How to Use This Commentary Revelation 11:15–19 records the sounding of the seventh trumpet and the announcement that Christ’s kingdom is about to fully reign over the earth. Read it in four movements: (1) heaven’s declaration that Christ reigns (v.15), (2) the worship of the twenty-four elders (vv.16–17), (3) the coming judgment and rewards (v.18),... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 11:1–14 introduces the measuring of the temple and the ministry of the two witnesses during the darkest days of the Tribulation. Read it in four movements: (1) the measuring of the temple and protection of the believing remnant (vv.1–2), (2) the ministry and power of the two witnesses (vv.3–6),... Continue Reading →
The Prophetic Witness of the Church (Revelation 11:1–13) After John ate the little scroll in chapter 10, his role expanded from observer to active participant. Revelation 11 presents the second part of this interlude, showing that “two witnesses” will prophesy during the end times. The Temple Measured (Revelation 11:1–2) John received a measuring rod to... Continue Reading →