others who declare they are of faith.) This lamb-like Beast [resembling the typical Christian religion] gave its man-made mirror image breath and a voice to speak and threaten to kill all who would not worship the image. Its mission is to mirror-imprint its character upon everyone's hands and minds in order to manipulate what they think and do. ( The deception of the religious structures of this world which engage humanity with a counterfeit trinity, playing out in counterfeit "worship" based on a counterfeit identity, and an economy, built upon the business of fake, "what's-in-it-for-me-friendship" and adulterous fornication. Religions harlotry intoxicates all the nations, even the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her; And the merchants of the earth become rich from the power of her make-belief luxuries.

Mankind became snared in the perverted harlotry system of religion and by the lamb's doing, is now dramatically redeemed to the bliss of the romance of the ages! It is for this reason that we do and say what we do and say! as we've come out from among them actively back in 2007 when by inspiration we heard again 2Cor. 6:11-7:3 and saw what is was saying to us.) (The Mirror, with editing)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall proceed with 13-1a to complete this note.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 13:11, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Keeping things on an even flow and keel, we are looking into the war of Ephesians 6:12 of 10-17, this war is best brought to the forefront in Revelation chapters 6 through 20 which many of the religious nature over look, because they are part of the darkness, the black hole described in verse 12. It for many remains a mystery because it is tied directly the false religion of man's imagination, one of the 6's of man in Revelation 13. Okay, our subject are verses 11 through 18.


Revelation 13:11-18 "And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, and deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six." (KJV)

Revelation 13:11-18 "Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666 (6-6-6)." (ESV)

Revelation 13:11-18 "Then I saw another wild animal; This one emerged out of the earth - it had two horns and resembled a young lamb, yet it had a Dragon's voice. (The counterfeit "trinity" emerges - the one mirroring the other - the Dragon accuser, the seven-headed sea-monster of religion with its leading role player, the head that was slain but became alive again and now the Dragon clothed in a lamb's-disguise.) Even though it had the appearance of the Lamb, it operates under the same authority as the previous Beast - under the watchful eye of the Dragon! [Counterfeit-Christianity as a religion is a wolf, the old fox that climbed over the corral/fence to gain entry into the church, in sheep's clothing!] It is the same old Dragon in a Lamb's disguise! It's mission is to engage the [1] earthbound dwellers to worship the counterfeit - the slaughtered animal that was restored to life out of its death. (The historic relevance of the death and resurrection of the Lamb is in the revelation of humanity's co-inclusion-Jesus died our death and went into our hell and we are co-quickened in His resurrection and are co-seated together within Him in heavenly places! Jesus is the door of John 10:5, 7-16; of Gal. 2:20.

Again John employs the word, [1, G2730 from G2596 and G3611] katoikeo from (G2596) kata, down and (G3611) oikeo, to dwell or set up home - thus to be earthbound. Rev 13:8.

Matthew 7:15, 'Beware of false Prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.' In His sight - enopion autou. In the eye of the first Beast who gets his authority from the Dragon - Rev. 13:3.) It had the power to mesmerize the masses with great signs - even fire (gold) falling out of the sky, (Reminds of Pharaoh's magicians. 1Cor. 1:22, The Jews crave signs [to confirm their doubts] while the Greeks revel in philosophical debate! [Both groups are addicted to the same soul realm.] The supernatural is not proof of faith - Israel witnessed the supernatural for 40 years, day and night but an entire generation died in unbelief, failing to possess the promise, by believing a lie about themselves! Look at Num. 13:33 and Joshua 2:11.) deceiving the earth-dwellers, dazzling them with their magic while operating like a puppet on a string under the watchful eye of the Beast. The instruction was for the earth-dwellers to make an [1] idol-image of this "lamb" who was slain with a [2] knife (double-edged sword) and then revived again! (The word, [1, G1504] eikon, means image or likeness - this is the theme of the Bible and redemption; The image and likeness of GOD revealed and redeemed in human form! idolatry is a projection of an image of one's own making. Idolatry is the crux of religion - it is expensive business since man's idol is like a slot machine at a casino or a football/basketball/baseball/hockey game! They all are hungry and it is wired/fixed to bite and bankrupt you! The word, [2, G3162] machaira is used for a large knife, used for killing animals typically in the slaying of a sacrifice. Religion has a life of its own - the idea is that since the Dragon has lost its accusation claim against the human race in the heavenlies, [Rev. 12:8-10] it now had to find a pseudo, make-belief, future existence in the icons of man's imagination.) This lamb-like Beast [resembling the typical Christian religion] gave its man-made mirror image breath and a voice to speak and threaten to kill all who would not worship the image. Its mission is to mirror-imprint its character upon everyone's hands (to control finances, the second 6) and mindset in order to manipulate what they think and do. ( So what is the mark of the beast all about? The Greek word translated "mark," is the word (G5480 from the same as G5482) charagma, a stamp, an imprinted mark from (G5482) charax or charakter, just like Hebrews 1:1-3, the son radiates the character of the Father. Either the character of the Father or the character of the fallen mindset will influence our actions (hand) because it is what engages our thoughts (forehead). Just like in Isaiah 55:8-11, where GOD says, 'Your thoughts are not My thoughts; Therefore your ways are not My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your (unredeemed) ways and My thoughts than your (unredeemed) thoughts....but My word will incarnate, and saturate earth (flesh) just like the rain (grace) and snow cancel the distance between heaven and earth! Instead of thorn, the fir and instead of the brier, the myrtle! This explains the first part of Isaiah 55 - Ho! Everyone who is thirsty-disappointed in their own efforts to buy that which cannot be purchased with the currency of their own achievements; Desperate to escape the sense of unworthiness, lack and condemnation; Paying any price in the hope to become [what they in reality already are by design!]. This is the basis of the mindset of the "I-am-not-tree-system!" Isaiah 55:1, Your thirst drives you to the waters but you have no money; I urge you to buy without your currency and drink priceless wine and eat the finest wheat [perceived value] - Psalm 147:3 - Set, He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.] Your painful and wearisome labor adds no value to your life! Hear Me! Incline your ears! I want to honor and indulge you with that which truly satisfies! This is the bread your soul craves; Thus is your true sustenance!

Adam Clarke comments, "Why should we be so zealously attached to a doctrine from which our souls derive neither comfort nor nourishment?") The intent was clear: to control the world markets by manipulation people's minds and behavior with the idea of the original sin, with its typical symptoms: "I am not defined by my being, I am defined by my doing. Therefore, I need to achieve this and that to define me!" Failure-and sin-consciousness would be the the currency of the entire religious industry! No one could buy or sell without being identified by the character, name and number-code [password, your Iphone will do fine] of their idol, the Beast - the make-belief slain and raised to life lamb with the Dragon's voice! ( The entire industry of religion is based on this currency of sin-consciousness. The business of accusation [Satanas] flourishes in an environment of sin-consciousness. See John 2:13-16, "Jesus went into Jerusalem in time for the Jewish Passover. When Jesus went into the temple He was shocked to find scores of traders selling their sacrificial items, cattle, sheep and doves. Even their money brokers were comfortably set up in the sanctuary. (The business of sin-consciousness had taken over the mindset of religion - until Jesus arrived.) Then with a whip that He plaited of small strands, he drove everyone with their sheep and oxen out of the temple and overturned the tables of the money brokers so that their money went flying all over the place. (Jesus dramatically reveals that His Father has no delight in our religious sacrificial systems and its sin-consciousness currencies. The word schoinos, is from skenos, tabernacle or skin - leather thongs - this is a profound prophetic picture of His own broken skin that would become the whip to drive our sin-consciousness from our minds - the ultimate cleansing of the Temple - the sanctuary of GOD within us! 1Pet. 1:18-19.) he also drove the dove traders out with, "How dare you turn My father's house into a shopping mall!") This riddle demands solving! Now put your mind to it, here is the clue: calculate the number of the beast and see how it points directly to the number of humanity - it is a trinity of sixes! (The number value of human life is 6 - Man-made religion is a mindset dominated by knowing oneself and others according to the flesh - the trinity of sixes is the mark of the counterfeit trinity that is defeated in the unfolding of the Lamb's triumph. In the imagery that follows, in the next chapter, John sees how the triune religious counterfeit systems, the Dragon, the Beast and the False Prophet are thoroughly stripped of their influence and dominion and brought to naught.

The name (G2424) Ἰησοῦς, Iēsous, Jesus has its origin (H3091 יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, yehôshûa‛, from H3068 and H3467), is expressed by the number 888. I = 10; η = 8; σ = 200; ο = 70; ῦ = 400; ς = 200.

Written in full, heksakosioi, (G5516, the Greek alphabet (intermediate between the 5th and 6th), used as numbers; denoting respectively 600, 60 and 6; 666 as a numeral. Vincent makes the following observation, the name of Christ abridged, and E the emblem of the Serpent, so that the sublimated sense is the Messiah of Satanas.) (The Mirror, with editing.)

With our next visit we shall again look into the chapter notes for chapter 13 they breakdown as follows: Counterfeit-Christianity as a religion is a wolf in sheep's clothing, The Mark of the Beast - the currency of sin-consciousness, Notes on An Open Heaven. Now may the LORD of All enlighten us to His ways as promised.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 13:7, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

With the introduction that took place with chapter 6 and the seven seals, we are seeing the evidence of Ephesians 6:12 of 10-17, being played out before our eyes. The mystery of this world wide war is being peeled back with each new complete thought within each chapter of Revelation. This should become more apparent as we get into Revelation at least through to chapter 20, where we see the defeat of Ophis. But first a recap of Ephesians 6:12 of 10-17 as it contains the description of those truly born again (co-crucified, co-descended, co-resurrected and co-ascended in Christ Jesus, known as Saints of GOD.) from above as being one with GOD, in the KJV:


Ephesians 6:12; 10-17 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of GOD, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness (the stark darkness where there is no light as in a black hole) of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of GOD, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (KJV)


Now for our target scriptures of Rev. 13:7-10:


Revelation 13:7-10 "And it was given unto him to make war with the Saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If any man have an ear, let him hear. He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the Saints." (KJV)

Revelation 13:7-10 "Also it was allowed to make war on the Saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. If anyone has an ear, let him hear: if anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the Saints." (ESV)

Revelation 13:7-10 "And it was given the mission to wage war against [1] those who have discovered their wholeness in Christ and to conquer them and to dominate the entire spectrum of people-groupings; Every tribe, tongue and nation. ( The word, [1, G40, from ἅγος hagos (an awful thing) compare G53 hagnos, clean, [H2282]; sacred, blameless, innocent] hagios, saints, refers to wholeness (healing, the restoring that which had been lost) of body soul and spirit - see 1Cor. 1:30. The words remind us of Daniel 7:21-23. Where there seemed to be no escape from the Beat's rule. However, the fact that the beast failed in its mission is already celebrated in Rev. 5:13, as well as in Rev. 7:9, At this moment I saw a massive throng of people, impossible to count, standing tall and innocent; Everyone of them dressed in white with psalm branches in their hands; They [1] escaped everything that could possibly define them as a non-Jewish, Gentile world! In fact, every sphere of society were there - including the entire spectrum of people-groupings; All tribal identities with their unique language-specific dialect preferences; They were all present facing the Throne and the Lamb as the people of the planet! (The preposition [1] ek, points to source or origin; Humanity was delivered out of their national, geographical and historical identities! Seven times in the book of Revelation human society is addressed in the most all=inclusive fashion, with a similar grouping of words. Rev. 5:9, 7:9, 10:11, 11:19, and here in 13:7, 14:6 and 17:15. Also note Rev. 5:13 and 11:15.) The plan was to engage the entire [1] earthbound population of the planet to worship the Beast. (The counterfeit "slain and risen lamb") This would endorse the idea (of religion) that there were individuals, since the [3] fall of the [4] cosmos, whose [2] names were not included in the [5] slain Lamb's Book of Life. (The word, [1, G2730 from G2596 and G3611 ] katoikeo, to dwell, is from (G2596) kata, meaning down ward, and (G3611) oikeo, to dwell or set up home - thus, to be earthbound. This Adam did by his eating of the fruit. Paul invites us to engage our thoughts with resurrection realities and to see ourselves co-raised and seated together with Christ in heavenly places! Col. 3:1-3. Rev. 17:8 also 16:16.

In the context of verse 6, clearly the target of the "blasphemy" was to insult and interrogate the [2] Name! See Eph. 3:15, Every family in heaven and on earth originated in Him as His humanity, the family unite had its beginning in Him and it remains the authentic identity of every Nation. The entire industry of accusation is about the blatant blasphemy of the name that reveals and redeems humanity's original identity.

"The Book of Life" - this language is taken from the custom of registering the names of persons in a list, roll, or catalogue. In Jewish tradition there was a prevailing fear that your name might be blotted out of the Book of Life if your behavior did not please GOD. See Exodus 32:32, Here the suggestion is that some names were not even written in the Lamb's Book of Life to begin with! See also Rev. 17:8,..."the ones whose names have not been written in the Book of Life from the fall of the world." This idea would obviously boost the Calvinistic deception of election, that if you're not "chosen," you're doomed - which is a ridiculous contradiction to the entire context and conclusion of the Gospel! See the notes on the Book of Life at the end of chapter 17.

The word, [5] esphagmenou, is the Perfect Passive Participle of the verb, (G4969) sphazo, to slay in sacrifice. The Perfect Participle is used to describe a state that exists at the time as a result of action completed prior to the time of the main verb. The basic thought of the perfect tense is that the progress of an action has been completed and the results of this action are continuing on, in full effect. In other words, the progress of the action has reached its culmination and the finished results are now present.

The word, [4, G2889 from the base of G2865 kolumbaō, from a primary word κολυμβος kolumbos, to take care of, to heal to health or wholeness] kosmos, in the NT refers to the entire human family and their social structures. The word often translated foundation, is (G2602 katabolē, from G2598 kataballō, is from G2596 and G906) kataballo, is from (G2596) kata and (G906) ballo, meaning, "to fall away, to put in a lower order or place," instead of (G2310 from a derivative of G5087 tithēmi, a prolonged form of a primary word θέω theō, an upright posture) themelios, meaning "foundation, conception of the world" [See Ephesians 2:20; also Rev. 21:14, 19]; Thus, translated as "the fall of the world," instead of "the foundation of the world." The entire "Fall" was a falling away in our minds from our true identity as the image and likeness bearers of Elohim. Just like woman, were we all deceived to believe a lie about ourselves, which is the fruit of the "I-am-not-tree." We all, like sheep have gone astray. [Isaiah 53:6]

See 1Peter 1:20, he was always destined in GOD'S prophetic thought; GOD knew even before the fall of the world order that His son would be the Lamb, to be made manifest in these last days, because of you! [You are the reason Jesus died and was raised!]) Now listen up with your inner ears! here is something for [1] those who have discovered their wholeness in Me to patiently ponder and perceive by faith! Being taken [2] captive by the spear and killed by the sword made death a doorway into the very domain in which humanity was held captive - [now to be led out triumphantly as the Lamb's trophies! "Saints."]. (The word, [1, G40] hagios, saints, refers to wholeness of body soul and spirit - see 1Cor. 1:30 and Rom. 1:7. the word, [2, G161from G164 aichmalōtos, from αἰχμή aichmē, a prisoner of war, the same as G259 ] aichmalotizo, is from (G139 akin to G142) aichme, spear and (G259) halosis, to capture, thus, to arrest (the root word of religion) at spear point. See also John 18:3, "Judas was given a Roman military cohort of about 600 soldiers to accompany him; They came together with temple officers from the chief priests and Pharisees with torches, lanterns and their weapons."

Paul sees captive humanity taken captive in the death, descent into hell and resurrection and ascension of the incarnate Word, the man Jesus Christ. See Psalm 68:18, which Paul quotes in Eph. 4:8, When He ascened up on high, He led captivity captive, and repossessed His gifts in man, in order that even the backsliding, the headstrong, the wayward, the rebellious may rest; or may now inhabit - Oh Jahweh GOD. (The Hebrew word, shakan, means to inhabit.)

In the Septuagint, this Psalm is Ps. 67:19, and reads, anebes eis hupsos, echmaloteusas aichmalosian elabes domata en anthropo - "You ascended on high taking captive captivity and repossessed Your gifts in men." See Eph. 2:6, We are also elevated in His ascension to be equally welcome in the Throne room of the heavenly realm where we are now seated together with Him in His authority. We were born anew in His resurrection. 1Pet. 1:3, Hos. 6:2.

See Mirror Bible for Eph. 4:8 which reads, "Scripture confirms that he led us as trophies in His triumphant procession (seen by and witnessed to by the guards of Mat 27:51-54) on high; He [1] repossessed His gifts (likeness) in human form." Paul quoted from Ps. 68:18, which is verse 19 in the Hebrew text. You ascended on high, You led captivity captive [in Your resurrection from the dead] [1] lakachta mattanoth baadam, You have taken gifts in human form, in Adam. [The gifts which Jesus Christ distributes in us He has received in us, in and by virtue of His incarnation. Commentary by Adam Clarke.) (The Mirror Bible, with editing.)

The LORD willing we should be able to finish this chapter with our next visit. Until then may the LORD confirm within us all the revelation of Christ in you, en us.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 13:1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

When we were leaving the short section of between the chapter of chapter 12 I asked if what is to be revealed in chapter 13 could be impacted by Ephesians 6:12 of 10-17, here is what it states from the ESV translation: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Before and after this passages the reader is encouraged to put on the full armor of GOD. This one act is not possible unless one knows who they are in the redemption scenario of Galatians 2:20, this acquired by inspiration from within our redeemed being. Jesus is said by John in 3:5-7 this in the ESV, Jesus answered, "'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit (many translations say, "water and blood," here; our joint/co-death, co-burial, co-decendsion, co-resurrection and co-ascension takes place within the sphere of water and blood), he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'" So what we have been saying and teaching is exactly what Jesus said herein.  Okay! It's time to get into what the author of the Mirror Study Bible has to reveal in chapter 13 of Revelation. Here is how it breaks down:


Revelation 13:1-6, 7-10, 11-18:

Revelation 13:1-6 "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, "Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven." (KJV)

Revelation 13:1-6 "And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?" And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven." (ESV)

Revelation 13:1-6 "As I stood upon the sand of the seashore, I saw a ferocious Beast emerging out of the waters. It had ten horns and seven heads and every horn was wrapped in royal diadems. And written upon its heads were slanderous, blasphemous names. (Have you ever wondered why the name Jesus, not Buddha, Mohammad or Elvis Presley or any other influential name in history or modern times, is the name that is most commonly used as a swear word? See Ephesians 3:15, Every family in heaven and on earth originates in Him; His is humanity's family name and He remains the authentic identity of every Nation. Also Ephesians 1:21, GOD has given Jesus a Name that is beyond comparison above any other name in the heavenly realm or upon the earth for all time and eternity! The salvation that He worked is the greatest source of frustration and embarrassment to the religious systems of this world. What the Name of Jesus represents puts religion out of business!

The imagery reminds us of Daniel 7:3. Also Rev. 17:8, "This wild Beast from the sea," as in Dan. 7:17 and 7:23.) This wild animal looked like a leopard with the powerful paws of a [1] bear and the mouth of a lion. And the Dragon gave its assumed power to the Beast; Also its throne and great authority. ([1, G715 from G714] arktos, bear, from (G714) arkeo, to be possessed of great strength. Throne, is from (G2362 thronos, from θράω thraō (to sit) thrao, to sit; a stately seat. The Satanas-system is what empowers religion.) One of its heads appeared to be [1] slain then it miraculously revived and was restored to health again. The entire human race was mesmerized by this. (Here the "Christian-Religion" is represented by the same multi-headed Beast - mimicking the slain and resurrected Lamb - Only John uses the word, [1, G4969 translated "wounded" in the KJV] sphatzo, which speaks of a brutal slaying. Four times in the book of Revelation he employs this word with direct reference to the slain Lamb of GOD, and once in 1John 3:12, in reference to Cain's [1] killing of his brother Abel. See commentary notes there.

There is no saving power or relevance in a death and resurrection-belief that fails to see humanity's co-inclusion in the same event. In the mind and behalf of GOD, an inseparable association exists, where, together with Jesus, humanity died and the same human race was co-revived and co-raised! Hosea 6:2, "After two days He will revive us on the third day He will raise us up!" This happened while we were still dead (in deep sleep) in our sins and trespasses. Eph. 2:5-6.) They all worshiped both the Dragon who gave its power to the Beast as well as the Beast itself. Convinced that it had no equal and that it was invincible. (The Dragon is the source-system of accusation empowering the Beast of the religion of performance and self-effort with its inevitable fruit of judgment and condemnation.) The Beast, was given a loud, boastful and blasphemous mouth for the duration of forty two months. (see verse 2, The Dragon gave its assumed power to the Beast; Also its throne and great authority. Forty and two months - menas tesserakonta kai duo - accusative of extent of time. The period is also mentioned by Daniel in 7:25 and 12:7. It occurs in three forms in Revelation, forty-two months, here and Rev. 13:5; 1260 days, Rev. 11:3, 12:6; time, times and half times or 3-1/2 years, Rev. 12:14 and in Daniel. This symbolic period points to the duration of the prophesying of the two witnesses, of the sojourn of the woman in the wilderness as well as the 3 and a half years of Jesus' ministry - from His baptism to His crucifixion.) It hurled its accusations in GOD'S face, while blaspheming His Name and tabernacle and those dwelling in the heavenliest. (The word, [1] pros ton theon positions the Accuser to now face GOD'S image and likeness incarnate in human form, since there was no trace of accusation present in the heavenliest, having been thoroughly expelled form any further presence or relevance in the heavenly sphere. [Rev. 12:8-10] The significance of heaven endorsing the tabernacle of GOD on earth - in both its prophetic symbolism as well as its tangible unveiling in incarnate human life, is now the target of accusation and every blasphemous utterance of this Beast who takes its authority from Mr. Accusation himself!

and them that dwell in heaven; kai tous en too ouranoo skenountas - in contrast to those whose minds are still trapped in earthbound-mode! see verse 8.) (The Mirror, with editing)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall carry on with verse 7. Until then may our LORD open our hearts to properly receive His revelation.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 12-2, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are at verse 13 of chapter 12 in the between the chapter notes of the author of the Mirror Study Bible. With that said lets get at it, shall we?

Notes on Ophis the old Serpent:

Revelation 12:13-16, As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenliest and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then waters flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In His death, burial into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the Accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation.)

John 3:14-15, (This is my mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!) 'Remember how Moses lifted up the [1] serpent in the wilderness even so the son of man will be lifted up! (John 12:31-33, "'Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out; and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all judgment unto Me.' He said this to show by what death He was to die." Rev. 12:9. John 3:13-14, are most significant since they point to the very essence of the Mission of Jesus - the co-begotteness of the human race now redeemed in our co-crucifixion (Gal. 2:20) and co-resurrection on the third day (Hos. 6:2-3) into (John 3:3, 7) newness of life! 1Peter 1:3. The word serpent in the Greek is [1] ophis. See extended notes on Ophis, the old Serpent at the end of Rev. chapter 12.) In the same prophetic pattern, I will be lifted up for all to see and be equally persuaded in the echo of the life of the ages now redeemed within them!'

Revelation 20:2, And He overpowered the Dragon, in its every disguise as the old Serpent in the garden in Genesis, also called the Devil, or going under the name, Satan, and chained him up for a thousand years. (From David to Jesus is a thousand years! Rev. 3:7, 'I have the key of David.' as prophesied in Isaiah 22:22! 'Yes, I unlocked the entrance and none [of the old mindsets] can access it!' The links in the chain, are the prophetic words in the mouth of David and the Prophets till John the Baptist. These word already chained Satanas to the irreversible intention of GOD. Mat. 12:29, Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. See Extended Notes on The Thousand Years at the end of chapter 20.)

The LORD willing we shall begin chapter 13 in our next visit. Now I wonder what we shall find therein, will it have anything to do with Ephesians 6:12, where we find the war of all wars number 3?; which states: "Eph 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (KJV),,,,Eph 6:12 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." (ESV) This passage has for ages caused much misinformation and confused understanding, But!

Until then may the LORD again increase our understand.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 12-1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

I will try to limit my work here to two parts.

Notes on Ophis the Old Serpent:

2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him." (KJV)

2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough." (ESV)

2Corinthians 11:3 "I am concerned for you that you might [1] pine away through the [2] illusion of separation from Christ and that, just like Eve, you might become [3] blurry-eyed and [4] deceived into believing a lie about yourselves. The temptation was to exchange the truth about our completeness (I am) with the idea of incompleteness (I am not) and shame; Thinking that perfection required your toil and all manner of wearisome labor! (The word, [1, G5351] phteiro, means to pine or waste away, to whither. Any idea of separation causes one to whither away in loneliness! The word, [2, G572 from G573 haplous, from G1 (as a particle of union) and the base of G4120] haplotes, is from (G1) hama , a particle of union, and (G4120) pleko, to braid or plait together; sometimes translated, simplicity or unmixed. The Greek word, [3, G3789 from G3700] ophis, is translated serpent, is from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. The word [4, G1818 from G1537 and G538 ] exapatao , is from (G1537) ek , source (G538) + apateo, apathy is the source of deception, to be without faith, believing a lie about yourself! Hebrews 4:6, Israel died in the wilderness because of their unbelief. [Both Adam and Israel believed a lie about themselves. Num. 13:33, Josh. 2:11; 2Cor. 4:4] The word [5, G3834 from G3835  panourgos, crafty, from G3956 and G2041 ] panourgia, is from the words (G3956) pas, all, and (G2041) ergon, work or toil, where your entire existence is reduced to wearisome labor. This word is often translated, cunning or craftiness. See also 2Corinthians 4:2, "WE have renounced hidden agendas [employing a little bit of the law in an attempt to "balance" out grace]; We have distanced ourselves from any obscure craftiness to manipulate GOD'S word to make it mean what it does not say!")

Revelation 12:7-10, 13-16, "Mikael and his Shepher-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Verses Jesus' face to face temptation on humanity's behalf. "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36. Also the comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Col. 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see Daniel 2:35 - the little stone against whom the gates of hades shall not prevail - the Chip of the old Block demolished the pseudo man-made identity. There are numeral references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission was to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] Herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 arche, middle voice of G757 archō, first] archaios, ancient, of old; is from (G746) arche, from the beginning. as Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning." The Greek word, [2] ophis is translated serpent and comes from optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see also Col. 2:14-15, he was made a public spectacle! Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like lightning!' Also John 12:31, Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down. [When I am lifted up on the cross. John 12:32.] Also John 3:14 [This is My mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!] Remember how Moses lifted up the serpent [ophis] in the wilderness even so the Son of man will be lifted up!) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "Now is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminated in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated. ( The word, [1, G2725 from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, downward and (G58) agora, to trade; a word used for all of business in the public arena.

Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Greek preposition, [1] ek , out of; source; origin.)

John 12:28, 'Father! Glorify Your name!' and immidately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!'" ) (the Mirror, with editing.)

Until our next visit the LORD willing when we shall begin at verse 13 of chapter 12. May the LORD lift any and all burdens from you and yours.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:13, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are looking into the falling star and those who were swept out of heaven by his tail, the old Dragon the accuser of humanity as he is pictured throughout the ages by those of his nature of deception and lies. Today these people want nothing more than to do his biding by ruling the world through the works of the flesh in, the financial systems, religious institutions and their systems aa well as Governmental systems of this worlds orders. They work under cover of darkness virtually unknown and unnoticed even their title given of them remains shrouded in mystery, Illuminati. It is made up of many common and well known organizations and institutions so that they themselves appear harmless and most popular, well accepted by all. Okay, lets see what we may find out of the feared Dragon. For the next few chapters we shall see in great detail the effects of this vulgar and most detestable being. And as stated in the beginning chapter 12 through the end we are looking at the 3th world war of undisclosed portions and magnitudes. Even the individual identity of its army members remains an unknown, but this one things we have seen it is composed of 1/3 of the worlds population in some form.


Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." (KJV)

Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea." (ESV)

Revelation 12:13-17 "As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenlies and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then water flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In his death, burial and decent into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation. This we have witnessed in our own day and time by the impeachment process.) The fact that the woman escaped his pursuit extremely infuriated the Dragon, so he turned his attention to contend with the remnant of her seed who treasured [1] the completeness of GOD'S fulfilled purpose echoing the testimony of Jesus! (The word [1, G1785 from G1781 entellomai, is composed of two components G1722 and the base of G5056] entole, which is often translated commandment or precept:  (G1722) en, in and (G5056, is from a primary word τέλλω tellō) telos, to set out for a definite point or goal; The point aimed at as a limit, that is, by implication, the conclusion of an act or state, the result; The ultimate or prophetic purpose. Strong's 5056, See 1John 2:3, in the Mirror Study Bible) The [2, G3141 from G3144 martus, means witness] testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. Rev. 19:10. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) (The Mirror, with editing.)

The LORD willing our next visit will be looking at the extended note on this chapter titled "Notes on Ophis, the old Serpent." Until then may the LORD again increase our understanding of Him Who Is!

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:7, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are about to see what the Lord Jesus spoke of when He stated that He saw the devil thrown out of heaven, in Luke 10:18. We are about to hear the witness to this event. If I might take a liberty here to say that those who focus on demonology are those who may have something to hide.


Revelation 12:7-12 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; And the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; Neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." (KJV)

Revelation 12:7-12 " Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" (ESV)

Revelation 12:7-12 "Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Jesus faced this temptation on humanity's behalf, "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36, Also my comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Colossians 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see also Daniel 2:35, - the little stone against the pseudo man-made identity. There are numerious references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission is to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 from G756 ] archaios, ancient, primeval, of old; is from (G746 archomai, to rehearse old wivestails.) arche, from the beginning. As Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning" the Greek word, [2, G3789 from G3700 optomai, the first a (middle voice) prolonged form of the second (primary) which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternates of G3708; to gaze (that is, with wide open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance): - appear, look, see, shew self.] (G3789) ophis is translated serpent and comes from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusions. In John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see Colossians 2:14-15, "he was made a public spectacle!" Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like a lightening bolt!' Also in John 12:31, 'Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down!' ['When I am lifted up on the cross.' John 12:32] The word often translated angel, [3, G32 aggellō (was probably derived from G71; compare G34] aggelos has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company.) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; it is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated." (The word, [1, G2725 is from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the Devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, meaning downward and (G58) agora, to trade; A word used for all kinds of business in the public arena.

Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Geek preposition, [1] ek, out of; source; origin.)

John 12:28-33, "'Father! Glorify Your name!' And immediately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!' the crowd heard the voice and said that it had thundered; Others thought it was the voice of an Shepherd-Messenger. Jesus replied, 'This voice was not for My sake but for yours!' (Signs are for unbelievers. 1Corinthians 2:14-15.) This is the judgment of this world; It is the moment where the authority of the world-systems are cast out!' ( The serpent's head is about to be crushed! Gen. 3:15, Col. 2:14-15) When I am [1] lifted up from the earth, I will draw all judgment to Me! (He would be lifted up oh became the doorway for Him to descend into the depths of our hell, then, according to the prophetic word in Hosea 6:2, after two days be lifted up as representative of the human race, out of the lowest parts of the earth and elevated to the highest heavens! Ephesians 4:8-9, see also Eph. 2:5-6 and Col. 3:1-3. All things include all of humanity and their judgment. The subject of the sentence as from the previous verse is the judgment of the world - thus the primary thought here is that in His death, Jesus would draw every definition of judgment upon Himself! In John 3:14, 8:28, acts 2:33, 1John 3:5, we have witnessed with our own eyes how, in the unveiling of the prophetic word, when He was [1] lifted up upon the cross as the Lamb of GOD, He lifted up our sins and broke their dominion and rule over us! [John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of GOD, who takes away [airo] the sin of the world! The word [1, G142] airo means to lift up]) This he said to point to the way in which he would die. (See John 19:15 - Lift Him up! Lift Him up! Crucify Him!) Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers [representing the entire host of heaven - including all the multitudes previously mentioned] conquered the Dragon because of the blood of the little Lamb and the word of their testimony! They did not believe that the agape of life discovered in Christ can be threatened or [1] terminated in death! (The blood of the Lamb brought closure to every possible accusation against the human race. This is the testimony of the prophetic word announcing the Good News throughout the ages. The word achri - the end; The idea of terminating. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) An [1] eruption of the belly-laughter followed in the heavenlies and in all those inhabiting this realm. Woe to the land and sea for the Devil was cast down there in great embarrassment, seeing that his time has run out! (The word, [1, G2165 is from G2095 and G5424 ] euphraino , jubilant, is from (G2095) eu, well done; Extravagantly good; and (G5424) phren, the midriff or diaphram, the innermost parts of the heart. This makes Paul's appeal in Col. 3:1-3 so relevant! Engagae your minds with heavenly dimension realities and not with the earthbound soul realm. See Notes on Armageddon, Rev. 16.) (The Mirror, with editing.)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall pick things up with verse 13. Until then may our LORD increase our knowing of Him in all things.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:4, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We were just introduced to the woman in labor and the Dragon of ancient folklore, just as had been done all alone in the account of Christ's victory as humanity's Redeemer. We are about to come upon Christ being our Salvation from that same ancient folklore and superstitions of man's imagination, fostered by his need for a religion, as also seen in Genesis 3. For it was to fill the vacancy created in man at the moment of the falling away of man's glory that left naked and in disrepair before GOD. Much of this sprang from his need to describe what his religious convection's demanded from within him, his need for a true and powerful God.


Revelation 12:4-6 "And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days." (KJV)

Revelation 12:4-6 "His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which she is to be nourished for 1,260 days." (ESV)

Revelation 12:4-6 "And with his tail he dragged a third of the stars and flung them upon the earth. He then positioned himself in front of the woman and threatened to devour (the source of the plague of abortion) the child as soon as it was born. (The tail represents the false Prophets Isaiah 9:15-16...."the tail for those who lead this people lead them astray, and those who are led by them are swallowed up." See also Daniel 8:10. The stars are the Shepherd-Messengers. Rev. 1:20, but here they are the Shepherds of Israel who led Israel into rejecting the child. The third part is a symbolic expression of a representative portion of the whole. Man is also a triune being, spirit (first seen in Gen. 1:25-26), soul and body (as seen in Gen. 1:6-7, GOD'S breath + 2:6-7) - the third part referenced here could mean the soul part which would include the mindset, which would then suggest that the Jewish leadership were entangled by the multi-headed Dragon into a mindset of lower fallen order. Not realizing or acknowledging that Jesus was indeed the child to be born as the savior of the world Ezekiel 34.) And she gave birth to a boy who was about to shepherd all the nations with a royal scepter of steel. And immediately the child was ruptured to be face to face with GOD and his Throne. (Rev. 2:7 - also my commentary note there. You will [1] shepherd them with a royal scepter and that [3 mindset which ruled the nations] shall be shattered like a potters [2] vessel of clay. Remember a Shepherd's staff was to defend the sheep against thieves and wild animals - it wasn't used to hurt the sheep!

More literally, "that when she was delivered he might devour her child." Professor Milligan says: "In these word we have the Dragon doing what Pharaoh did to Israel [in Exodus 1:15-22], and again and again, in the Psalms and the Prophets, Pharaoh is spoken of as the Dragon [Ps. 74:13, Is. 27:1, 51:9; Eze. 29:31]. Nor is it without interest to remember that Pharaoh's crown was wreathed with a Dragon [the asp or serpent of Egypt], and that just as the eagle was the ensign of Rome, so the Dragon was that of Egypt. Hence the significance of Moses' rod being turned into a serpent.") And the woman escaped into the wilderness to a safe place prepared for her where she was nourished by [1] them for 1,260 days. (The prophetic Word is protected and sustained for the entire duration of Jesus' ministry. The plural form points to the [1] triune GOD; Elohim, inseparably One with their Word. This is 42 months or three and one-half years.. This verse again displaying various prophetic dimensions completes the story of Mary going to Egypt with Joseph and baby Jesus and staying there approximately three and a half years until Herod was dead who was seeking to kill the child. Also the fact that Jesus' three and a half year ministry was a protected place - here the pregnant woman represents the prophetic, incarnate word as the womb bearing the Promise, pointing to His death, victorious descent into hell and glorious resurrection where He led humanity into the new birth! The being born from above as He spoke of it (in John 3:3, 7 and by Peter in 1Peter 1:23). "We were born anew, when Jesus was raised from the dead! 1Peter 1:3. See Hosea 6:2, "After two days He will make us alive; On the third day he will raise us up!" Also Ephesians 2:5-6, and 4:8-9.)
(The Mirror, with editing.)

Now may the LORD increase our understanding of this mystery of His work among us today, as it states that He will return as He left! This He has indeed done as the Eternal Spirit once asleep within humanity's chest, as a seed or treasure most valued by GOD.

"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are now getting into chapter 12 of Revelation, the revelation of Christ as foretold by the Prophets and the Law of the OT. By often poetic and mystical language that so many misconstrue as they remain in the flesh, for the flesh profits them nothing, as it is the outer covering of the OT tent of meeting. For this chapter I will resort to showing the difference between the KJV and ESV. As there are many diehard religiously flesh minded people who insist on keeping with the KJV only; And many Jews who remain looking for the Messiah in the same manor. So you do not miss it what we are looking at is the war of Ephesians 6:12 through the next chapters of Revelation.


Revelation 12:1-3 "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads." (KJV)

Revelation 12:1-3 "And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems." (ESV)

Revelation 12:1-3 "Suddenly a spectacular symbolic image appeared in the sky! A woman an clothed in sunlight with a shining moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head! (The day the Prophets pointed to has dawned, clothed with the sun, reigning over the night - about to give birth to the child! Song of Solomon 6:10 [The chorus of young women] Who us this young woman? She looks like the dawn. She is beautiful like the moon, pure like the sun, awe-inspiring like those heavenly bodies.) She was in the agony of labor; Crying out with birth pangs. (Such vivid imagery of the Prophetic Word, the Logos, as a woman, about to give birth to Jesus, who now faces the cross also in the agony of fulfilling His mission - knowing that he has come for this hour! His victorious death and descent into hell and glorious resurrection would re-boot humanity into newness of life! "We were born anew when He was raised from the dead!" John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! For this is the very culmination of My destiny!'

Isaiah 9:6-7, For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulders, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace these shall be no end, upon the Throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the latter time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.) Then another sign showed up in the sky - a monster sized red Dragon with seven heads and ten horns. The heads were wrapped in royal diadems. (The picture of a multi headed Dragon appearing to devour the woman's seed is a typical prophetic narrative where the Messianic promise of salvation would crush the serpent's head as declared in Genesis 15:3.) (The Mirror, with editing.)

May the LORD of All help us get through this. Until next time the LORD willing we shall pick this up with verse 4.