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...to suffer and die for it. Eschatological trials are coming (e.g., I Pet. 1:6f., 4:12–19; II Pet. 3:2–10; I John 2:18 ff., 4:1–4; Jude 17 ff.), and the Christian views false prophecy and heresy as well as hostile encounter with the world as part of the trials. The theme of joy in persecution, suffering, and the final trial or ultimate “testing” is based...
in biblical literature: Purpose and theme )...examples to spur the church to endurance, the victory of the archangel Michael over the dragon (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb (Christ), and the representation of the powers of emperor cult and false prophecy as beasts who bring destruction to the unfaithful in God’s judgment. A heavenly woman who bears a messianic son is threatened by a dragon. Her child is carried up to heaven by God, and...
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