To Him Who Overcomes

Abstract

"We live in a world of power struggles. Nation rises against nation, as Jesus said they would. Political parties vie for in˘uence. Individuals seek to assert themselves and to shape the world around their ambitions and objectives. For those who wrestle in these arenas, victory is variously de˜ned. Politicians “win” elections and votes on critical legislation. Nations “win” wars. Despots seek to “win” the hearts of people who buy into their truth system and consent to their authority, or they simply crush those who refuse to do so. Victory apparently means many diˆerent things to diˆerent people. The book of Revelation is about a confrontation of powers. The power and majesty of the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb of God are described with forceful images of both severity and beauty. The authority and devastating work of the devil and his forces are cast in bold, dark portraits throughout the drama of the book. These powers clash with thunder that resounds throughout heaven and earth"