The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The two witnesses and the 7 th trumpet previous revelation study list next zechariah in his 5 th vision. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. The book of revelation of jesus christ scripturally expounded. This is the only time in this book that john is told to seal up the words and not write them, all other times he is to write down the things he witnesses, revelation 1. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11.
Sep 15, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. His opening words of the chapter have all the meaning and emotional power of his final liberation from slavery. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo.
Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the first of johns visions that are recorded in revelation 411, he saw god the father enthroned in heaven, exalted beings who worship him, and a book sealed with seven seals. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. The war in heaven 10 and i heard a loud voice in heaven, saying. Though this is a very short chapter, it reflects the enormity of the emotional impact these passages in the first part of this book has had on john. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 11 kjv king james version malachi chapter 4. I replied, as i look, there is a lampstand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it.
In the meantime, as the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven praises god for his righteous judgment on evil revelation 11. The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as through rousing someone who was asleep. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. See how much you learned about the eleventh chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. When he reads the books of those of the lost times, however, he acquires the vocabulary of freedom. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb.
Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. 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. And they have conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. John saw that the one who could open the book was jesus christ. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Apr 20, 2020 see how much you learned about the eleventh chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. They have conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. John was instructed to measure the temple of god, the altar, which implies sacrificial offerings had already begun and to count the worshipers. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. 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. The fundamental purpose of this chapter is to explain what. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12. In this chapter, the revelation of god reveals to us that there will be 2 witnesses in the end times, who will be murdered. As the events of chapter 10 are fulfilled, the bridewife of christ would have gone to the grand marriage supper of the lamb and the gospel would then be returned to israel.
And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. 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. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. After which shall be a great earthquake, revelation 11. 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 two witnesses verses 12 1 and there was given me a reed like a rod, and the angel stood, saying, rise, and measure the temple of god, and the altar, and those who worship therein, 2 but the court which is outside the temple leave out, and measure it not, for it is given to the gentiles, and they will tread the holy city under foot fortytwo months. It is the belief of this writer that the ministry of the two witnesses begins 11 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week. Chapter 16 will resume the sequence of judgments and begin bringing the book of revelation to a close. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Also, the sealing of daniels book meant that he was to officially preserve the book he wrote for a later time, daniel 12. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8.
People will observe their dead bodies for 3 12 days. According to chapter 11 of revelation, these two are dressed in sackcloth, prophesy, dispense astonishing miracles and witness to the grace of god in the evilest culture known to mankind. Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our god, and the authority of his christ. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Though some believe elijah and enoch are the two witnesses, most bible scholars consider them to be moses and elijah. All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
This is a selftest on chapters 6 11 of the book of revelation. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing these events from earth. After the three and a half days is repeated from revelation 11.
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, revelation 11. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 11. Revelation chapter 11 explained book of revelation each. Satan versus yahovahs people the yahudim jews and israels children throughout history. The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death. The book of revelation, chapter 11 king james bible. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. 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.
Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled.
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