This article is also available and sold as a booklet. Not just in the sense of recording an unveiling but also in terms of its composition in what might best be described as a language system or matrix deeply embedded in the old testament. 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. These two witnesses refer to the old and new testaments of the bible. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation. They shall bear witness for 1260 days, the fortytwo months the holy city is trodden down re 11. Revelation 11 prophesies the two witnesses will have the power to plague the world with droughts and it is noteworthy that james 5. Revelation was written by the apostle john in about 96 c. Excerpted from hank hanegraaff, the bible answer book, volume 2. Jun 03, 20 another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church. Revelation chapter 11 prophesies about the 2 witnesses that will be sent by god revelation 11. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. God has never resurrected a prophet or apostle to do a. Seventhday adventists identify the two witnesses of revelation 11 as the bible, and teach that the french revolution of the 1790s is described in the same passage. This is not illogical since symbols are used prominently throughout the book of revelation. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. Two witnesses revelation 11 watch tower publications index 19862020.
The plagues these witnesses send are identical to the plagues of moses and elijah the prophet. We know that a lamp is a symbol for the word of god, your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path psalm 119. Jun 02, 2019 revelation chapter 11 prophesies about the 2 witnesses that will be sent by god revelation 11. Beginning with the transfiguration, these two men will also te. Aug 24, 2017 bible prophecy students have divergent opinions on the identity of two witnesses mentioned in revelation 11. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet article contributed by. If the false prophet is a human being, then it would prove that annihilationism is false and conditionalists, the seventh day adventists, and the jehovahs witnesses would all be proven wrong in their denial of eternal conscious torment in hell. Careful students of the book of revelation will probably agree with alford that chapter 11 is undoubtedly one of the most difficult in the whole apocalypse. 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. However, there is no biblical justification to believe that the two witnesses are indeed moses and elijah. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 1 2 years just before christs return revelation 11.
And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in. Two witnesses are not two literal end time prophets. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the reformed reader. Here is the reason some people believe this theory. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel.
Under closer investigation, however, revelation 11. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. Some speculate it might be elijah and moses who were present in the transfiguration on the mount where jesus invited peter, james, and john to witness jesus shekinah glory. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times timeline. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchmans post. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. In revelation this imagery is invested in two witnesses who preside over. The two witnesses of revelation are symbolized by moses and elijah, not only because moses and elijah. And after three days and an half the spirit of life from god entered into them, and they stood upon their feet. Now that we are familiar with this time period, its important to look at this one crucial issue thats causing so much confusion. The sermon was primarily about the little book right there at the end of revelation 10 that was sweet as honey going in. While the book of genesis tells how paradise was lost, revelation tells how paradise will be regained. The command to measure the temple of god and the altar indicates that a new temple will indeed be built, contrary to some sites stating that only an. The two witnesses of revelation 11 cannot be moses, enoch or elijah.
Some speculate it might be elijah and moses who were present in the transfiguration on the mount where jesus invited peter, james, and john to. The two witnesses of revelation christian articles. The following points are taken from revelation seminars. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets. 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 beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. Many believe the two witnesses will either be enoch, elijah and moses because of how they dress in sackcloth. They shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days. In revelation 11, we read about the two witnesses of revelation. The witnesses are described as firebreathing olive trees and candlesticks. 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. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times.
There are two because the law said that at the mouth of two or three witnesses the truth can be established. 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. Moses and elijah cannot be revelations two witnesses according to popular opinion moses and elijah are the two witnesses is this truth. Since it is always used in the new testament to refer to persons, the two witnesses must be actual people, not movements, as some. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. This chapter contains messages to churches of ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira, four of the seven churches of asia located in. Most pastors teach that the revelation timeline of the two witnesses is during 3. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
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. Theres a strong possibility the 2 witnesses will be enoch and elijah as neither died. And the mainstream view is that the two last day witnesses will be either moses, enoch or elijah. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. In revelation this imagery is invested in two witnesses who preside over the judgment and destruction of jerusalem and the second temple. The law and the prophets known as the bible, old and new testaments are the only witnesses we have for our faith in jesus. The diversity of opinion includes understanding that the two witnesses are bible characters like moses, enoch, and elijah or two literal end time prophets. Finally, the description of these witnesses as clothed in sackcloth rev. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. Bible prophecy students have divergent opinions on the identity of two witnesses mentioned in revelation 11.
The temple, the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet part 2 revelation chapter 11 introduces the antichrist and two great prophets. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Almost everything in revelation is symbolism, as are the two witnesses. Elijah is usually a main candidate as one of the witnesses because he did not see death but was carried to heaven on a heavenly chariot. Another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. So, the witness given by these two witnesses is true. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. 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. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. They have been variously identified by theologians as two. The false prophet of revelation is a controversial figure, especially in the context of annihilationism. And it is through faith in gods word that we receive power. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. 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 in the vision of revelation. In fact, i did not even get into revelation 11 where the two witnesses are in the bible.
The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. 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. 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 apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. Who are these people and how will we recognize them. I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the god of the earth revelation 11. He was directed to write to every one of them according to their. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things.
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