Aug 24, 2017 bible prophecy students have divergent opinions on the identity of two witnesses mentioned in revelation 11. But, there is another biblical character which adds to the identity of the two prophets. Bible prophecy students have divergent opinions on the identity of two witnesses mentioned in revelation 11. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one. Mormons have distinctive beliefs on what a prophet is. I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy 1,260 days rev. 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. How do you make the book of revelation easy to understand. Scripture does not identify the two witnesses by name, and no wellknown person is associated with their coming. The two witnesses or prophets will be bornagain believers. Note that days are used in reference to the two prophets or gods witnesses, but months are used in connection with the unbelieving gentile nations cf. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was.
Two witnesses are not two literal end time prophets. 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 law and the prophets known as the bible, old and new testaments are the only witnesses we have for our faith in jesus. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. The two witnesses then i was given a reed like a measuring rod. Certainly this even will contribute to the people saying w ho is able to make war with the beast rev. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation, doctrine and covenants student manual 2002, 16771. The revelation given to john in chapter 11 of revelations is in accordance with the former prophecy given many many years before to the prophet zechariah, showing continuity in gods word. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation.
The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times timeline. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. A very imaginative, creative and humorous book has recently been published about the meaning of. A very imaginative, creative and humorous book has recently been published about the meaning of the book of revelation.
The two olive trees are the two anointed ones who stand by the lord of the whole earth zechariah 4. Jan 02, 2020 in addition, both enoch and elijah were prophets who pronounced gods judgment 1 kings 17. They have been variously identified by theologians as two. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The people of the world will rejoice that these two prophets of god are killed, this will be like the worlds christmas present. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. 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. This is not illogical since symbols are used prominently throughout the book of revelation.
Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. The two witnesses of revelation 11 deception end times. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The two witnesses, as depicted in the bamberg apocalypse, an 11thcentury illuminated manuscript. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Who are the two prophets of the book of revelation. Excerpted from hank hanegraaff, the bible answer book, volume 2. I am enquiring into the identity of the two witnesses spoken of in revelations. Another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church. The witnesses killed and raised 9 for three and a half days all peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will view their bodies and will not permit them to be laid in a tomb. Why could they not likewise be the last two prophets mentioned in the book of revelation, the closing book of the new testament.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. The two witnesses killed by the beast revelation 11. 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. Join guest todd hampson on the show christ in prophecy. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. The two witnesses are most likely enoch and elijah. There are two witnesses because the bible requires the testimony of two people to confirm a fact or verify truth deut.
Satan causes his false prophet to appear like a meek and gentle lamb when in reality he has the heart of a destroyer. 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. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. Hope for our times is about the revelation and prophecies of the holy bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Will give to my two witnesses these seem to be two prophets. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation book. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth revelation 11. The revelation scripture record of the two prophets, of johns book of the apocalypse, called revelation, the two prophets are portraying the precise church gift, of necessary church ministry authority, of holy faith training and discipline, as.
They are similar from the standpoint of their ministries, but similarity does not mean identity. I so far have read that they are elijah and either moses or enoch. Some prophets overlap, lived in different areas, or the chronology cannot be estimated with any accuracy. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
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. Honest hearted people will be cut to the heart with guilt when they hear. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and. After the return of the prophet from amherst, ohio, he resumed his translation of the scriptures. 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 against this power. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Thetwo witnesses of revelation 11, two prophets, will they. The two witnesses of book of revelation chapter 11, two prophets, will they appear soon in the world. Posted on august 2, 2016 april 28, 2018 by oldpoet56 in the last book of the christian bible, the book of revelation in the 11th chapter in verses 3 through 12 we are told of two prophets that god will send to the earth during the first half of the great tribulation. The two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation.
Here is the reason some people believe this theory. In revelation this imagery is invested in two witnesses who preside over. The two witnesses of revelation 11 cannot be moses, enoch or elijah. Jan 27, 2019 the two witnesses of book of revelation chapter 11, two prophets, will they appear soon in the world. The two witnesses 2 but exclude the courtyard outside the temple. In addition, both enoch and elijah were prophets who pronounced gods judgment 1 kings 17. We also know that these two prophets will prophecy for 1260 days, or approx 3 12 years. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. And it is through faith in gods word that we receive power. Jun 03, 20 another very prominent opinion states that the two witnesses represent the jewish and the gentile church. Some say that their ministry is reserved for the last three and a. The diversity of opinion includes understanding that the two witnesses are bible characters like moses, enoch, and elijah or two literal end time prophets. In the last days, two prophets will be slain in jerusalemafter 3.
Aug 02, 2016 in the last book of the christian bible, the book of revelation in the 11th chapter in verses 3 through 12 we are told of two prophets that god will send to the earth during the first half of the great tribulation. About the first of march, while engaged in this work, questions arose in regard to the meaning of some of the figurative. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in. May 16, 2018 the two witnesses are personified in revelation 11 as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the great tribulation. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation with. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets at. The symbolism of the two witnesses home of the word of.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. We cannot help but remember the trumpets in revelation 8. Yes the book of revelations does mention a thousand days. The only possible period of time when the two witnesses could testify is during the three and a half years that precede christs returnthe time of the tribulation and the day of the lord most of this period of time has already been covered by chapters 6 the fifth and sixth seals and 89 the trumpet plagues. Jesus himself said to beware of false prophets who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves matthew 7. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation.
But, more we cannot read this verse without thinking of moses. 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. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. 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 against this. Some have supposed though without foundation that they are moses and elijah, whom they resemble in several respects. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation with todd. The false prophet in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog.
List of major and minor prophets of the old testament. Jun 25, 2019 this list details all the major and minor old testament prophets, though not necessarily in perfect chronological order. The holy spirit will empower each of the 144,000 to present gods law to the world and the results will be spectacular. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation book hampsons userfriendly guide to the book of revelation demystifies confusing literary images. March 29, 2020resourcesto order, call 19727363567 mf, 8 a. The revelation scripture record, of the two prophets, reveals the exact kingdom of god rank, of. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the.
303 1208 553 224 1225 660 495 1205 823 710 224 175 466 105 1274 1452 85 596 613 760 1649 759 1524 409 1544 74 342 1454 828 1135 580 363 388 560 1401 807 523