The two witnesses of revelation in that day, says the lord of hosts, i will take you zerubbabel my servant, and will make you my signet holy seal for i have chosen you, says the lord of hosts haggai 2. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. Before getting into this intriguing and very misunderstood topic, here is an interesting fact to introduce the illuminating truth on revelations two witnesses. 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. The two witnesses of revelation, like joshua and zerubbabel, will have gods power flowing through them to accomplish gods work. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation.
Revelations two witnesses who are the two witnesses. Therefore any discussion of the two witnesses of revelation will sooner or later center on their identity. Jan 27, 2018 who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation, chapter 11. The revelation was given to john to show him things which would take place in the lords day. Moses and elijah cannot be revelations two witnesses.
Will give to my two witnesses these seem to be two prophets. They shall bear witness for 1260 days, the fortytwo months the holy city is trodden down re 11. 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. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. It says two witnesses, so it doesnt automatically mean its two people who are witnessing. Highlights from the book of revelationii watchtower.
The two witnesses laying dead for three and a half days years fulfilled. Jan 07, 2016 one of the more curious questions about the endtimes revolves around the two witnesses mentioned by the apostle john in the book of revelation. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchmans post. I was one of those people that decided the book was too dark to read and since my pastor never quoted directly from it, i never gave it a second thought. This article proposes a literary and theological relationship between the. When you interpret the symbolism correctly, the mystery is solved. Bruce wilkinson told me that he thought these were enoch and elijah. They shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days. 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. And ill give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. 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 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. These two tribulation witnesses are literal 2 personalities who are going to appear in the 70th week of daniel. They are preparing the way of the second coming of the messiah, who will come as king of kings and as lord of lords. 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.
The two witnesses and the land beast in the book of. These are men who appear near the middle of the tribulation period, specifically in israel. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the god of the earth revelation 11. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. This is one of the most common assumptions, and this makes sense as these are the only two recorded in scripture to not have died. What blessings will obedient mankind experience during the thousand year reign of christ. This video goes into detail into who the two witnesses in revelation chapter 11 really are, as it goes to other companion passages, and proves from the bible the identity of these two people. One of the more curious questions about the endtimes revolves around the two witnesses mentioned by the apostle john in the book of revelation. 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. Jun 03, 20 the two witnesses will have power to cause a drought for the 3 12 years of their ministry. What lies ahead for those who worship jehovah god and for those who do not. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty two.
Aug 04, 2015 this video goes into detail into who the two witnesses in revelation chapter 11 really are, as it goes to other companion passages, and proves from the bible the identity of these two people. They are ancient 2 prophets from historical ot israel. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. I believe that we have already entered the time of the two witnesses even now, and i suspect that the relevant time frame involved is 312 years from june 21, 2009 to december 21, 2012. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty.
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. Jan 02, 2020 in the description of the two witnesses, john says, they are the two olive trees and the two lampstands, and they stand before the lord of the earth. The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with. Like the rest of the book of revelation, there is much speculation about who these two witnesses are.
Some have supposed though without foundation that they are moses and elijah, whom they resemble in several respects. According to jehovahs witnesses, who are the 144,000. These the two witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand that is, they are positioned before the throne of the lord of the earth. The seventhday adventist church teaches the following things about the two witnesses spoken of in the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation. The two witnesses are interpreted as two individuals. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john. I have heard that the jehovahs witnesses often refer to this number. Home two witnesses the two witnesses of revelation. Esv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. This is our revelation in the past year as god has clarified these things to us. The answers to these and other vital questions are revealed at revelation.
The two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. Who are the two endtimes witnesses in the book of revelation. Then i was given a measuring rod like a staff, and i was told, rise and measure the temple of god and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple. Now that we are familiar with this time period, its important to look at this one crucial issue thats causing so much confusion. As you are studying this subject on the two witnesses, please remember that the book of revelation is full of symbolic language which should not be taken literally. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. I suggest that biblically, historically, and evidentially, the two witnesses prophesied in the book of revelation were the former sceptical opponents of christ turned biblical authors, james and jude. Witnesses we are called to be witnesses for jesus christ. Are the two witnesses moses and elijah or enoch and elijah. 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.
The two witnesses will have the power to smite the earth with all plagues. In the description of the two witnesses, john says, they are the two olive trees and the two lampstands, and they stand before the lord of the earth. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent dalrymple, rob on. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. There are three primary viewpoints on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation 11. The purpose of the two witnesses gods kingdom ministries. They have been variously identified by theologians as two individuals, as two groups of people, or as two concepts. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Just as these two witnesses were raised up to be lampstands or witnesses for god and were empowered by olive oil representing the power of the holy spirit, so the two witnesses of revelation 11 will likewise execute their prophetic office. Announcer join our host steve myers and his guests as they help you understand your future on beyond today. In his vision of the end times, he saw two prophetic witnesses who for a period of time, god will grant special authority revelation 11. We know that a lamp is a symbol for the word of god, your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path psalm 119. Two witnesses revelation 11 watchtower online library.
Please note this doesnt say these two witnesses will only prophesy for 1,260 days, for witnesses for god witness all the time. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. And after three days and an half the spirit of life from god entered into them, and they stood upon their feet. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation, chapter 11. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies verse 5. The two witnesses spoken of in the book of revelation chapter 11 are the old and new testaments. This introduces two of the more interesting characters of revelation, 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. Steve the book of revelation tells the story of four very powerful men.
The historical record about the attempted, then complete, martyrdom of james, the lords brother, is uncannily reminiscent of what we are told. Many believe the two witnesses will either be enoch, elijah and moses because of how they dress in sackcloth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. The book of revelation refers to 144,000 servants of god who will be sealed in two different places. And i will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy 1,200 and 60 days, clothed in. In revelation 11 the two witnesses validate the lords claim that he not satan is lord of the earth.
Both represented a good portion of all the prophets. May 16, 2018 these the two witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand that is, they are positioned before the throne of the lord of the earth. In revelation 11, we read about the two witnesses of revelation. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo. 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. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. These two prophets are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks two lampstands standing before the gd of the earth. The two witnesses of revelation the bible a book of truth.
The two witnesses of revelation biblical thinking with dr. The implications for understanding johns depiction of the people of god and his hortatory intent. The angel showed me joshua the high priest standing. The accounts of their deaths further corroborate the selection of moses and elijah as the two witnesses. Two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. Revelation of christ and the two witnesses the watchman. The two witnesses of revelation here a little, there a. The book of revelation, chapter 11 the two witnesses prophesy. So the principle of two witnesses is firmly established and almost universally accepted among bible students. The two witnesses of revelation are symbolized by moses and elijah, not only because moses and elijah. This is why we these two and no others are at the mount of transfiguration when jesus revealed his glory and what the kingdom would be like to his closest disciples.
Dec 02, 2015 two witnesses revealed the revelation i just received about the two witnesses is revolutionary. Their ministry does not rise in human ability but in the power of god. This article proposes a literary and theological relationship between the two witnesses and the land beast. 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.
The presentation is called, the two witnesses and it springs from revelation chapter 11. The powers given these two witnesses in revelation 11. Remember that it is the beast from the bottomless pit that does this to the two witnesses. Before we address this question, a short study from the book. This book is ideal for anyone that has picked up the bible and never been able to understand what john was talking about in revelation. Turn with me to revelation, this is where were gonna find our passage, revelation chapter 11 and starting with verse 3. Smashwords studies in revelation the two witnesses a. Revised, edited and presented in book form by brent tremain b min theol, b a ed. 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.
The character of their ministry is prophetic they will prophesy. Two lampstands and olive trees are personified in revelation as two prophets because they will work through gods prophets during the. 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. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. The two witnesses spoken of in the book of revelation. 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. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11.