Revelation 811 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have speculated. The first ten verses of revelation describe the first beast or the papacy in its rise to power. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914.
In verse 11 john was told to write down in a book what he was about to see. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention. April 24, 2018 proving that the book of revelation is not in chronological order. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. 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. Christ is described in his humiliation and exaltation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses 11 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. Mar 17, 2017 the book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation chapter 11 prophesies about the 2 witnesses that will be sent by god revelation 11. Revelation 11 kjv and there was given me a reed like unto bible.
Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. They are similar from the standpoint of their ministries, but similarity does. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Apr 29, 2018 april 24, 2018 proving that the book of revelation is not in chronological order. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Worldwide earthquake leveling every mountain into the sea followed by huge hailstones and lightning. Revelation 811 niv the seventh seal and the golden. This unity of people is associated with either the presence of god i.
Alpha is the first letter, and omega the last in the greek alphabet, and signifies that christ is the first and the last, as it is interpreted in revelation 1. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Tradition reports that the apostle john exercised spiritual oversight over these churches while he resided at ephesus during. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. The reason i bring this up is to show that the zechariah reference that revelation 11. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions.
In verse 19 he was asked again to write down the things he had seen. Then, immediately, john saw a second beast in vision and i beheld another beast coming up out of the earth. Revelation 1 is composed of the things that john saw. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Titus was one of the circle of young men who were the many witnesses to whom the apostle paul committed the things given to him, so they could pass them on to others who in turn would teach others also 2 tim. 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. Even some of the churchs greatest and most philosophically sophisticated saints stated that some passages were difficult for them. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9.
And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. An angel instructing john to come, implying a different level of revelation. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 11 the two witnesses i was given a reed. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. Symbols in the book of revelation you are permitted to understand the secrets of the kingdom of god. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. That is why i understand verse 4 intends for us to see these 2 witnesses as 2 individual flesh and blood men. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Mar 19, 2019 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. I am alpha and omega these are the words of christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what john had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming. John, or the book of revelation, is the last book of the bible, and in most traditions is believed to cover those events which surround the end of the world, and the last judgement. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. The opening verse introduces several concepts, most of which will be discussed in detail in subsequent verses. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read.
It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. But i use parables to teach the others so that the scriptures might be. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. 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. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. In this sense, the sackcloth of the two witnesses is akin to the bitterness which attended johns consumption of the little book of prophecy rev. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by. Jan 02, 2020 the description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9.
It reveals the people side of the book in the bible that we call revelations. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. 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. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Choose from 473 different sets of book of revelation flashcards on quizlet. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Thus, the first section of revelation is the first chapter. This is the revelation about jesus christ, but the second understanding of this title, the revelation that came from jesus christ, is equally authentic. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1.