Yet commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11

Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter. The state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. There is a general expectation among gods people that the two witnesses will begin to prophesy soon, if only because we anticipate christs return in the near future. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Nine out of the ten times this word is used in the new testament, it is used in revelation.

Its a book of sweet salvation to us, while its a bitter book of judgment to unbelievers 2 cor 2. It is likely that jesus was quoting isaiahs wording when he prophesied of the rapture, saying, the great t. Before these bowl judgments are released, the church will be complete and gods people resurrected includes the rapture of those still alive. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The first group represents gods true church, spiritual israel, while the second represents a false and corrupt church that professes to worship god but is not true to him.

Revelation 10 this chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. Literally, has come with the idea has come and gone. Mede infers from hence, that the apostle is about to go over the same period of time that he had before been discoursing of, giving an account of the state of the church. Revelation 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. And he said thou hast not yet finished the whole of thy work, in what thou hast already recorded of the visions of the lord. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. There are numerous earthquakes during the tribulation. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. And measure it not as not being holy in so high a degree. Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is. Obviously, the two events are linked in the flow of prophecy. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, 46.

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. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. It is likely that jesus was quoting isaiahs wording when he prophesied of the rapture, saying, the great t rumpet shall be blown isa. The first and the last are titles that belong only to the lord, yahweh, according to isaiah 41. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Verses 12 this prophetical passage about measuring the temple is a plain reference. If the world will not accept the truth that comes by way of these two prophets god said, he will send the world a strong delusion so they will believe a lie. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the.

These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. These very weapons will be turned upon their own heads for. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. 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, 712. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it v. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.

The simplest explanation of all these passages is to see a real jewish temple on the temple mount in jerusalem, yet to be built but coming soon. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. 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. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Johns intended meaning, this is no basis to claim nothing literal or yet futuristic. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation.

Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. As great as this earthquake is, a still greater earthquakethe greatest of all recorded historyis yet to follow at the pouring forth of the seventh bowl judgment rev. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. The design of this measuring seems to be the preservation of the church in times of public danger. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Shall send gifts this was a custom in days of public rejoicing. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. And there was given me by christ, as appears from revelation 11. Commentary for revelation 11 the state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, 3. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Revelation chapter 10 matthew henry complete commentary. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Though some believe elijah and enoch are the two witnesses, most bible. A commentary on the book of revelation revelation 11. But how to understand either the one or the other is not so easy. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven.

So the second woe, concluded in chapter 9, is now mentioned as an introduction to the third and final woe. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The greek word for almighty is pantokrater, and it describes the one who has his hand on everything. But they dont have that yet and so here we go continuing with the assumptions and the guessing. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 with king james bible text.

After the french revolution, protestant europe looked back on its extremes with disgust, and sought with fervent effort to elevate the bible to greater prominence than ever. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 11 explained discover revelation. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. 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. Plus you did not explain how moses got out of paradise to appear at the mount of transfiguration. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. Jesus chose this title from his initial appearance to john revelation 1. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla.

Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet revelation 11. Commentary on revelation chapter 16 theology first. I encourage you to read the commentary on chapter 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. The world will not want to hear what they have to say from the god of heaven but for 1,260 days the world will be given no choice. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. A previous great earthquake attended the opening of the sixth seal rev. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. They stood upon their feet were restored to their primitive state.

Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The temple in ezekiel is best understood as the temple of the millennial earth and the temple of revelation 11 seems to be before the temple of ezekiel. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. Here john again resumes the sequential movement of the book. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. Regarding the various systems of interpretation, as applied to this chapter, a glance at some. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Dec 11, 2019 commentary on revelation chapter 10 posted on december 11, 2019 december 11, 2019 author steve sewell all scripture quotations are from the 1901 american standard version unless otherwise noted. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, rev 11.

And its really just at the end of this book when they finally receive some special revelation that all of a sudden all of their disputes and arguments cease. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Gods true people are measured, or judged, while the others are not. This is dealing with the nation of israel, moses the law and elijah the prophets.

Other ways revelation describes this portion of gods wrath is the 3 rd woe, the seventh trumpet, or vials one through seven. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out of the bottomless pit, and shall arise again after three. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. As alford cautioned, much of this mysterious book is as yet unfathomed. The strong angel and the little book revelation 10. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple. Revelation chapter 11 internet sacred text archive. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, rev 11.