Revelation 12 presents a symbolic vision of a cosmic battle between good and evil. A woman, representing God's people, gives birth to a male child destined to rule the nationssymbolizing Christwhile a great red dragon, representing Satan, seeks to destroy both. The child is taken to God, and the woman is protected in the wilderness. A war breaks out in heaven, and Satan is defeated and cast down to earth, where he continues to persecute the woman and her offspringthose who follow God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus. The chapter highlights Satans limited time and the ultimate victory of Gods people through faith and divine protection.