and joy. Similarly, Revelation envisions the satanic powers of the beast and its allies making war against the saints until God’s adversaries are defeated by Christ. Afterward, the dead are raised and judged, a new heaven and earth appear, and the saints reign in glory forever. Specific scenarios vary, and no two apocalypses envision the movement of history in exactly the same way. The underlying message is often similar, however, and the basic message of salvation is more important than the details