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The two witnesses of Revelation 11

The two witnesses of Revelation 11. Who are these two prophets? What do they have to say? Why are they called the two witnesses? How will your message be proclaimed? And is there any special significance to the fact that they are based in Jerusalem? The Church of God has often wondered about these things, but we ALL need to know the answers to these vital questions, especially as the Two Witnesses will soon make their debut on the world stage!

Even as United Europe is rising up before our very eyes, just as Herbert W. Armstrong said it would, is it not reasonable that God is raising up two witnesses to testify against it? And even as the Church of God nears the end of its great commission (Herbert W. Armstrong took the gospel throughout the world, the Church must warn the world), isn’t it reasonable that the two witnesses are beginning theirs? (John 3:30). Didn’t Isaiah foresee this very event when he prophesied of the “night when no one can work,” but did he assure us of two whom God would raise up simultaneously to impart his light? (Isaiah 60:1-2).

It appears that the full power and glory of Elijah’s office will not be fulfilled until AFTER the Church of God has been translated into “its place” and a double portion of the Spirit of God is transferred to our successor: the two witnesses! (Revelation 12:14; 2 Kings 2:9).

God declares that He will post sentinels in Jerusalem. Why? With the purpose of comforting his captive Church and the people of Israel. How will they be comfortable? For the ASSURANCE that our God will come and save us and avenge us on our enemies (Isaiah 62:6-7; 40:1; 35:3-4)! The specific commission and anointing of the two witnesses is clearly recorded in Isaiah 61:1-2.

remember your roots

Malachi 4:5-6 further reveals that they must PREPARE THE NATION of Israel for the Coming of our King, through a baptism of repentance that will prepare them to receive the Holy Spirit (which will be poured out at Christ’s return). That national preparation is only possible if the heart of Israel turns to the heart of our fathers (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob), and then, in turn, our hearts must turn to the GOD of our fathers and His TRUE religion.

Currently there is a “generation gap” between parents and us because true religion demands obedience to the Law of God. Abraham acknowledges only the obedient as his legal heirs (Genesis 18:19; John 8:39; Galatians 3:29). And because we are a rebellious nation and people (Isaiah 30:9), Abraham refuses to acknowledge us (Isaiah 63:16; Hosea 5:7; 6:7).

If Israel dares to reject this necessary “family reunion” that would lead us to our Heavenly Father, God will be forced to destroy all rebellious life from the face of the earth. Why? Because Israel is God’s national firstborn and the law requires the death of stubborn children (Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Malachi 4:6)! God realizes that if Israel cannot be saved, then no nation can. The continued existence of Israel is vital to the survival of ALL nations, for Israel is the national salt as the Church of God is the spiritual salt!

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