This chapter introduces two prophets referred to as the two witnesses. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Though some believe elijah and enoch are the two witnesses, most bible scholars consider them to be moses and elijah. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. After which shall be a great earthquake, revelation 11. Letter of christ to the church in pergamum, chapter 2. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. According to chapter 11 of revelation, these two are dressed in sackcloth, prophesy, dispense astonishing miracles and witness to the grace of god in the evilest culture known to mankind. Method of revelation, kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb. In the 11th chapter, john brought to jerusalem, to the temple mount area writes about events taking place in jerusalem. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. 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.
And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation chapter 11 prophesies about the 2 witnesses that will be sent by god revelation 11. This seems to refers to the roman empire and seems to best fit the kings as follows. The first four verses of this chapter contain the angel gabriels concluding words of his marvelous discourse of chapter 11 in which michael, who is the man clothed in linen, stands up at the end of the judgment that was set in daniel 7. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev. The book of revelation chapter 11 part 1 the 7 trumpets. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Their influence precedes the end of the trumpet judgments, and sets the stage for the final series. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. 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 book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Book of revelation chapter 11 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last. Ultimately the bible is a book written by god to us and we get most benefit when we read it with as little distraction as possibly. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. Their message, supernatural power, death, and resurrection are dramatic moments in the story of the end times. Chapter 11 does not start with and i saw to introduce a new scene. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation.
The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. A brief overview of the first eleven chapters of revelation. Thus, in revelation 11, the two witnesses are not literally elijah and moses or elijah and enoch, but two men whom god will raise up in the spirit and power of their old testament counterparts. 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 person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. A verse by verse exposition of revelation chapter 11 by tony warren verse one and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The two witnesses and the 7 th trumpet previous revelation study list next zechariah in his 5 th vision.
Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. A comprehensive database of more than 11 book of revelation quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of revelation quiz questions. Revelation chapter 11 along with chapter 10 forms a unit in the book of revelation. This last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. And measure it not as not being holy in so high a degree. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Again it is important to keep in mind that chapter 11. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The events of the sixth seal in revelation chapter 6, the seventh trumpet in chapter 11 and the seventh vial in chapter 16 are all recording the same events. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. But the court which is without the temple the old temple had a court in the open air, for the heathens who worshipped the god of israel. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. Revelation chapter 11 revelation has two witnesses moses and.
They together establish a unified social, economic and religious system that. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. They are similar from the standpoint of their ministries, but similarity does not mean identity. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. Letter of christ to the church in smyrna, chapter 2. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as through rousing someone who was asleep. A horizontal demand curve illustrates a perfectly elas c demand. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out of the bottomless pit, and shall arise again after three days and a half, and ascend to heaven, revelation 11. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. Chapter 11 is a continuation from the scene in the. Economic realities may require price hikes in a crisis, but that is no excuse for. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. Those who understand the book of revelation from a preterist1 view latin for past. I replied, as i look, there is a lampstand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it. Read the fulltext online edition of socialscience commentary on the book of revelation 2000. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation. Zechariah 4 sermon on the two witnesses of revelation 11 duration. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
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