In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. The first is the vision of the little book, followed by the vision of two witnesses. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. 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. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3.
As a book already opened it could have contained old testament truth, but it also could well have contained new revelation that john was about to write as contained in the rest of revelation regarding the subjects mentioned in verse 11. When the whole multitude gives glory to the god of heaven, then that treading of the holy city ceases. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Revelation 11, the 11th chapter of the apocalyptic endtimes book of the bible, talks about the 2 witnesses. Revelation 11, new revised standard version nrsv the. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. Revelation, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets schneider, rabbi k. 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. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. To the god of heaven he is styled, the lord of the earth, verse 4, revelation 11.
Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven trumpets 6th trumpet the little book between the second and third woes, and the sixth and seventh trumpets, there are two visions. Revelation 12 lessons in overcoming sunday, june 30, 20. In this chapter, the revelation of god reveals to us that there will be 2 witnesses in the end times, who will be murdered. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Revelation in popular culture the book of revelation, the rapture and. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. And they went up to heaven in a cloud while their enemies watched them.
Revelation 11 kjv and there was given me a reed like unto bible. Lets turn to revelation chapter 4 and begin an indepth study of the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. And there was given me by christ, as appears from revelation 11. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Decoding the book of revelation from the jewish perspective. But after these 3 and a half days, a breath will enter their body the breath of life, and these bodies will. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. 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. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation the new international commentary. People will observe their dead bodies for 3 12 days. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. Its not that hard to understand, though i know there have been a lot of people instructed to shy away from it leave it alone, you cant understand it anyway. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the.
Abebooks dot com has that book and all of arthur bloomfields books about the end times for the world and the. 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. Revelation 11 the two witnesses sunday, june 23, 20. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book, itself, states that its message is directed at the first century christians in asia minor, and that the events it describes would happen soon revelation 1. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 11. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. The command to measure the temple of god and the altar indicates that a new temple will indeed be built, contrary to some sites stating that only an altar would be required for jewish worship. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes.
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