Rev 20:7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 20:7-10: 20:7-10 Satan’s all-out attempt to conquer God’s people is followed by his fiery demise. This passage has two major purposes: (1) to show God’s absolute justice, because Satan and his followers are worthy of punishment and will never change; and (2) to show the depravity of people who follow Satan. In spite of viewing the nature of Christ’s reign in the world for many years, they still flock to Satan’s standard when he is freed. These factors are the basis for the judgment at the great white throne (20:11-15 ). Summary for Rev 20:7-8: 20:7-8 When free to act (20:7 ), Satan still seeks to deceive . He will gather a mighty army (cp. Ezek 38–39 ) in a final attempt to overwhelm God’s people (Rev 20:9 ).

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‏ Revelation of John 20:7

Summary for Rev 20:7-10: 20:7-10 ^a Satan’s all-out attempt to conquer God’s people is followed by his fiery demise. This passage has two major purposes: (1) to show God’s absolute justice, because Satan and his followers are worthy of punishment and will never change; and (2) to show the depravity of people who follow Satan. In spite of viewing the nature of Christ’s reign in the world for many years, they still flock to Satan’s standard when he is freed. These factors are the basis for the judgment at the great white throne (20:11-15 ^b).
Summary for Rev 20:7-8: 20:7-8 ^c When free to act (20:7 ^d), Satan still seeks to deceive. He will gather a mighty army (cp. Ezek 38–39 ^e) in a final attempt to overwhelm God’s people (Rev 20:9 ^f).