Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Satan versus yahovahs people the yahudim jews and israels children throughout history. Read revelation 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.
Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. There is nothing in revelation 11 that requires us to assume a famous identity for the two witnesses. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It should be apparent to even the most casual of readers that this is the. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12.
In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel. Revelation 1 20 states and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. I would like to say again here that the bible and especially revelation, must be.
The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as through rousing someone who was asleep. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Revelation chapter 11 comments page 5 king james version. 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. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something.
Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. To the god of heaven he is styled, the lord of the earth, verse 4, revelation 11. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Because of these witnesses, many people will come to jesus christ because they were openly giving their testimony. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Revelation 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Many of the events described in revelation 6 11 seem to be chronological in order. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman in the wilderness. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman.
This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. Apr 20, 2020 see how much you learned about the eleventh chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. And when they have finished their testimony refers back to the 1260 days, or three and a half years, in revelation 11.
They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation chapter. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. I was always taught that it s two men who haven t died yet, however in the first chapter of revelation, it specifically says what candlesticks are. There is an interesting passage in zechariah 4 that gives us a prototype of the two witnesses of revelation. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The little book is probably a title deed to the earth compare jer.
This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. See our comments on chapter 10new window especially verses 7 through 11 of the revelation commentary for background concerning the concept that john will return in conjunction with the seven thunders. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Revelation 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The key bible texts which validate the seventhday adventist church, its mission and the foundational doctrine on the sanctuary are found in these chapters. That is, to write about the state of the seven churches. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. We all know the feeling summed up by the expression the future is now. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. Chapter one 11 chapter two 15 chapter three 20 chapter four 25 chapter five 28. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is. Symbolic detailed descriptions of this wrath will be found in revelation 15. Zechariah has a vision in which he sees a solid gold lampstand. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. 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. Return from chapter 11 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
Commentary for revelation 1216 revelation 1214 interludes in the book of revelation. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. Chapter 16 will resume the sequence of judgments and begin bringing the book of revelation to a close. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. I now come to a part of this book that is deemed of the greatest importance by the protestant church, but is peculiarly difficult and obscure. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such.
I replied, as i look, there is a lampstand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it v. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. Commentaries for revelation chapter 11 the seventh trumpet, or third woe. And measure it not as not being holy in so high a degree. 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. And then he must write about those things that are still in the future. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. And there was given me by christ, as appears from revelation 11.
The two witnesses and the 7 th trumpet previous revelation study list next zechariah in his 5 th vision. Regarding the various systems of interpretation, as applied to this chapter. Later writers, such as clement of alexandria, origen, victorinus who wrote one of the earliest commentaries on revelation, eusebius, and jerome affirm the domitian date. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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 chapter 10 explained discover revelation. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Mar 28, 2015 other ways revelation describes this portion of gods wrath is the 3 rd woe, the seventh trumpet, or vials one through seven. Chapter 10 begins with another parenthesis in the chronology of revelation 10. 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. Mar 08, 2014 the two witnesses pastor tom luitwieler 03022014. The revelation that the lord gave to john was for those churches. Mar 06, 2014 the tribulation temple pastor tom luitwieler.
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. Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter 11. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapters 10 and 11, tells the story of the rise of seventhday adventism. Thou mustthe obligation lies upon thee, as the servant of god, to prophesy at his command. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. In the meantime, as the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven praises god for his righteous judgment on evil revelation 11. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Revelation chapter 11 explained discover revelation. The book of revelation, chapter 11 king james bible. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Combining with the great praise service of the redeemed, the heavenly beings now unite their voices in the great chorus.
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