Who are these people and how will we recognize them. When the two witnesses rise into heaven, a great earthquake occurs. Christs revelation will set into motion a chain if events that will forever change the affairs of men on earth. Note each of these scriptures carefully and note that revelation 11. The two witnesses prophesy for 1,260 days then are. The two witnesses of revelation christian articles.
The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation. Jehovahs witnesses,revelation,eschatology,futurism. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations.
However, the force of the teaching is that the spirit of god was going to accomplish his word. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. There are two because the law said that at the mouth of two or three witnesses the truth can be established. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in. Earlier in the book of revelation, john writes from the perspective of an observer, but in this prophecy, he becomes a participant. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. Excerpted from hank hanegraaff, the bible answer book, volume 2. See our tribulation chartnew window for a pictorial depiction of the above discussion.
This article is also available and sold as a booklet. 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. The two witnesses will have power to cause a drought for the 3 12 years of their. The lamb opens the first six seals 117 conqueror on the white horse 1, 2 rider of fierycolored horse to take away peace 3, 4. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. So, the witness given by these two witnesses is true. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation.
The two witnesses are interpreted as two individuals. Revelation chapter 11 introduces the antichrist and two great prophets. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation 11 prophesies the two witnesses will have the power to plague the world with droughts and it is noteworthy that james 5. Just as in the early chapters of this book we had seven golden candlesticks, which, though one in christ, yet are. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.
Here is the reason some people believe this theory. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. The temple, the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet part 2. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of. Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. It is more important to know the prophecies than their interpretation. Owen juhlke the way community church, vineland, on canada may 3rd, 2020. They are among gods unique witnesses who will proclaim his message of judgment during the final stages of the gentile. And the witnesses will have the power to destroy their enemies with fire revelation 11. This is not illogical since symbols are used prominently throughout the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen in a vision. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Everywhere else in revelation, john uses the word city in a symboliconly sense. The two witnesses 2 but exclude the courtyard outside the temple. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Dispensationalist christians believe that the events described in the book of revelation will occur. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. And ill give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets. And the mainstream view is that the two last day witnesses will be either moses, enoch or elijah. In fact, i did not even get into revelation 11 where the two witnesses are in the bible. The book of revelation 8 the 2 witnesses revelation. I so far have read that they are elijah and either moses or enoch. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent dalrymple, rob on.
Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Join us this sunday, march 10, as we continue our lesson on the book of revelation and try to answer these questions. Who are the witnesses commentary a testimony of jesus. Ive created revelation for kids as a resource site for parents wishing to explain the complex truths of revelation to kids or teens in simplified language. The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for. Another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church.
The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. Jehovah seated on his throne 2 the 24 elders on thrones 4 the four living creatures 6 5. Unfortunately, zechariah 4 is a difficult text to understand which does not help us much in understand who the two witnesses are in revelation 11. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Esv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. But here we do not follow the crowd, we follow the. The return of jesus christ will be the most profound occurrence of all time. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The sermon was primarily about the little book right there at the end of revelation 10 that was sweet as honey going in. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses.
In this installment, i present my own view and a portion of my evidence for it. Therefore, 1,260 days earlier would begin the two witnesses ministry 11 12 days before the middle of the tribulation week. This is the second and concluding article on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. The obstacles would be removed and the temple would be rebuilt by. In revelation this imagery is invested in two witnesses who preside over.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. The first view is that the two witnesses may represent the whole old testament order religious. 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. After the two witnesses are brought back to life, an earthquake prompts praise and glory from the survivors. 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. 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. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth.
These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. Almost everything in revelation is symbolism, as are the two witnesses. I n the 11th chapter of revelation, two mysterious entities are introduced into the story of the end of this current age revelation 11.