Some believe the two in revelation 11 are literally enoch and elijah. Since it is always used in the new testament to refer to persons, the two witnesses must be actual people, not movements, as some. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it v. However, throughout the bible we find the word of god is often portrayed with a dual image. 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. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. This revelation timeline decoded bible study will teach you about the fulfillment of the prophecy of the two witnesses of revelation 11 summary. Revelation 11 new american standard bible nasb the two witnesses. The source of the book of revelation is our heavenly father being passed on to john from yahusha and from yahushas angel. But is there a theory, or an explanation, that can be verified by the word of god concerning these two witnesses. Since their coming is still future, there is some uncertainty regarding the identity of these two men.
Under closer investigation, however, revelation 11. The greek for reed or rod is kanon canon of holy scriptures. 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. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Who are the two witnesses in revelation 11 kjv end. My two witnesses will wear sackcloth, while i let them preach for 1,260 days. Revelation 11 nlt the two witnesses then i was given a. Revelation 11 english standard version esv the two witnesses. 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.
Two witnesses live bible study for first 31 days of 2020. Therefore symbolic interpretations must be rejected. But after three and a half days, these two witnesses would be brought back to life, much to the amazement of all onlookers. I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
The two witnesses revelation lamb and lion ministries. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes. 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. This episode looks at the introduction of the two witnesses who are raised up as prophets, are killed, and then are raised by god. Yahusha delivers a message to john, a message from his, and our father in heaven. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The ten commandments were written on two tables of stone. The two witnesses of revelation 11 bible study 2 witnesses. A shocking discovery awaits in our new bible prophecy movie on the two witnesses of revelation.
Who are the witnesses commentary a testimony of jesus. 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. And it is through faith in gods word that we receive power. This video is about the two witnesses in revelation 11. And i was told, get up and measure gods temple, the altar, and those who worship there. 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. This has always been a very controversial passage of scripture because everyone has a theory about who they will be. Solving the riddle of the two witnesses revelation 11. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in 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. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. The first part of revelation 11 defines the assignment of the two witnesses. 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. Please read the posting rules before submitting anything. The word of god is going to be accomplished through the power of the holy spirit, represented by the two witnesses.
Two witnesses revelation 10 11 episode 191 this is the episode is part 7 in a study on the book of revelation. Daniel wong, the two witnesses in revelation 11, in bibliotheca sacra, vol. Jun 11, 2009 and i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. Because the two witnesses are personified as two prophets in revelation 11. This chapter explores the timing of the two witnesses. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the god of the earth. To make a full circle, lets go back a brief moment to where we began. Moses was the great lawgiver, and elijah was the greatest of the old testament prophets.
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. Elders appointments, the two witnesses of revelation. The antichrist will kill them at the midpoint of the tribulation, and the world will rejoice. Some have supposed though without foundation that they are. And they will tread the holy city under foot for forty two months. This subreddit is dedicated to the crazy, dumb, shitty, dishonest, and absurd things people say or do because ofin the name of religion. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision.
Revelation 11 new international version niv biblica. What are the different views on who the two witnesses described in revelation are. 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. 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. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands. Revelation 11 has shown us that the physical jewish nation was about to be judged for its sinfulness. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. In attempting to interpret revelation 11, commentators who hold to a premillennial eschatology generally interpret the two witnesses in one of. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses of revelation christian articles. Will give to my two witnesses these seem to be two prophets.
The law and the prophets known as the bible, old and new testaments are the only witnesses we have for our faith in jesus. 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. 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. 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. They shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times timeline. What you have readthat the two witnesses represent elijah and enochseems to be the commonly held opinion of many church fathers. The two witnesses of revelation 11 will not be the jewish and the gentile church. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,617,965 views 58. Revelation 11 common english bible ceb two witnesses. The beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. Revelation 11 prophesies the two witnesses will have the power to plague the world with droughts and it is noteworthy that james 5. Yet here, the speaker speaks of the two witnesses as being his own. The timing of the two witnesses of revelation 11 on friday, november 8, 2019 by bill salus. 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.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Jun 03, 20 the two witnesses of revelation 11 will not be the jewish and the gentile church. Holman christian standard bible i will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty two. The two witnesses of revelation 11 cannot be moses, enoch or elijah. As such, to rightly interpret revelation in general and identify the two witnesses of revelation11 in particular, it is crucial to have the. Revelation 11 says there will be two miracle working witnesses of god who will preach in jerusalem for 3 12 years. Revelation 11 esv the two witnesses then i was given a. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. 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.
This article is taken from the chapter concerning the two witnesses of revelation 11. Either 1 the angel is speaking in the first person for god. Good news translation i will send my two witnesses dressed in sackcloth, and they will proclaim gods message during those 1, 260 days. 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. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the reformed reader. 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.
The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. The reed like a measuring rod is the word of god, the little book of revelation 10. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. The account then says that the wild beast would conquer them and kill them. 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. 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.
Revelation 11 nasb the two witnesses then there was. Up to now the witnesses have prophesied with power, conquering all enemies. 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. If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemiesrev. Two witnesses revelation 1011 episode 191 the bible.
The activity of prophesying, then, is personal and involves personal beings. It is likely that the two anointed ones is referring to the joshua and zerubbabel who would be the tools god would use to rebuild the temple. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. What are the different views on who the two witnesses. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. The most likely explanation is two groups of people, meaning christians and the. Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses.
The two witnesses, prophetic poetry, revelation chapter 11. As far as i know, this has never happened before since the creation of man. This too suggests that symbolic interpretations are inadequate. Revelations two witnesses continued a type of the second coming. They shall bear witness for 1260 days, the fortytwo months the holy city is trodden down re 11. Apr 14, 2015 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. They will serve as the conscience of the world and will be hated by most people. Times of tribulation revelation 6 11 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the two witnesses killed. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the truthers journal. The two witnesses of revelation 11 will be moses and elijah.
One can see why some conclude that moses and elijah are revelations two witnesses. Revelation 11 should be read in conjunction with ezekiel 37. However, there is no biblical justification to believe that the two witnesses are indeed moses and elijah. Who are the two witnesses of god in the 11th chapter of the book of revelation. This subreddit is dedicated to the crazy, dumb, shitty, dishonest, and absurd things people say or do because of in the name of religion. We continue to think about johns vision of the two witnesses. 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. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. Part 28 from a study through the revelation of jesus christ. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. From sunday, october th, 2019, at calvary chapel tricities, kennewick, wa. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed.
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