The third, and last view to be considered in the scope of this paper is that. In chapter 11, verse 3 of the book of revelation in the bible, scripture mentions two witnesses. Jesus sent out his disciples twobytwo as witnesses to the villages of galilee mark 6. Its primary meaning is to speak forth, to proclaim, or to preach. Revelations two witnesses are they moses and elijah. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod.
Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. The mission of the two witnesses in the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation account of the two witnesses is scripturaly bound to that time frame. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Two witnesses 144,000 saints the 2 witnesses ministry. David jeremiah the two witnesses watch 2021 online sermons. First of all, they are clothed in sackcloth and prophesy for 1,260 days about three and a half. Who are the two witnesses of revelation in the bible.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. Explanation in american sign language of chapter 11 in the book of revelation regarding the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet during the tribulation. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have speculated. Also, because the ministry of the two witnesses in the very next verse revelation 11. The identities of the two witnesses in the book of revelation are most commonly a combination of enoch, elijah, or moses. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. Revelation chapter 11 and the identity of gods two witnesses. They have been variously identified by theologians as two people, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. The first argument is the two witnesses are moses and elijah. Up to now the witnesses have prophesied with power, conquering all enemies.
Witnesses is the plural form of martus, from which the english word martyr derives, since so many witnesses of jesus christ in the early church paid with their lives. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. At the end of their ministry, when they have said all they needed to say, the beast was to kill them and the wicked world would rejoice, allowing the bodies of the. The two witnesses 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. This article is taken from the chapter concerning the two witnesses of revelation 11. Rather than assuming that zechariah was prophesying the return of two preexisting characters, perhaps we should understand that these were meant to taken as two. In revelation 11, we learn a great deal about these two figures who will appear during the end times. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3.
The timing of the two witnesses of revelation 11 on friday, november 8, 2019 by bill salus. Jul 17, 2020 who do you think are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth. 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. Revelation 11 the two witnesses grace communion international. Three arguments as to the identity of the two witnesses will be examined. Among the experts, the consensus is elijah and moses. The witnesses killed and raised 9 for three and a half days all peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will view their bodies and will not permit them to be laid in a tomb. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. The first witness of revelation 11 the two witnesses.
Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Opinion eth in the book of revelation chapter 11, the bible mentions the coming appearance of two witnesses that will take place during the tribulation. The book of revelation 8 the 2 witnesses revelation 11. Jesus himself also calls attention to scripture as em bodied in the book of revelation. The two witnesses are never identified in the christian bible. The coming of the two witnesses in the book of revelation marks the beginning of gods program of witnessing to the world during the tribulation period. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. The first witness of revelation 11 the two witnesses book 1 kindle edition by scotram, john, dickinson, robert, dickinson, ray, traweger. The third, and last view to be considered in the scope of this paper is that they are in the spirit of zerubbabel and joshua.
After measuring out the temple, god grants authority to two witnesses who will minister during the 42 months or 1260 days when the temple is trample by the nations. Zechariah saw two olive trees in his dream, which god explained are the two anointed ones, who. Scripture states that revelations two witnesses cannot be killed by man and that they can devour their enemies by fire coming from their mouths, revelation 11. May 31, 2011 this book is a valuable and thoughtful contribution to understanding the book of revelation, particularly in its treatment of the two witnesses and the role of the people of god. Revelation 11 a study of the prophetic book of holy. Yet, the doubling of the witness is symbolic of the whole church. 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. Nov 03, 20 many christians have sought the true identity of gods two witnesses in chapter 11 of the book of revelation. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Most people who study bible prophecy are well aware of the two witnesses the two fascinating jewish men who emerge postrapture at the beginning of the 7years of gods wrath on earth.
Some say they are moses and elijah, while others say that they are 2 people living today. Times of tribulation revelation 6 11 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the two witnesses killed we continue to think about johns vision of the two witnesses. Revelation 11 then there was given to me a measuring rod like a staff. I give witness to everyone who hears the prophetic words in this book. Rather than assuming that zechariah was prophesying the return of two preexisting characters, perhaps we should understand that these were meant to taken as two people yet to come.
The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with dr. Most of what we know about them is in revelation 11. Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen by john of patmos, during the second woe recorded in revelation 11. Jan 30, 2014 the two witnesses in zechariah were identified as zerubbabel, the governor of judah who returned to jerusalem to lay the foundation of a second temple, and joshua, the high priest commissioned to preside over its altar. Revelation describes the two witnesses as two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the lord 11. Two witnesses in the book of revelation by jeremy james the book of revelation is our guide to the end time. I trust in the mercy of god for ever and ever jeremiah 11. Zerubbabel and joshua are types of the two witnesses whose work it will be to proclaim that the time has come to rebuild jerusalem and revelation establish the temple worship, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and.
It sets out in broad chronological order the many endtime events mentioned in other books of the bible. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with. Two witnesses is based on the jewish law required two witnesses to establish a fact num. Revelation 11 esv the two witnesses then i was given a. The two witnesses of revelation 11 according to the bible from yahwah god and i will give power unto my two witnesses.
Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of revelation will occur before and during the second coming. Revelation 11 amp the two witnesses then there was. I want to reveal to you twelve things about these mysterious men that you need to know. Revelation 11 has shown us that the physical jewish nation was about to be judged for its sinfulness. The two witnesses will proclaim to the world that the disasters occurring during the last half of. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. It skillfully reckons with the symbolic character of the visions that god gave to john, the significance of the old testament background, the centrality of christ in. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation.
Two olive trees represent the two witnesses of revelation 11. 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 deception end time. A second interpretation is that they are enoch and elijah. Just as these two witnesses were raised up to be lampstands or witnesses for god and were empowered by olive oil representing the power of the holy spirit, so the two witnesses of revelation 11 will likewise execute their prophetic office. The giving of authority and prophesying to the two witnesses in revelation 11. If you look into almost any biblical commentary, youll usually find the argument that the two witnesses are either enoch and elijah, or moses and elijah. As far as the identity goes for the two witnesses, scholars have narrowed down the candidates to three people. By giving a clear overview of these events and how they finally culminate in the. Revelation 11 should be read in conjunction with ezekiel 37. The identity of the two witnesses compass international. Some say they are moses and elijah, while others say that they are 2. Jun 25, 2020 the two witnesses are symbolic of the whole church.
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