Rev 11, The (Two Witnesses) Will Rule The Tribulation By Plagues And God's Judgement

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Truth7t7

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And I (in Post #160) already gave the Strong's of the related word you had supplied :



[Post #160]
"Strong's [under G647 ^ - apostasion ]:
ἀποστάσιον apostásion, ap-os-tas'-ee-on; neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868; properly, something separative [...]"

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?strongs=G647&t=KJV [scroll down to see Strong's]
The Horse Is Dead, I'm Gonna Take The Saddle Off Him And Get Me A New Pony (y)
 

TheDivineWatermark

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Fine.

Let the readers consider...

the BASIC MEANING of the word is "DEPARTURE"... and the CONTEXT determines just WHAT KIND of "departure" is meant [note: in 2Th2:3 it is accompanied by the definite article ('the')... and for a reason ;) ]



Even in the RELATED word "apostasion [G647]" (where Strong's says of that related word, "properly, something separative,") it also speaks of "a departing/a departure" (at its most basic meaning)...

This is why we see ADDED WORDS in surrounding contexts (like Acts 21:21's "a departure [apostasia] FROM MOSES") that inform JUST WHAT KIND of departure was meant... since the word "apostasia" IN AND OF ITSELF does not carrying the meaning of "FROM THE FAITH" or some such... those words (like "FROM MOSES" / "FROM THE FAITH") must be ADDED to the word itself, see, because it is not inherent in the word. ;)




Carry on...
 

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READ THE BIBLE AND SEE HOW GOD IS GOING TO DESTORY THE WICKED.
A beast in the BIBLE is A nation, This was France , In the revolution, when they try to do Away with the BIBLE, and even had A 10 day week, trying to change every thing that GOD had setup IN GOD'S WORD, A day is A year in prophecy, SO this is 3 & haft years , And this is how long, France done away with the BIBLE, GOD bless as GOD sees GOOD,
So you believe France as first beast or second beast?
 

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Let's allow the reader to note that Rev11:4 actually reads "standing before the Lord of the earth" (and let the reader note the places elsewhere in Scripture where this phrasing is used, rather than the other commonly used phrase "Lord of heaven and earth"... and ask themselves "why" does Rev11:4 use the former, rather than the latter).
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the rest of the verses say,
"5And if anyone should desire to harm them, fire goes out of their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone should desire to harm them, thus it is necessary for him to be killed. 6These have the power to shut the sky, so that no rain shall fall in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over the waters, to turn them into blood, and to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they might desire."
[and]
" 10And those dwelling on the earth rejoice over them and make merry, and will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets have tormented those dwelling upon the earth."

[not "destroyed"]
Rev.11:4 says they stand before the Theos, meaning God.
And people who abuse God's servants arent killed immediately, but will be later because of the word spoken to them as Jesus said,

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. Jn.12:48
And,
He that hearethyou heareth me; and he thatdespiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. Lk.10:16

So, "he must in this manner be killed." Rev.11:5
 

Jackson123

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READ THE BIBLE AND SEE HOW GOD IS GOING TO DESTORY THE WICKED.
A beast in the BIBLE is A nation, This was France , In the revolution, when they try to do Away with the BIBLE, and even had A 10 day week, trying to change every thing that GOD had setup IN GOD'S WORD, A day is A year in prophecy, SO this is 3 & haft years , And this is how long, France done away with the BIBLE, GOD bless as GOD sees GOOD,
Is that mean you believe France is the first beast, one second beast?
 
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IMO......the better distinction would be redeemed messianic Jews. They are a NEW sort of a firstfruits of all redeemed Jews going foward. See post # 140.The term Church no longer exists, because strictly speaking the Church no longer exist on earth.

Just as Moses and Elijah (probably the two witnesses) were redeemed Jews so are these 144K......but they are still Jews they are not Christians.

Rev 14
These are they who have not been defiled with women; for they are pure, these following the Lamb wherever He shall go. These have been redeemed out from men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

Firstfruits of a redeemed Israel my friend......certainly not Christians.
Firstfruits of a redeemed Israel my friend......certainly not Christians.
It says they follow the lamb wherever he goes.
I can call them Jews ,Disciples of christ,Believers,brethren,saint,and christians.

They are a NEW sort of a firstfruits of all redeemed Jews going foward.
All of which would be true.
Yes. I agree.

The term Church no longer exists, because strictly speaking the Church no longer exist on earth.
I would say so.


The point is calling them christians in no way modifies or detracts from your other observations.
 

Truth7t7

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It says they follow the lamb wherever he goes.
I can call them Jews ,Disciples of christ,Believers,brethren,saint,and christians.



Yes. I agree.



I would say so.


The point is calling them christians in no way modifies or detracts from your other observations.
The fact is, the 144,000 are redeemed born again Christians, they have been added to the Church on earth, they are preaching the (Everlasting Gospel) in the death,burial,resurrection, and salvation in the blood of Calvary.

Will you claim these redeemed are not redeemed through the blood shed upon Calvary?

Will you claim these redeemed 144,000 have a different path of redemption than the Church and Calvary?

Colossians 1:14KJV
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Revelation 14:4-7KJV
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
 
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We Will Strongly Disagree, The Horse Is Dead.

Your claim is (False) read it from Strongs in bold red below.

Strongs (Apostasia): Defection From Truth, Apostasy, Falling Away, Forsake

Your claim 2 Thess 2:3 (Falling Away) represents a future pre-trib rapture is pinocchio's nose>>>>>>>>> is growing again>>>>>>>>>>

Strong’s Definitions
ἀποστασία apostasía, ap-os-tas-ee'-ah; feminine of the same as G647; defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy"):—falling away, forsake.
Carry your logic out.
Church falling away serves either side.
No point to be made.
Church departing is the literal translation.(or literally "from standing").
Could be the rapture.
Interesting how the literal opposed is what is the roadblock to your understanding.
For the pretrib adherent it can read either way...too funny.

But even "ac revealed" does zero for either side.

Jesus was revealed BEFORE he operated in power.
As was Joseph and David.

Revealed to the bride/remnant.

Those not looking for Jesus will be easily decieved.
They will not recognize the ac either....

Pssst....things are spiritually discerned,not mentally.

Your mind will never agree with our verses because your mind takes them off the table.
 

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It says they follow the lamb wherever he goes.
I can call them Jews ,Disciples of christ,Believers,brethren,saint,and christians.



Yes. I agree.



I would say so.


The point is calling them christians in no way modifies or detracts from your other observations.
Thank you for your kind remarks. See post #104.
 

Truth7t7

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Carry your logic out.
Church falling away serves either side.
No point to be made.
Church departing is the literal translation.(or literally "from standing").
Could be the rapture.
Interesting how the literal opposed is what is the roadblock to your understanding.
For the pretrib adherent it can read either way...too funny.

But even "ac revealed" does zero for either side.

Jesus was revealed BEFORE he operated in power.
As was Joseph and David.

Revealed to the bride/remnant.

Those not looking for Jesus will be easily decieved.
They will not recognize the ac either....

Pssst....things are spiritually discerned,not mentally.

Your mind will never agree with our verses because your mind takes them off the table.
Of course you disagree, you have a Pre-Determined bias, as you believe and teach a pre-trib rapture

You falsely claim (Falling Away) in 2 Thess 2:3 with the supporting Greek word (Apostasia) is a pre-trib rapture, you give complete disregard to the fact that the root word for the English (Apostasy) is the Greek word (Apostasia) meaning the abandonment of a religious or political belief as seen below.

This is a perfect example, at how far one will go in a Pre-Determined bias, disregarding truth presented.

As 2 Thess 2:3 (Destroys) the pre-trib position, as the church will be present on earth to witness the Man Of Sin revealed.

Google Dictionary: Apostasy

noun
  1. the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Strongs (Apostasia): Defection From Truth, Apostasy, Falling Away, Forsake

Your claim 2 Thess 2:3 (Falling Away) represents a future pre-trib rapture is pinocchio's nose>>>>>>>>> is growing again

Strong’s Definitions
ἀποστασία apostasía, ap-os-tas-ee'-ah; feminine of the same as G647; defection from truth (properly, the state) ("apostasy"):—falling away, forsake.
 

Truth7t7

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Revelation 11:3-6 The (Two Witnesses) Literal Prophets Returned, They Will Rule The Future Tribulation.

Many remain silent on the (Two Witnesses) seen below, as they elevate the (Antichrist) in false fear, don't be deceived!

The two witnesses will bring all plagues seen in the book of Revelation, 5 months of torment, men desiring to die and they cant, noisome sores, water to blood, scorching heat, darkness in pain, as the world worships before the churches feet present on earth as seen in Rev 3:9 below.

A complete remake of Moses/Aaron against Pharaoh of Egypt, no Hebrews were running scared, no plagues came upon the Hebrews, it's going to be a replay, read it before your eyes, (All Plagues As Often As The Will)

The Two Witnesses will kill the enemy by Fire from their mouth?

This fire is brought by their (Words/Mouth), just like when Elijah called fire from heaven, destroying the enemy, 1 Kings 18:25-40

Many continue to elevate the (Antichrist) in pushing fear falsely, the (Two Witnesses) will rule the Tribulation, through Gods Judgement.

Revelation 3:9KJV
9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

Revelation 11:3-6KJV
3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

God's divine protection of the Church during the tribulation.

Revelation 13:9-10KJV
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.
10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Revelation 9:3-5KJV
3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
5 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

Revelation 16:1-11KJV
1 And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.
4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
7 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
11 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Bad dudes!