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