Here the two witnesses are represented as bringing some old testament style punishment on those who hurt the scriptures by their false teachings. Teaching the book of revelation with frank dimora part 11. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. And there was given me by christ, as appears from revelation 11. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 11 part 2.
The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Glory, and power, be unto the lamb for ever come, follow mefor individuals and families. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2. 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 revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in. Previously in the book we have seen a temple opened in heaven. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled.
Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but. We have seen the imagery of the white robes many times in this book. Again it is important to keep in mind that chapter 11. They are teaching them the ancient rituals and are preparing priestly garments for them to wear. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8.
Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. How does the message of the book of revelation relate to my. Revelation sunday school lessons below you will find all of the sunday school lessons from the book of revelation taught by pastor welder in the adult sunday school class. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. I replied, as i look, there is a lampstand entirely of gold with a bowl at the top of it. The mighty angel declares that the end is near, but there is still some hope in the midst of judgments. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is not the lampstands, but the fire burning before the throne that represent the seven spirits of god. As we have already seen, chapter 11 is part of the interlude or intermission. If anyone attempts to harm them before they complete their ministry, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. The angel who was talking to me came back and roused me as through rousing someone who was asleep.
Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is neither. This video goes into detail into who the two witnesses in revelation chapter 11 really are, as it goes to other companion passages, and proves from the bible the identity of these two people. All arguments betray a bias against a literal interpretation of this chapter. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Questions for group participants if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in this appendices 1 and 2 at no additional charge. But when they do appear, we will know that the return of christ is not far away the two witnesses are two human beings who will be given extraordinary power for 3 12 years just before christs return revelation 11. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses.
This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The two witnesses and the 7 th trumpet previous revelation study list next zechariah in his 5 th vision. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 11 verses 110. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. Consider writing down questions you have about what you read in revelation. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 11 part 1.
Revelation sunday school lessons bible believers baptist. New testament 2019 2019 revelation 111, come, follow mefor individuals and families. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation chapter 11 explained discover revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Teaching the book of revelation with frank dimora part 11 in this post i will cover revelation chapter 6. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. We observed in revelation 6 that the white robes picture conquering and victory 6. Revelation, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet revelation 11. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. This chapter is called most difficult in the book of revelation to understand. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 11 verses 1119. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. I would like to say again here that the bible and especially revelation, must be.
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