25. What has the church suffered since the days of Christ?
“And when the dragon [Satan] saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman [the church].” Rev. 12:13.
Note.—Many millions of the people of God have been put to death since the beginning of the Christian era, under pagan and papal persecutions, all of which have been instigated by Satan. See Buck's Theological Dictionary, any commentary or church history on the subject of persecution, and the readings on pages [218], [264], [268], [491].
26. Is the remnant church to feel his wrath, and why?
“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Verse 17.
27. How will Satan deceive men in the last days?
“And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast.” Rev. 13:14.
Note.—This, we understand, refers to Spiritualistic manifestations and miracles to be wrought to fasten men in error and deception. See readings on pages [530], [533].
28. What will influence the nations to gather for the great battle of Armageddon?
“They are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” Rev. 16:14.