Home revelation bible study two witnesses revelation 11. The beast out of the sea revelation the book of revelation series john macarthur by erica smith. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 11 has shown us that the physical jewish nation was about to be judged for its sinfulness.
If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. The first is the vision of the little book, followed by the vision of two witnesses. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the little book between the second and third woes, and the sixth and seventh trumpets, there are two visions.
Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Two witnesses, part 3 revelation 11 john macarthur. For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4. It seems that some of the philadelphia church will be around at christs return. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Afterwards they go in triumph to heaven, as did elijah 2 kgs 2. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Two witnesses, part 3 revelation 11 john macarthur the. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 11. These two witnesses are among the beautiful feet which preach the gospel of peace.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. It is not improbable that this bishop was no other than the demetrius who is mentioned in st. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses 11 i was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. What does not fit the facts and implications of these two prophetic passages we can discard as highly speculative and not worth serious consideration except in dismissal. Chapter 11 in the last days, two prophets will be slain in jerusalemafter 3. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. It will, however, have another 42 months to operate and then god will establish the true temple. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. 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. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Okay, lets go back where we left off in revelation chapter 3, and were dealing with the letter to the philadelphian church, which doesnt have any real condemnation like all the others and consequently i kind of like to tie it in with pauls letter to the philippians. It also ignores the time limitations the book itself places on the unfolding events compare 11. Indeed, john, after eating the little book is the symbol of both the word and the church. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations. Now, lets just pick up where we left off in the last lesson and that would be in revelation 2.
Revelation chapter 11 kjv king james version kathy, not sure what youre looking for, but if it has to do with any other scripture that has resemblance to psalm 23 in showing gods care for his people, then have a look at. Johns third epistle as having a good report of all men and of the truth itself, and if this is the case we have before us a holy man who, probably, was not a very resolute one, and was placed in a. In this verse we are to consider, first, who these two witnesses are. The book of revelation often called the 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 authority clothed days for give grant hundred i in my power prophesy sackcloth sixty they to twelve two will witnesses nt prophecy. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Obviously, the two events are linked in the flow of prophecy. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Many other explanations of these two witnesses are fanciful but. The book of revelation series john macarthur youtube. Historicism has produced many different, and often conflicting, interpretations of the actual historical events contained in revelation. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The new testament doctrine of our lords second coming grand rapids, mi. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. Otherwise, there would be no need to mention the hour of temptation or trial that would come upon the whole earththis is not some minor tribulation taking place in a corner of asia minor but an event happening all over the world. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Dec 07, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 59 revelation 2. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Dec 08, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 59 revelation 2.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The primary texts on the two witnesses are revelation 11 and zechariah 4. In the first two verses of revelation 11 we were shown that the temple of the lord, representing the holy people of god, would be spiritually spared and remain. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. It is the beast who is destroyed at the close of the week rev. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation asv american standard version. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet article contributed by. Two witnesses, part 2 revelation 11 the book of revelation series. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they.
And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. Why would the two jewish witnesses, who are key in the. Revelation 11 the two witnesses 1 i was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, with its worshipers. Revelation 11, new revised standard version nrsv the. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. It is more natural to understand the overthrow of the jewish prophets as leading to the defilement of the temple in the.
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