So the principle of two witnesses is firmly established and almost universally accepted among bible students. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of revelation will occur. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. Two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for 1,260 days, for witnesses for god witness all the time. Therefore any discussion of the two witnesses of revelation will sooner or later center on their identity. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation.
The book of revelation refers to 144,000 servants of god who will be sealed in two different places. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. And bible prophecy confirms that a beast represents a nation, see daniel 7. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. There are three primary viewpoints on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation 11. Verses 7, and 9 of chapter 12, you will find in revelation 8. Now that we are familiar with this time period, its important to look at this one crucial issue thats causing so much confusion. As argued above, the role of the church as witness is central to the book of revelation and the two witnesses point to the churchs prophetic role in the world, a role which will certainly give rise to persecution. The historical record about the attempted, then complete, martyrdom of james, the lords brother, is uncannily reminiscent of what we are told.
I was one of those people that decided the book was too dark to read and since my pastor never quoted directly from it, i never gave it a second thought. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. This study utilizes certain concepts developed in the presentations on the 144,000 and the seven trumpets. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation, chapter 11. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. The advent of christ, in the two witnesses that witnessed jesus that are the two disciples, that were there, when jesus was crucified. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision by john of patmos, who appear during the second woe recorded in revelation 11. The book of revelation, chapter 11 the two witnesses prophesy. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses.
This end times deception study will teach you about the fulfillment of the prophecy of the two witnesses of revelation 11 most pastors teach that the revelation timeline of the two witnesses is during 3. Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. Moses and elijah cannot be revelations two witnesses. Dec 02, 2015 two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary.
Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchmans post. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john. Announcer join our host steve myers and his guests as they help you understand your future on beyond today. In revelation 11 the two witnesses validate the lords claim that he not satan is lord of the earth. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. This event, called in the bible the abomination of desolation, will trigger satans 3 12. I so far have read that they are elijah and either moses or enoch.
Oct 20, 2008 question to jehovahs witness about book of revelation. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. This book is ideal for anyone that has picked up the bible and never been able to understand what john was talking about in revelation. Jan 02, 2020 the witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. There is another city mentioned in the book of revelation. What it actually does is, take the chequered history of the wbts and merge it with parts of the biblical apocalypse to produce their own revelation. The sermon was primarily about the little book right there at the end of revelation 10 that was sweet as honey going in. Jan 31, 2016 the advent of christ, in the two witnesses that witnessed jesus that are the two disciples, that were there, when jesus was crucified. Steve the book of revelation tells the story of four very powerful men and prophecies of the world that lie ahead.
In part 1 and 2 of this lesson, we will establish the thematic link by identifying who the. The two witnesses laying dead for three and a half days years fulfilled. The beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Some members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints claim that joseph smith and his brother hyrum smith, assistant president from 18411844, are the two witnesses in revelation 11. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. And after three days and an half the spirit of life from god entered into them, and they stood upon their feet. There are two witnesses because the bible requires the testimony of two people to. Careful students of the book of revelation will probably agree with alford that chapter 11 is undoubtedly one of the most difficult in the whole apocalypse.
Christs revelation will set into motion a chain if events that will forever change the affairs of men on earth. The two witnesses of revelation are symbolized by moses and elijah, not only because moses and elijah. In fact, i did not even get into revelation 11 where the two witnesses are in the bible. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 12, 2014. In the book of revelation, god reveals a prophecy concerning two individuals called the beast and the false prophet, who will be opposed to the work of the two witnesses. The return of jesus christ will be the most profound occurrence of all time. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
The continuing series on the book of revelation covering chapter 10. According to jehovahs witnesses, who are the 144,000. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations. Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses. An older wbts book attempting to deal with the book of revelation. However, the first text describing them reveals their simple and most compelling title. This short essay will not only decisively prove, and clearly explain who the two witnesses are, which has never truly been done before this point, and most certainly never revealed to be what you will soon understand the two witnesses to. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. I suggest that biblically, historically, and evidentially, the two witnesses prophesied in the book of revelation were the former sceptical opponents of christ turned biblical authors, james and jude. Lectures on the book of revelation, 248249 for a summary of the writings of various church fathers in support of the coming of the elijah prior to the end. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Remember that it is the beast from the bottomless pit that does this to the two witnesses.
The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet article contributed by. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with. Excerpted from hank hanegraaff, the bible answer book, volume 2. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll. Jun 03, 20 who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent dalrymple, rob on. The testimony of the two witnesses website declares that peter the roman will be one of the two witnesses of the book of revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Beale makes a compelling case for understanding the two witnesses as symbols for the church corporate.
And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. The little book and the two witnesses united church of god. The two witnesses and the book of revelations youtube. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The two witnesses in the book of revelation then i was givers a long cane as a measuring rod, and i was told, go and measure gods sanctuary, and the altar, and the people who worship there. In revelation 11, we read about the two witnesses of revelation. What are the different views on who the two witnesses.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Question to jehovahs witness about book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with dr. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library.
These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there2 but leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles. Jan 27, 2018 who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation, chapter 11.
And ill give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. Yeshua bible code the two witnesses lesson 3a in this biblecode study of the yeshuayeshua bible code, we want to establish a clear link between the identity of the two witnesses, along with the 1260 days of revelation 11, as compared with our bible code at the burning bush passage. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of. The designation of two witnesses signifies that they will have visibly witnessed the very presence of christ, just as peter, james and john visibly witnessed the transfiguration and john also witnessed christ in the vision of revelation. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman. We are called to be witnesses for jesus christ and the gospel but the. The people of the apocalypse the two witnesses the two man team described in revelation 11.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. What it actually does is, take the chequered history of the wbts and merge it with parts of the biblical apocalypse to produce. When you interpret the symbolism correctly, the mystery is solved. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty. Esv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.
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