A War Between Two Kingdoms
In the Bible we see the rebellion that began in heaven and spread to earth is the story of the war between two kingdoms for world domination. It is spiritual warfare at both natural and supernatural levels involving spiritual beings in the cosmos and human beings in the world striving for overall domination.
The biblical account shows Satan's attempt to gain total domination of both heaven and earth, but God is in overall control and promises to send a Saviour to restore his kingdom-rule forever.
A War In Three Phases
Phase 1: From the Fall of Mankind to the Arrival of the Messiah
The account of this is contained in the Jewish tanakh, or Old Testament, which shows the history of God's Chosen People Israel and their wars with Satan and his forces. Its focus is on God the Father. It shows a world under the domination of Satan because of human sin and rebellion against God's commandments (1 John 5:19), but also that God is ultimately in overall control (Isaiah 52:7) and promises to send a Messiah (Anointed One) to restore his kingdom-rule on earth.
To read more go to From The Fall of Man to The Arrival of The Messiah.
Phase 2: From the Incarnation to the Ascension of Jesus Messiah & Son of God
The New Testament is the account of God's salvation plan being put into effect through God the Son as The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53. It shows that God loved the world so much he gave his only begotten Son that all who believe in him should not perish [die forever] but might have eternal life (John 3:16). It ends with Jesus' ascension to heaven back to his place at the right hand of God the Father.
For more go to From the Incarnation to the Ascension
Phase 3: From the Birth of the Church at Pentecost to the Final Battle at Armageddon
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on God's children resulted in the inauguration of the kingdom-rule of God on earth through his followers and the final assault by Satan and his forces to annihilate God's Chosen People. Satan's final attempt to seize control of the world is defeated at the Battle of Armageddon by the supernatural intervention of Christ and a heavenly army.
For more go to From Pentecost to Armageddon
The Good News: Isaiah 52:7 "Your God Reigns!"
The story ends with the installation of the eternal kingdom-rule of God, the destruction of Satan and his forces and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.