The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

descending upon Christ in the form of a dove signified the Father’s unending love for His Son who gave Himself so freely for the sins of mankind. John the Baptist, recognizing the Holy Spirit in its dove form, unveiled the paternal and maternal union of God that brought Christ into the world and would soon birth His church. It was for this reason that John acknowledged Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. More than his confirmation of the appearance of the promised Messiah was involved. It also looked forward to the purpose and finished work of Christ’s appearing. That was His body, the church, being born into the world. See John 2. 410. Draconic—Dragon-like; pertaining to the dragon. Revelation 13:11. 411. Dragon—A leviathan-like (reptilian) creature, a massive version of the serpent. The dragon is Satan of old according to Revelation 12, and a constant occult symbol. The dragon is considered to be the power of the sorcerer, deception, brutality, and cruelty. Classified in this group is the lizard, the crocodile, and the serpent. Peculiarly, dragons were seen as the ruler of drought seasons. See Daniel 11:6 where this sort of power is applied to a human sphere or rule. Other symbolic terms for the dragon are Rahab, Egypt (Ezekiel 29:3), Babylon (Jeremiah 51:34). See their meanings elsewhere in this book. The ancient Pharaohs believed their powers came from the dragon. They adorned themselves with serpentine regalia and were also symbolically revered as dragon-kings or offsprings thereof. Occultic, spiritual, and supernatural knowledge are believed to be obtained, possessed, and dispensed by the dragon, no doubt reminiscent of the serpent that beguiled Eve and overthrew Adam’s world dominion. Here is why significant portions of its symbolism constantly employ reptilian creatures as emblems. Psalm 91:13; Isaiah 51:9; Ezekiel 29:3. After Christianity established itself as a spiritual stronghold and Christ’s revelation of the true nature, work, and identity of the dragon was known, the fondness once held for the dragon in Eastern lore was replaced with the repugnance the creature and its purveyor deserve. See Satan, Serpent, and Snake. 412. Drakon—Greek for dragon. Name for the constellation of the dragon. Drakon was considered the constellation of ancient Babylon. Revelation 12:3 and 20:2. 413. Drama—An outlet for art and a setting for depicted imaginations. Drama originally started as plays put on by a town or religious community to celebrate their gods’ festivals or triumphs. Although dramas began as religious rites, because of the extreme attention and potential for wealth, they grew to be very