One of the reasons this book strikes us as strange is because of our lack of understanding concerning the old testament. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of revelation will occur. More than five decades after the book of mormon was published, david whitmer recalled how he first heard of the book of mormon. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation.
God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. The two witnesses of revelation who are they, and what are. To make a full circle, lets go back a brief moment to where we began. And i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. This endorsement from moses and elijah who symbolize revelations two witnesses represent the endorsement of the law and the prophets, gods word, that jesus is the coming one. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11. I have heard that the jehovahs witnesses often refer to this number. I was one of those people that decided the book was too dark to read and since my pastor never quoted directly from it, i never gave it a second thought. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In this paper there will be a brief exposition of rev 11. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation.
Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. According to jehovahs witnesses, who are the 144,000. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. It outlines just what the book of revelations tells us about the last days of this system of things. The two witnesses, as depicted in the bamberg apocalypse, an 11thcentury illuminated manuscript. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
In a refreshing contrast to the sensational and insipid popular presentations, rob dalrymples revelation and the two witnesses is a careful, well researched scholarly examination of the identity of the two witnesses in the book of revelation. At the end of their ministry, when they have said all they need to say, the beast will kill them and the wicked world will rejoice, allowing the bodies of the fallen prophets to lie in the streets verses 710. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. One of the more curious questions about the endtimes revolves around the two witnesses mentioned by the apostle john in the book of revelation. The answers to these and other vital questions are revealed at revelation. Among the most difficult chapters of the bible to understand is revelation 11 and the two witnesses described in 11. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are.
The many interpretations of the two witnesses make this one of the most debated passages in the book and indicate its importance osborne, revelation, 417. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The two witnesses are most likely enoch and elijah. It is more important to know the prophecies than their interpretation. And i will give power to my two witnesses and they will prophesy for 1260 days clothed in sack cloth. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with. Dec 02, 2015 two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. I suggest that biblically, historically, and evidentially, the two witnesses prophesied in the book of revelation were the former sceptical opponents of christ turned biblical authors, james and jude. But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles. Myles munroe from the bahamas traveled the world with his wife ruth teaching of the kingdom of god just as jesus or yahshua. What lies ahead for those who worship jehovah god and for those who do not. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with dr.
What you have readthat the two witnesses represent elijah and enochseems to be the commonly held opinion of many church fathers. But when one reads revelation 11 it reveals that believers are worshipping in the temple. The beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. Jan 02, 2020 the witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The book is short, only about 70 pages, and is straight from my journal entries with little editing. Two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. Dec 07, 2015 among some of the most difficult books of the bible to understand is the book of revelation. 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.
No other individuals could have offered greater validation for jesus christs ministry than these two giants of scripture. Bicog publication page 5 temple, it means we are the temple, and god is dwelling in us 2 corinth 6. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. And i will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed 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 two witnesses then i was given a reed like a measuring rod. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. Well, this is wrong according to the precepts of scripture.
He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Who are the two endtimes witnesses in the book of revelation. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. Announcer join our host steve myers and his guests as they help you understand your future on beyond today. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. Jan 07, 2016 one of the more curious questions about the endtimes revolves around the two witnesses mentioned by the apostle john in the book of revelation. They have been variously identified by theologians as two.
Highlights from the book of revelationii watchtower. Among some of the most difficult books of the bible to understand is the book of revelation. The works of josephus, the wars of the jews, book iv, chapter 4, section 5. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo. The two witnesses in the book of revelation then i was givers a long cane as a measuring rod, and i was told, go and measure gods sanctuary, and the altar, and the people who worship there. These are the two olive trees and the two lamp stands that stand before the lord of the earth. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
When they finish their witnessing, the beast coming up out of the abyss will fight against them, overcome them and kill them. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The advent of christ, in the two witnesses that witnessed jesus that are the two disciples, that were there, when jesus was crucified. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent dalrymple, rob on. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation chapter. He holds that the rapture occurs three and onehalf years before the coming of christ in revelation 19. I compiled it in a way that would show the flow of the events. The two witnesses are also commissioned to prophesy, as was john, indicating that the john class is the same as the two witnesses. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Apr 08, 2017 new book a witness of the heavenly realm posted on april 8, 2017 by pure revelations if you have not read the first book how to have your second comforter please do not read this new book.
The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5.
The return of jesus christ will be the most profound occurrence of all time. New book a witness of the heavenly realm pure revelations. Highlights from the book of revelationii watchtower online. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. Now that we are familiar with this time period, its important to look at this one crucial issue thats causing so much confusion. The two witnesses of revelation 11 according to the bible from yahwah god and i will give power unto my two witnesses. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will occur before and at the time of christs return to earth are outlined by. The law and the prophets known as the bible, old and new testaments are the only witnesses we have for our faith in jesus. Since chapter describes and develops the beast and his politicalreligious system in detail, we will wait until then to discuss the beast. I so far have read that they are elijah and either moses or enoch. The book of revelation refers to 144,000 servants of god who will be sealed in two different places. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place.
The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. Harrison identifies the seventh trumpet with the last trump, that is, the rapture, anticipated in the rapture of the two witnesses in 11. Jan 31, 2016 the advent of christ, in the two witnesses that witnessed jesus that are the two disciples, that were there, when jesus was crucified. The two witnesses in revelation 11 will be martyred, resurrected and ascend into heaven. The two witnesses and the book of revelations youtube.
Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. New book a witness of the heavenly realm posted on april 8, 2017 by pure revelations if you have not read the first book how to have your second comforter please do.
Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. Note the similarity between this and the power given to elijah. What blessings will obedient mankind experience during the thousand year reign of christ. Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses. In his vision of the end times, he saw two prophetic witnesses who for a period of time, god will grant special authority revelation 11. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months. All of the judgments god waited for in history are now poured out in the tribulation period which according to jesus and daniel lasts 7 years. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The first four seals represent trends and plagues that have been continuing and intensifying through the years to our day. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there.
And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and. In revelation 11, we read about the two witnesses of revelation. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Moses and elijah cannot be revelations two witnesses. This short essay will not only decisively prove, and clearly explain who the two witnesses are, which has never truly been done before this point, and most certainly never revealed to be what you will soon understand the two witnesses to. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic.
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. 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. The only thing opposing them are the people of god and these two prophets, theyre called the two witnesses, who appear in jerusalem, and begin to speak. The identity of the two witnesses because their miracles are similar to those of elijah and moses, and because malachi 4. And nonetheless i will give power unto my two witnesses adam and eve, od and ob, yin and yan, ida and pingala, and they shall prophesy reveal the mystery of the son of man or the serpent of bronze, which is the will of the holy spirit of god in the wilderness a thousand two hundred and threescore days 1260 9, in the ninth sphere, yesod. The two witnesses i believe is two men who represent the jewish and the gentile church these are the two lamp stand and the two olive trees, who were the sack cloth of serious ill health and pain and discomfort but they bear witness to god. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation. Again, this is the same as a period of three years and six months 1,260 divided by 360 equals 3 12. The historical record about the attempted, then complete, martyrdom.
Revelation session 16 the two witnesses, video commentary with notes pdf download and links. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Jun 03, 20 the two witnesses i believe is two men who represent the jewish and the gentile church these are the two lamp stand and the two olive trees, who were the sack cloth of serious ill health and pain and discomfort but they bear witness to god. This study utilizes certain concepts developed in the presentations on the 144,000 and the seven trumpets. The two witnesses of revelation who are they, and what. The designation of two witnesses signifies that they will have visibly witnessed the very presence of christ, just as peter, james and john visibly witnessed the transfiguration and john also witnessed christ. The two witnesses of revelation gospel bible truth. Revelations two witnesses continued a type of the second coming.
The tribulation according to the book of revelation. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Steve the book of revelation tells the story of four very powerful men. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchmans post. 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. These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel. The two witnesses of revelation 11 cannot be moses, enoch or elijah. And it is through faith in gods word that we receive power. 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. The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. This book is ideal for anyone that has picked up the bible and never been able to understand what john was talking about in revelation.
According to my research on your question, there is little consensus as to the identity of these individuals. Regarding the concept of the witness of both the jewish and the gentile christians, see vernard eller, the most. Yesterday i posted the free download of the new book, a witness of the life of christ, on my homepage. Christs revelation will set into motion a chain if events that will forever change the affairs of men on earth.
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