Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The sense of the acclamation is, now the lord has entered his kingdom and has restored his church in which most mightily. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is. Therefore, the book of revelation has to be interpreted with a nt understanding. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The whole tenor of the book of revelation is about the conflict between the kingdom of christ and the kingdom of satan, from beginning to end.
Symbolic detailed descriptions of this wrath will be found in revelation 15. When studying any book of the nt, the principle interpretation must come from the rest of the nt. Dec 24, 2019 the whole tenor of the book of revelation is about the conflict between the kingdom of christ and the kingdom of satan, from beginning to end. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Revelation 11 commentary john gills exposition on the. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Gods true people are measured, or judged, while the others are not. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. There he saw god on his throneand twentyfour elders seated on twentyfour.
Satan versus yahovahs people the yahudim jews and israels children throughout history. If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it. Daniel predicted a future period of human history, which he described in several ways. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Commentary on revelation chapter 11 posted on december 15, 2019 december 15. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. In the meantime, as the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven praises god for his righteous judgment on evil revelation 11. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman in the wilderness. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during th. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. Thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory revelation 4. Revelation chapter 11 explained book of revelation each.
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. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Return from chapter 11 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. After receiving jesus instructions regarding the letters to the seven churches chapters 23, john, in the spirit 4. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Because of these witnesses, many people will come to jesus christ because they were openly giving their testimony. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation chapter. Though some believe elijah and enoch are the two witnesses, most bible scholars consider them to be moses and elijah.
And when they have finished their testimony refers back to the 1260 days, or three and a half years, in revelation 11. Revelation 11 in this chapter we have an account, i. To glorify his choice of giving man moral agency, he has allowed the temptation of adam and eve in the garden. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. This numerically specific number has a prehistory in the book of daniel. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out. 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 11 the two witnesses and the. Revelation chapter 11 matthew henry complete commentary. The state of the church is represented under the figure of a temple measured.
Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The second woe is past is perhaps one of the most important sentences in the whole revelation in relation to the chronology and sequencing of the book of revelation. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. See our comments on chapter 10new window especially verses 7 through 11 of the revelation commentary for background concerning the concept that john will return in conjunction with the seven thunders. This chapter revelation 11 which is very improperly separated from the preceding, and improperly ended for it should have been closed at revelation 11. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11 and more. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. Revelation 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. And i saw heaven opened this is a new and peculiar opening of it, in order to show the magnificent expedition of christ and his attendants against his great adversary. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek.
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. And measure it not as not being holy in so high a degree. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Commentary on revelation chapter 11 theology first. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. 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. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Dec 15, 2019 revelation is not an ot book, but a new testament book, and so the terms of this book need to be interpreted according to a nt understanding. Other ways revelation describes this portion of gods wrath is the 3 rd woe, the seventh trumpet, or vials one through seven.
Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. The next few chapters will discuss seven major figures in the end times, including the antichrist and the false prophet. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. All the inset chapters are introduced in a significant way. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple, revelation 11. 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. Again it is important to keep in mind that chapter 11. Of the measuringreed given to the apostle, to take the dimensions of the temple v. Verse by verse commentary on revelation zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. Revelation chapter 11 explained discover revelation. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, 3. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first.
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, 712. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. See our comments on chapter 10new window especially verses 7 through 11 of the revelation commentary for background concerning the concept that john will. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it, revelation 11. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Regarding the various systems of interpretation, as applied to this chapter. Revelation 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This last explanation best suits the conditions of the passage.
Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in. The book of revelation chapter 11 part 1 the 7 trumpets. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, 46. Study revelation 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Chapter 16 will resume the sequence of judgments and begin bringing the book of revelation to a close. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Also, this eleventh chapter of revelation declares that the lord god almightys wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints 11. 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. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. The two witnesses which should prophesy twelve hundred and sixty days, revelation 11. Two witnesses help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I would like to say again here that the bible and especially revelation, must be. According to chapter 11 of revelation, these two are dressed in sackcloth, prophesy, dispense astonishing miracles and witness to the grace of god in the evilest culture known to mankind. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. 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. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe.
Revelation 11, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. The description, power, and influence of these witnesses, revelation 11. This chapter contains the order to measure the temple of god.