The picture of Paradise as the Groom (Jesus) with His Bride (the Church).

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

The Church reigns with Christ, even now, for "a thousand years" as we wait for the devil to be judged.

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

In the battle of the ages, Christ has already defeated the devil for us!

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

God's judgment comes upon the 2nd beast of chapter 13, also known as the false church.

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

The two beasts get along, and sometimes don't, as they do battle against the Lamb.  And who do you think wins?

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

The seven bowls of God's wrath are poured out, which includes the Battle of Armageddon.

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

"Throughout the whole time period of suffering, from Christ's ascension up to the End at his return, the church exhibits this victorious faith by confidently singing the hymn of salvation, even as she goes into death." - Dr. Louis Brighton, Revelation from the Concordia Commentary series.

The battle between the devil and God ends with the harvest at the end of the age when Christ returns.

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What are the first and second beasts?  What is the mark of the beast, that ever famous 666?

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle

The Devil wages war against Christ and His mother, Mary, who represents the Church.

· LSB 454 - Sing, My Tongue, The Glorious Battle