It has also been proposed that the two witnesses are the witnessing church, because jesus sent out his disciples two by two. Two witnesses in the scriptures revelation 11 explained. Jan 02, 2020 the witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. Esv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy 1,200 and 60 days, clothed in sack cloth.
I so far have read that they are elijah and either moses or enoch. Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Dec 02, 2015 two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. Steve the book of revelation tells the story of four very powerful men and prophecies of the world that lie ahead.
In this prophesy the two olive trees represent the two who are anointed to serve the lord of all the earth. Notice the fact that god sends two witnesses to testify that is significant. Revelation 11 the two witnesses i was given a reed. This study builds on the types and shadows of the old testament, as well as the spiritual meaning of numbers and their patterns to help us achieve understanding. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library. David reagan and i on our television program christ in prophecy put together a panel of bible prophecy experts. Note each of these scriptures carefully and note that revelation 11. Therefore, most of the people living in jerusalem today are gentiles in gods sight. The two witnesses will have the power to smite the earth with all plagues. The two witnesses of revelation are symbolized by moses and elijah, not only because moses and elijah.
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. 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 message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. So the principle of two witnesses is firmly established and almost universally accepted among bible students. The book of revelation, chapter 11 the two witnesses prophesy. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. How are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. In revelation 11 the two witnesses validate the lords claim that he not satan is lord of the earth.
Excerpted from hank hanegraaff, the bible answer book, volume 2. To arrive at a verdict, lets examine the internal evidence of. I write to inform you of a message from him who walks among the churches and holds their leaders in his right hand. This is a reference to zerubbabel and joshua which were mentioned zech 4. It is more important to know the prophecies than their interpretation.
What are the different views on who the two witnesses described in revelation are. The two witnesses laying dead for three and a half days years fulfilled. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. 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. This means that the city of jerusalem today for the most part is a gentile city, since most jews do not believe in or submit to jesus christ.
Who are the 144,000 and the two witnesses in the book of revelation. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11. Since their coming is still future, there is some uncertainty regarding the identity of these two men. Jul, 2018 the two witnesses of revelation has captured the minds of many over the years leading to a great number of interpretations that can overwhelm the serious bible student. Announcer join our host steve myers and his guests as they help you understand your future on beyond today. What are the different views on who the two witnesses. Other scholars note that two is symbolic in revelation because two witnesses are needed to authenticate a testimony in the hebrew bible cf.
The beast will be the civil leader who all people of the earth, except those faithful to god, will follow revelation. And ill give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. 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. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. 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.
Who are the witnesses commentary a testimony of jesus. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The passage in revelation goes on to explain, these are the two olive trees. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. Jun 03, 20 the two witnesses will have power to cause a drought for the 3 1 2 years of their ministry. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. And there was given me in my physical body a reed like unto a rod which is my spinal column. 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. Turn with me to revelation, this is where were gonna find our passage, revelation chapter 11 and starting with verse 3. The presentation is called, the two witnesses and it springs from revelation chapter 11. Will they be fulfilled in strict chronological order, or not. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day.
Smashwords studies in revelation the two witnesses a. There are three primary viewpoints on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation 11. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet article contributed by. The two witnesses and the land beast in the book of revelation 161 the implementation of the methodology but it will serve as a guide in our interpretation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
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. Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for 1,260 days, for witnesses for god witness all the time. Remember that it is the beast from the bottomless pit that does this to the two witnesses. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. First, the two witnesses are a metaphorical reference to moses and. Jesus said blessed is he that reads and understands them. Revelation 2 tlb write a letter to the leader of the. 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 1 2 years just before christs return revelation 11. Book of revelation unveiled breaking down rapture, 7.
And bible prophecy confirms that a beast represents a nation, see daniel 7. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations. 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 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. The book of revelation 8 the 2 witnesses revelation. The two witnesses and the land beast in the book of revelation. If you are thinking, but moses and elijah have already diedthey wont show up again then you need to revisit the story of the transfiguration in matthew 17. Revelation 11 says that they are two olive trees and two lampstands which stand before the lord of all the earth 11. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Therefore any discussion of the two witnesses of revelation will sooner or later center on their identity. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The plagues these witnesses send are identical to the plagues of moses and elijah the prophet. These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel.
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