Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. The 2 witnesses minister in the temple during the first 1260 days of daniels 70th week revelation 11, playing a vital role in calling israel back to god, and preaching the gospel to the nations. In this installment, i present my own view and a portion of my evidence for it. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets. It is more important to know the prophecies than their interpretation.
And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. Join us this sunday, march 10, as we continue our lesson on the book of revelation and try to answer these questions. There are two because the law said that at the mouth of two or three witnesses the truth can be established. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of. Note each of these scriptures carefully and note that revelation 11.
It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. After the two witnesses are brought back to life, an earthquake prompts praise and glory from the survivors. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. Owen juhlke the way community church, vineland, on canada may 3rd, 2020. And ill give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. But here we do not follow the crowd, we follow the. Jehovahs witnesses,revelation,eschatology,futurism. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. 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. Who are the witnesses commentary a testimony of jesus. Almost everything in revelation is symbolism, as are the 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. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. 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 here a little, there a. So, the witness given by these two witnesses is true. The book of revelation 8 the 2 witnesses revelation.
Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for. The obstacles would be removed and the temple would be rebuilt by. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In revelation this imagery is invested in two witnesses who preside over. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent dalrymple, rob on. When the two witnesses rise into heaven, a great earthquake occurs. The two witnesses of revelation christian articles. The lamb opens the first six seals 117 conqueror on the white horse 1, 2 rider of fierycolored horse to take away peace 3, 4. The two witnesses prophesy for 1,260 days then are. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11.
And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in. The two witnesses 2 but exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Therefore, 1,260 days earlier would begin the two witnesses ministry 11 12 days before the middle of the tribulation week. This is not illogical since symbols are used prominently throughout the book of revelation. Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses. Just as in the early chapters of this book we had seven golden candlesticks, which, though one in christ, yet are.
In fact, i did not even get into revelation 11 where the two witnesses are in the bible. Moreover, the resurrection of the two witnesses after being dead for three days would make a bigger impact on the world in the middle of the tribulation than at the end, just prior to the second coming of christ. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation. Jehovah seated on his throne 2 the 24 elders on thrones 4 the four living creatures 6 5. Another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of revelation will occur. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. However, the force of the teaching is that the spirit of god was going to accomplish his word. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Theres a strong possibility the 2 witnesses will be enoch and elijah as neither died. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman.
Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. A scroll with seven seals 15 the lamb takes the scroll 68 the lamb is worthy to open the seals 914 6. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. See our tribulation chartnew window for a pictorial depiction of the above discussion.
The return of jesus christ will be the most profound occurrence of all time. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. They are among gods unique witnesses who will proclaim his message of judgment during the final stages of the gentile. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The first view is that the two witnesses may represent the whole old testament order religious. Ive created revelation for kids as a resource site for parents wishing to explain the complex truths of revelation to kids or teens in simplified language. 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. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. Unfortunately, zechariah 4 is a difficult text to understand which does not help us much in understand who the two witnesses are in revelation 11.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The two witnesses revelation series the way community. And the mainstream view is that the two last day witnesses will be either moses, enoch or elijah. These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. Revelation 11 prophesies the two witnesses will have the power to plague the world with droughts and it is noteworthy that james 5.
The two witnesses will have power to cause a drought for the 3 12 years of their. Revelation chapter 11 introduces the antichrist and two great prophets. Who are these people and how will we recognize them. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations. Here is the reason some people believe this theory. Earlier in the book of revelation, john writes from the perspective of an observer, but in this prophecy, he becomes a participant. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the. Esv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This chapter contains messages to churches of ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira, four of the seven. This is the second and concluding article on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. The mainstream teaching on the two witnesses of revelation teaches that they will be literal people sent down from heaven to preach to the world for a literal 1260 days, or 3 and a half years. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent. The temple, the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet part 2. Everywhere else in revelation, john uses the word city in a symboliconly sense. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The sermon was primarily about the little book right there at the end of revelation 10 that was sweet as honey going in. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. The two witnesses are interpreted as two individuals.
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