"And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars."
(Revelation 12:1)
There is the radiant woman. That woman symbolizes the church. Scripture emphasizes the fact that the church in both Old Testament and New Testament is one. It is one chosen people in Christ. It is one tent; one Vineyard; one family-Abraham is the father of all believers whether they are circumcised or not-one Olive tree; one elect race, royal priesthood, holy nation, people for God's own possession; one beautiful bride; and in its consummation one new Jerusalem whose gates bear the names of the twelve tribes and whose foundations are inscribed with the names of the twelve apostles.
On earth this church may appear very insignificant and open to scorn and ridicule; but from the aspect of heaven this same church is all-glorious: all that heaven can contribute of glory and of splendor is lavished upon her. She is clothed with the sun, for she is glorious and exalted. She has the moon under her feet, for she exercises dominion. She has on her head a wreath of twelve stars, for she is victorious.
(William Hendriksen)
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