[af_vet_1981]

This is clearly speaking of the era of the tribulation.

It is not clearly speaking of the tribulation. Neither is the word "Israel" in that verse. If it were clearly speaking of the tribulation, one might find "great tribulation" or "Jacob's trouble" in this passage. The symbols of Israel are seen adorning the woman, similar to how the same symbols adorned Joseph in Genesis. Now which woman gave birth to the Messiah and was protected by God ?

Instead, there is a later reference in the chapter to the adversary making war on the remnant of the woman's seed who
1. keep the commandments of God
2. have the testimony of Jesus Christ

This criteria is met by those churches from Catholic chapters two and three who obeyed the Messiah and did the works he spoke of, as well as their brethren scattered throughout the world who did similarly.

[editor-surveyor]

There is no way to discuss the scriptures with a catholic.

Their rejection of scripture is always there to cause confusion.

The making of war with Israel is totally 70th week.