In attempting to interpret revelation 11, commentators who hold to a premillennial eschatology generally interpret the two witnesses in one of. The ten commandments were written on two tables of stone. 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. Jun 11, 2009 and i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses of revelation christian articles. Revelation 11 common english bible ceb two witnesses. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. Under closer investigation, however, revelation 11. Revelation 11 says there will be two miracle working witnesses of god who will preach in jerusalem for 3 12 years. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. What you have readthat the two witnesses represent elijah and enochseems to be the commonly held opinion of many church fathers. Yet here, the speaker speaks of the two witnesses as being his own.
To make a full circle, lets go back a brief moment to where we began. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty. Revelation 11 prophesies the two witnesses will have the power to plague the world with droughts and it is noteworthy that james 5. 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. Read revelation 11 at bible gateway revelation 11, measuring the temple and i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the reformed reader. Because the two witnesses are personified as two prophets in revelation 11. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. The antichrist will kill them at the midpoint of the tribulation, and the world will rejoice. Who the 2 witnesses might be there is a great debate that they are either elijah and enoch or elijah and moses or even possibly two regular men empowered by god as in the near prophesy in zechariah 4. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. I would like to point out this could most possibly mean modern day believers in jesus christ consisting of the bloodline as well as grafted into the 11 tribes of israel, and the modern day tribe of judah true judean bloodline, not ashnekazi imposters who say they are jews but are not as revelation speaks of. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes.
In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision. Revelation 11 english standard version esv the two witnesses. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. Aug 04, 2015 this video goes into detail into who the two witnesses in revelation chapter 11 really are, as it goes to other companion passages, and proves from the bible the identity of these two people. They will serve as the conscience of the world and will be hated by most people.
They shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days. Moses was the great lawgiver, and elijah was the greatest of the old testament prophets. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty two. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses.
Solving the riddle of the two witnesses revelation 11. One of the most important lessons from the mount of transfiguration is that it represents a miniature picture of the glorious second coming of jesus. This revelation timeline decoded bible study will teach you about the fulfillment of the prophecy of the two witnesses of revelation 11 summary. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the god of the earth. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. From sunday, october th, 2019, at calvary chapel tricities, kennewick, wa. God has never resurrected a prophet or apostle to do a. The timing of the two witnesses of revelation 11 on friday, november 8, 2019 by bill salus. Part 28 from a study through the revelation of jesus christ. Either 1 the angel is speaking in the first person for god.
This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The source of the book of revelation is our heavenly father being passed on to john from yahusha and from yahushas angel. My two witnesses will wear sackcloth, while i let them preach for 1,260 days. But when they do appear, we will know that the return of christ is not far away the two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11.
Revelation 11 nlt the two witnesses then i was given a. Times of tribulation revelation 6 11 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the two witnesses killed. Two witnesses revelation 10 11 episode 191 this is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of revelation. Jun 02, 2019 the two olive trees in the distant future are the two witnesses during the tribulation and they indeed will serve the lord of all the earth. This too suggests that symbolic interpretations are inadequate. They shall bear witness for 1260 days, the fortytwo months the holy city is trodden down re 11.
Revelation 11 new american standard bible nasb the two witnesses. Revelation 11 esv the two witnesses then i was given a. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. One can see why some conclude that moses and elijah are revelations two witnesses. After the french revolution, protestant europe looked back on its extremes with disgust, and sought with fervent effort to elevate the bible to greater prominence than ever. The two witnesses revelation lamb and lion ministries. Some have supposed though without foundation that they are. And i was told, get up and measure gods temple, the altar, and those who worship there. The two witnesses, prophetic poetry, revelation chapter 11. Revelation 11 has shown us that the physical jewish nation was about to be judged for its sinfulness. The activity of prophesying, then, is personal and involves personal beings.
Daniel wong, the two witnesses in revelation 11, in bibliotheca sacra, vol. The two witnesses of revelation 11 will not be the jewish and the gentile church. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it v. Revelation 11 english standard version bibleserver. However, there is no biblical justification to believe that the two witnesses are indeed moses and elijah. As far as i know, this has never happened before since the creation of man. Since their coming is still future, there is some uncertainty regarding the identity of these two men. Apr 14, 2015 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration.
These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. This has always been a very controversial passage of scripture because everyone has a theory about who they will be. Who are the two witnesses of god in the 11th chapter of the book of revelation. 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. Some believe the two in revelation 11 are literally enoch and elijah. Revelation 11 english standard version the two witnesses 1 then i was given a measuring rod like a staff, and i was told, rise and measure the temple of god and the altar and those who worship there, eze 40. The most likely explanation is two groups of people, meaning christians and the. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the truthers journal. May 16, 2018 the two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation. Revelation 11 nasb the two witnesses then there was.
What are the different views on who the two witnesses described in revelation are. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are. The beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. The two witnesses are the word of elohim and the church of messiah, which testified during the 1,260 year reign of the antichrist beast popes of rome, about the pure gospel of salvation through messiahs atoning blood, not by works through the. Revelation 11 should be read in conjunction with ezekiel 37. A shocking discovery awaits in our new bible prophecy movie on the two witnesses of revelation. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a.
Will give to my two witnesses these seem to be two prophets. This chapter explores the timing of the two witnesses. But after three and a half days, these two witnesses would be brought back to life, much to the amazement of all onlookers. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. The two witnesses of revelation 11 bible study 2 witnesses. It will, however, have another 42 months to operate and then god will establish the true temple. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. The fact that jesus the son of ananus claims to be a voice from the four winds strongly suggests that he is the two witnesses. Revelations two witnesses continued a type of the second coming. Yahusha delivers a message to john, a message from his, and our father in heaven.
Jun 03, 20 the two witnesses of revelation 11 will not be the jewish and the gentile church. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The greek for reed or rod is kanon canon of holy scriptures. Holman christian standard bible i will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth. 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 word of god is going to be accomplished through the power of the holy spirit, represented by the two witnesses. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Moses and elijah will recapitulate their ministries as gods witnesses to bring israel to repentance and to reveal to the world that the true god, the god of the nations, is israels god. This article is taken from the chapter concerning the two witnesses of revelation 11.
The reed like a measuring rod is the word of god, the little book of revelation 10. Elders appointments, the two witnesses of revelation. The two witnesses are the word of elohim and the church of messiah, which testified during the 1,260 year reign of the antichrist beast popes of rome, about the pure gospel of salvation through messiahs atoning blood, not by works through the catholic church. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. But is there a theory, or an explanation, that can be verified by the word of god concerning these two witnesses. We continue to think about johns vision of the two witnesses. And they will tread the holy city under foot for forty two months. This video is about the two witnesses in revelation 11.
The account then says that the wild beast would conquer them and kill them. Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. Three and a half days later, however, gods two witnesses will be resurrected and, in full view of their enemies, ascend to heaven verses 1112. Up to now the witnesses have prophesied with power, conquering all enemies. Please read the posting rules before submitting anything. If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemiesrev. Revelation 11 new living translation nlt the two witnesses 11 then i was given a measuring stick, and i was told, go and measure the temple of god and the altar, and count the number of worshipers. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet.
This episode looks at the introduction of the two witnesses who are raised up as prophets, are killed, and then are raised by god. Good news translation i will send my two witnesses dressed in sackcloth, and they will proclaim gods message during those 1, 260 days. This subreddit is dedicated to the crazy, dumb, shitty, dishonest, and absurd things people say or do because ofin the name of religion. Who are the two witnesses in revelation 11 kjv end. Revelation 11 new international version niv biblica. Two witnesses revelation 1011 episode 191 the bible. This subreddit is dedicated to the crazy, dumb, shitty, dishonest, and absurd things people say or do because of in the name of religion. The first part of revelation 11 defines the assignment of the two witnesses. The law and the prophets known as the bible, old and new testaments are the only witnesses we have for our faith in jesus. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. The two witnesses of revelation 11 will be moses and elijah.
Two witnesses live bible study for first 31 days of 2020. This video goes into detail into who the two witnesses in revelation chapter 11 really are, as it goes to other companion passages, and proves from the bible the identity of these two people. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times timeline. However, throughout the bible we find the word of god is often portrayed with a dual image. And it is through faith in gods word that we receive power. The two witnesses of revelation 11 cannot be moses, enoch or elijah. Who are the witnesses commentary a testimony of jesus. What are the different views on who the two witnesses. Therefore symbolic interpretations must be rejected.
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