The Woman of Revelation 12: God’s People, Not Mary Alone. Revelation 12 introduces one of the most dramatic visions in the book: “a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars” (12:1, LEB). For centuries, interpreters have debated her identity. Some in the Catholic tradition identify the woman as Mary; many futurists see her as national Israel awaiting a future tribulation.

Catholicism: Tradition, Division, and the Gospel. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity, with over one billion adherents worldwide. For centuries, it has claimed to be “the one true Church” founded by Jesus Christ, the only reliable custodian of salvation and authority. But history and Scripture tell a different story. Far from being the one true church, Catholicism is one branch among many — a branch that elevated human tradition and papal authority

Mary: Honored Mother, Not Heavenly Mediator. Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a vital role in redemptive history. She is rightly called blessed among women (Luke 1:42), chosen by God for a unique task: to bear the Messiah. Her faith, courage, and obedience are admirable and worthy of honor—but not worship, veneration, or theological elevation beyond what Scripture reveals.