One of the challenges of this age for Jesus' disciples will be to discern the many false prophets who are among us and, and with that discerning ability, still function in the Spirit and in the love of God amid the apparent contradictions. The red dragon is the original serpent, called the Devil and Satan (Revelation 12:9). The fiery red dragon in the book of Revelation used his tail to throw a third part of the stars of heaven to the earth.