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41 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | stokeyhk | 54783 | ||
The Bible shows that Elijah was not taken to heaven. (2 Chronicles 21:1, 12-15; John 3:13; 14:2, 3) Further it shows that Enoch died. (Hebrews 11:13) Jesus showed that John the Baptist was Elijah returned before the seventieth week. (Matthew 11:14) These two witnesses would restore true worship before "that great and dreadful day of the LORD comes" just like John the Baptist did. (Revelation 11:4-6, 13; Romans 11:4, 5; 1 Kings 19:18) A class of people would fit this description better than individuals. (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; 23:12; Revelation 10:11; 12:17; 13:7, 10; 14:12) We're having some strange, conflicting and Scripturally imcomplete answers so far! |
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42 | "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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43 | "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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44 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | stokeyhk | 53396 | ||
How do you know that the tribulation is 7 years long? How do you know these days have not come yet? Didn't Jesus say that John the Baptist was Elijah returned? (Matthew 17:11-13; Luke 1:17) If Moses and Elijah are resurrected and then die again, how would their resurrection be a 'better one'? (Hebrews 11:23-28, 32, 35; Revelation 11:4-6) Would it be possible for the two witnesses to be four persons-Moses, Elijah, and the two anointed ones of Zechariah 4:13? Or, could we say that the two witnesses, as well as their death and resurrection, are symbolic? (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Revelation 1:1) Does the context of Revelation 12:6 and 13:5 warrant linking those two time periods? If the wild beast is destroyed at Armageddon, wouldn't the prophesying have to take place during the "last days"? (Revelation 16:13-16; 19:19-21) Rock on, Tommy. |
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45 | Who is the "Beast" in Revalation? | Revelation | stokeyhk | 51712 | ||
There are three beasts mentioned in Revelation. The one mentioned in chapter 17 is the United Nations Organization. This beast "once was [1920], and now is not [1939], and yet will come [1945], is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven [Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Anglo-American world empires]." (Revelation 17:8, 11, 12, 13) Compare this with Revelation 13:14, 15. All these beasts refer to global political powers under the Devil's control. (See Revelation 13:1, 2, 7, 12; Daniel 7:2-8, 23; 1 John 5:19; Luke 4:5, 6) They are thrown into the "lake of fire." "The lake of fire is the second death." (Revelation 20:10, 14) Stokeyhk. |
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46 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51578 | ||
Sorry, I evidently didn't make myself clear. I should have said: "There's no record that anyone else was 'born again' by God's spirit before they were baptized." (Matthew 3:17; Mark 14:36; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6) Clearly, many others in the Bible received God's holy spirit before the time of John the Baptist. (Numbers 11:17; 1 Samuel 16:13; Luke 1:15) Proverbs 1:23 and Acts 5:32 are worthy of note: "Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you." 'God gives his holy spirit to them that obey him.' (King James Version) A question for you: What gives evidence that God's holy spirit dwells in a Christian? (2 Timothy 1:14) Stokeyhk. |
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47 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51462 | ||
Its worth noting that the situation in Ephesus was some time after Acts 10. We do need "a proper understanding" of the situation in Acts 10. There's no record that anyone else received holy spirit before they were baptized, not even Jesus! Acts 1:8 says: "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea [Acts 2:1-8:3] and Samaria [Acts 8:4-40], and to the ends of the earth [Acts 9:1-10:48]." (Matthew 16:19) Cornelius and "all his family were devout and God-fearing." He "prayed to God regularly." His prayers had "been recorded" before God. (Acts 10:4, Weymouth) Why only "recorded"? Because not baptized yet? Peter was being prepared for this new feature in God's purpose. He stayed in Joppa "for some time with a tanner" named Simon. He was taught by means of a vision from God; he said: "Its against our law for a Jew to associate with [an uncircumsized] Gentile or visit him." (Acts 10:28) "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation." Note verses 45 and 48. Yes, "baptized in the name of Jesus Christ." All these events clearly showed that God was now accepting Gentiles. (See Acts 11:1-18; 15:1-29) Stokeyhk. |
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48 | baptismal regeneration - true or false | NT general Archive 1 | stokeyhk | 51378 | ||
Apollos "knew only the baptism of John." 'He taught about Jesus accurately in Ephesus.' Twelve men in Ephesus were baptized in "John's baptism." "They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus" and received holy spirit only afterwards! (Acts 18:24-26; 19:1-7) 1 Peter 3:21 states: 'Baptism saves you.' Its a "search for a good conscience" toward God. (TCNT) Clearly, then, the baptism must be valid and the good conscience maintained. (Matthew 3:1-8; 24:13) Stokeyhk. |
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49 | Salvation outside of the church | Rom 10:17 | stokeyhk | 50354 | ||
See John 15:1-8. Note, particularly, verse 5 which says: "apart from [Jesus] you can do nothing at all." So we have to be part of Jesus' body or congregation. (Ephesians 3:10; 4:4-16) | ||||||
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