TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fortuin, Gurson 
TI  - An exegetical analysis of Revelation 12:7-17 with specific reference to the church‘s tribulation andvictory
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Johannesburg South Africa
PB  - South African Theological Seminary
N2  - The Book of Revelation and the study of the tribulation have interested many readers over  the  centuries. This  thesis  examines  verses  7-17  of  Revelation  chapter  12to determine what the scriptures reveal regarding the relationship between victory and tribulation  for  the  saints. This  is  also  to  reveal  what  the  Bible  and  specifically Revelation  teach  about  the  doctrine  of  tribulation. Moreover,  it is to  discover  if tribulation is avoidable or part of God’s plan and purpose, wherein victory also lies. An exegetical   study   was   undertaken   that   included   the   general, historical backgrounds  as  well  as  a  complete  literary  analysis. The  method  of  exegesis employed was the literary-theological approach. The interpretive approach employed was  the  eclectic  approach. This  study  has  revealed  that Revelation  12:7-17  has direct  implications  for all  Christians, including contemporary Christian  believers  as they  face  tribulation  in  this  world. This  thesis  revealed  the  ultimate  sovereignty  of God who, through Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit, will advance his kingdom and accomplish his eternal purposes. It shows that it is the church of Christ, consisting  of  both  Jews  and  Gentiles,  that  victoriously  partakes  in  this  mission. Revelation’s rhetorical message encourages the saints to stay faithful to the One who  already  accomplished  the  victory,  aiding  them  to  endure  tribulation. It  is  from this  important  perspective  that  the  Apocalypse  emphasises that  tribulation  can  be endured,  because the  saints  already  achieved  victory  in  God’s  realm, which  will culminate in ultimate triumphant the return of the Lord
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