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1 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | prayon | 53508 | ||
Greetings Tommy, First, John the Baptist came to prepare Jesus' way before Him "in the SPIRIT and POWER of Elijah" This does not mean that John the Baptist was Elijah returned. John the Baptist took Elijah's prophetic role, and like Elijah was known for bold uncompromising stand on the Word of God. Malachi (v. 4-5) prophesied that a prophet like Elijah would come. The witnesses will prophesy 1260 days, or 42 months, or 3 1/2 years. In addition the woman mentioned in Rev 12:6 will also be hidden in the wilderness 1260 days or 3 1/2 years; one half of the tribulation. Therefore the tribulation will last 7 years. The beginning of the tribulation will be when the Antichrist signs a peace treaty that will last 3 1/2 years or the first half of the tribulation. The two men refered to in Zechariah 4:13-14 are the two men who occupied the supreme positions of the kingly and priestly offices at the time of Zechariah, they are not the 2 witnesses refered to in Revelation. The two witnesses are not symbolic. They have been selected by God and given special power and authority to preach the message of judgement and salvation during the second half of the tribulation. Hope this answers some of the questions for you. Please let me know if you have more questions. prayon |
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2 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | stokeyhk | 54117 | ||
How are you, prayon? I'd like to ask you: What is this "tribulation," and for whom is it? First notice Matthew 11:7-14. Jesus said John the Baptist was "more than a prophet." He said John fulfilled Malachi 3:1 as being God's "messenger." He then said in verse 11 that neither Moses, Elijah or any other prophet was "greater than John the Baptist." However, John the baptist said he was not part of Christ's bride, but only a friend. (John 3:27-30) That's why "he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than" John. (Matthew 11:11) Then the interesting point: "All the prophets and the Law prophesied until John." (Hebrews 1:1, 2) Then, most telling, Jesus says: "If you want to accept it, [John] is the Elijah who was to come." (Malachi 4:5) Clearly, not a resurrection! So why would it be in Revelation? Why do you say the two witnesses are not symbolic? Comparing Revelation 11:3, 7, 10 with 10:11; 12:17; 13:5-7, 10 and 14:9-12, it seems clear that the two witnesses are the remaining ones of Jesus' body, the 144,000! (See Galatians 3:16, 26-29) If they are God's witnesses, wouldn't that make them Jehovah's Witnesses? Stokeyhk. |
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3 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | prayon | 54384 | ||
Greetings, Tribulation: a time of trouble. It is regarded as a distinct period of unprecedented suffering, catastrophe, and persecution that will occur immediately preceding the eschatological deliverance of God and the final coming of Christ. (Eerdmans Bible Dictionary) I want to do some more research on your questions to make sure I answer you with scriptual references so I will answer them later. I am curious though, where are you trying to go with this thread? What was your motive for starting it? prayon |
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4 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | stokeyhk | 54573 | ||
Hello. My 'motive for starting this thread' is because I generally don't receive satisfying SCRIPTURAL answers to my questions, but, very often, human speculation! For example: I asked you, 'For whom is the tribulation?' Your answer is from a Bible dictionary without Scriptural proof and is a little unclear about whom its for. You do mention 'unprecedented persecution' which could imply its for God's people; but how would that harmonize with Revelation 12:6, 14? What about Daniel 12:11, 12? Looking forward to your comments. Stokeyhk. |
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