In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation chapter 11 kjv king james version kathy, not sure what youre looking for, but if it has to do with any other scripture that has resemblance to psalm 23 in showing gods care for his people, then have a look at. Their influence precedes the end of the trumpet judgments, and sets the stage for the final series. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. I would like to say again here that the bible and especially revelation, must be. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The complete book of revelation can now be understood. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two. Revelation chapter 11 continued explained discover revelation. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. 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. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. You see all throughout bible history, the church grows the most under heavy. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ.
Setting of the earthly throne on earth for 1,000 years. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. The greek word for almighty is pantokrater, and it describes the one who has his hand on everything. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The witnesses killed and raised and in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. 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.
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. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have. Revelation chapter 11 explained discover revelation. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. In revelation chapter 21, the new jerusalem is measured. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explainedat last. Nine out of the ten times this word is used in the new testament, it is used in revelation. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in. The seventh trumpet includes the 7 vial, final judgments depicted in chapter 16.
I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
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. Note the following keys to the book key word overcome nikao victory or conquer 2. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period.
The strong angel announced the end of gods delay in punishing the living. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the god of heaven. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given.
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