How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

In the coming tribulation, two witnesses for Jesus Christ will oppose the forces of darkness for

three and a half years.

Who are these guys?

Welcome to Through the Bible.

I'm your host Steve Schwetz, and I'm glad that you've hopped aboard the Bible bus for

another fascinating study in the New Testament book of Revelation.

Through the years, scholars and theologians alike

have speculated on who these two witnesses will be. Why is it so important to know? Well,

in just a few minutes, Dr. J. Vernon McGee is going to tell us. So go ahead and grab your Bible

and open it to the last book of the Bible, Revelation at Chapter 11, verse 3. And while you do that, I want to share a few letters

from fellow listeners around the world, starting with Elena in Russia. She says this.

When I first listened to your programs, I didn't expect much. I am quite educated and have

looked for answers everywhere, but I found no real help. I thought your program would be the

same. I'm so glad to admit that I've

never been so wrong. I got sucked in, program after program. The time flew by until in one study

you talked about despair. I have lived with depression for a long time, even thinking about suicide

at times. I turned to specialists, and there was temporary relief, but then it all came back.

In the program, you talked about how we can trust God and seek his help, that I didn't need to

go through this alone, that God is with me. I'm tired of trying to deal with this on my own.

Please, can you help me? I want the peace you describe that can be found in the

Lord and guidance from his people. Well, I'm sure that some of you listening right now can relate to

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