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. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. We all know the feeling summed up by the expression the future is now. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. Verses 12 this prophetical passage about measuring the temple is a plain reference. 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. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1.
Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 with king james bible text. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. The expression implies that they did so at the same instant, and that they both did this frequently. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. 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. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is.
We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on revelation. I believe the purpose of this chapter is to reveal what or who is behind it all. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. A third angel denounces gods judgments against those who worship the beast or his image, 911.
Revelation 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The saints and angels in heaven know the right of our god and saviour to rule over all the world. Regarding the various systems of interpretation, as applied to this chapter. Worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel. In revelation 11 we see that when christ returns, he defeats the kingdom of the world as we enter into the eternal kingdom of god rev 11. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla.
From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. Revelation 11 notes from adam were added on november 3rd and 8th, with daves permission, and are in maroon font. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. The lamb on mount sion, and his company and their character, 15. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Plus you did not explain how moses got out of paradise to appear at the mount of transfiguration. 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. The angel flying in the midst of heaven, with the everlasting gospel, 6,7.
The first group represents gods true church, spiritual israel, while the second represents a false and corrupt church that professes to worship god but is not true to him. Prominent in the book of revelation is the persecution of gods people. For more on the new heaven and new earth, see revelation 1722 in revelation and work. Gods true people are measured, or judged, while the others are not. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. 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.
This chapter is called most difficult in the book of revelation to understand. But even were the case for a hebrew original clearer than it is, such an interpretation is forced. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet revelation 11. Here, in the midst of the greatest time of apostasy that the world has ever seen, god still preserves a witness. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. To recap, we are created to work as subcreators in relationship with other people and with. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. What mostly takes place in this chapter is a matter of history.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. Chapter 11 will explain that the announcement of gods suspension of his delay is. The state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured. Commentary on revelation chapter 12 theology first. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The two witnesses 1 then i was given a measuring rod like a staff, and i was told, rise and measure the temple.
Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Later, in chapter 2, we even see god working the dirt of his creation. The book of genesis is the foundation for the theology of work. The mighty angel declares that the end is near, but there is still some hope in the midst of judgments. Pastor steven l anderson takes you versebyverse through the book of revelation. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. Commentaries for revelation chapter 11 the seventh trumpet, or third woe. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. However, what we see in verse 17 continues throughout the duration of the church age, from pentecost to the return of christ. 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 ascend to heaven.