A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. In other words, when the events of the book of revelation begin to unfold this strong angel will not descend from heaven and communicate with john again. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries.
Symbolic detailed descriptions of this wrath will be found in revelation 15. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. It takes quite a bit of mental gymnastics to see how one can fit this type of. Walvoord in his commentary on revelation 1 adds yet another reason as to why some might make this claim. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. Chapter 16 will resume the sequence of judgments and begin bringing the book of revelation to a close. Book of revelation chapter 11 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation chapter.
Not a single word of censure is aimed at them in either revelation 11 or. Mar 06, 2014 the tribulation temple pastor tom luitwieler. Some commentators say that the star is the word of god, the pit is human nature, and the lesson is that if the gospel is rejected, horrors are unleashed. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. This chapter is called most difficult in the book of revelation to understand. Return from chapter 11 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
Revelation chapter 11 comments page 5 king james version. Revelation 11 the two witnesses 1 then i was given a reed like a. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. View revelation 11 in the note window he state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of chapter 11 of the book of revelation. Bring your questions and join us for 10 weeks beginning wednesday, january 10, 2018. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible.
All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. The result of this quake is the destruction of the nations. 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. 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. Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter 11. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet.
The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Revelation 11 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The mighty angel declares that the end is near, but there is still some hope in the midst of judgments. Because of these witnesses, many people will come to jesus christ because they were openly giving their testimony. F38 both that second psalm and the book of revelation deal with the victory. The book of revelation, chapter 11 king james version. Also, because the ministry of the two witnesses in the very next verse revelation 11. Many students of revelation believe chapter 11 is one of the most difficult to interpret in the entire book. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app.
Chapter 11, however, does not begin this way because it is not the beginning of the inset. And measure it not as not being holy in so high a degree. Revelation chapter 14 as a study in this wonderful book of scripture now in the very near future, we will have on our website a page where you can download all of the previous lessons. I looked up in the spirit of and found this simple but helpful definition to answer your question. Mar 08, 2014 the two witnesses pastor tom luitwieler 03022014. Again it is important to keep in mind that chapter 11. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman in the wilderness. We all know the feeling summed up by the expression the future is now. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. We have before us in this chapter the eternal state and verse 11 describes the eternal state of the two classes of men. Revelation chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet revelation 11. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. This verse is most solemn for the unbeliever, who is unjust and filthy, for once they enter into eternity, they will never change. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11.
Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. An examination of the greek text of the book of revelation designed to supply the student with a general knowledge of the book and its interpretive questions. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1 20 states and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and. To accomplish the above mentioned goal the student will be required to read a commentary on. 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. Satan versus yahovahs people the yahudim jews and israels children throughout history. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, this sermon will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose solid biblical truth.
Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 11 sermon by tom. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 11, by don koenig two prophets of god give their testimony from jerusalem and judge their enemies for 1260 days. Commentaries for revelation chapter 11 the seventh trumpet, or third woe. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8.
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. Riverview baptist church the book of revelation, chapter 14. Riverview baptist church the book of revelation, chapter. A comparison of many commentaries reveals a wide disagreement as to the meaning of this chapter. 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 revelation 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Let us then set out the scheme of this chapter which is also the scheme of the rest of the book. This last book of the bible is written to the church. And when they have finished their testimony refers back to the 1260 days, or three and a half years, in revelation 11. All of our revelation chapter by chapter studies, and any other posts related to the book of revelation, can be found here. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 10 a. So certain is he of the course of events that from revelation 11. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Here is the picture of the measuring of the temple. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. But this is far from the plain meaning of revelation 9.
Study revelation 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. About what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart. Revelation chapter 11 revelation chapter 12 revelation chapter revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 15 revelation chapter 16 revelation chapter 17 revelation chapter 18. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. In the meantime, as the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven praises god for his righteous judgment on evil revelation 11. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. The event recorded in chapter 10 occurred literally at the time that john received the book of revelation.