The Grand Theme of the Bible -Chapter Two

Two Seeds in Opposition

Two seeds appear next at Genesis 3:15. We should be deeply interested in these, for they are related to the great issue of rightful sovereignty over this earth.  This  involves each one of us, whether young or old. Which one of these seeds do you favor?

First there is the seed, or offspring, of the Serpent. What is this?  It surely includes  these other spirit creatures who joined Satan in his rebellion and who were finally "hurled down with him" to the realm of the earth.  (Revelation 12:9) Since Satan, or Beelzebub, is the "ruler of the demons,"  it is apparent that they make up his invisible organization. -Mark 3:22; Ephesians 6:12. 

Further, Jesus told Jewish religious leaders of his day:  "You are from your father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father."  (John 8:44)  By their opposition to God's Son Jesus, those religious leaders showed that they too were Satan's offspring. They were part of Satan's seed, serving him as their figurative father. Many other humans throughout history  have  identified themselves  by doing Satan's will, particularly in opposing and persecuting the disciples of Jesus.  Collectively, these humans may be described as making up Satan's visible organization on earth. -See John 15:20; 16:33; 17:15.   

Note: This not only involves the majority of the human government, but also the  other religious leaders that teach tradition, like celebrating holidays, birthdays, etc, which is known as Babylon the Great. 

Next time: The Grand Theme of the Bible - The Seed of the Woman Identified

From the book of Revelation