In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. 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. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Lets turn to revelation chapter 4 and begin an indepth study of the book of revelation. 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. To the god of heaven he is styled, the lord of the earth, verse 4, revelation 11. In this chapter, the revelation of god reveals to us that there will be 2 witnesses in the end times, who will be murdered. 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. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets schneider, rabbi k. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet.
Abebooks dot com has that book and all of arthur bloomfields books about the end times for the world and the. 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. But after these 3 and a half days, a breath will enter their body the breath of life, and these bodies will. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The strong angel and the little book, revelation 10. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. 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.
Fortytwo months, 1260 days, and a time, times, and half a time all represent a limited period of time that will be full of tribulation, distress, and persecution. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. 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. 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. And gave glory the character of true conversion, jeremiah. Revelation book 1, page 11 the joseph smith papers. 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 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed bible. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. People will observe their dead bodies for 3 12 days. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The first is the vision of the little book, followed by the vision of two witnesses. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Revelation 11 kjv and there was given me a reed like unto bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. Revelation 11, new revised standard version nrsv the. Revelation, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. Decoding the book of revelation from the jewish perspective. Revelation 11 the two witnesses sunday, june 23, 20. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. The book of revelation the new international commentary. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. 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. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h.
Revelation 12 lessons in overcoming sunday, june 30, 20. 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. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months.
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 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given a. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. And they went up to heaven in a cloud while their enemies watched them. Revelation in popular culture the book of revelation, the rapture and. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. When the whole multitude gives glory to the god of heaven, then that treading of the holy city ceases.
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