In the discussion of God's law and love, the focus shifted when I John 5:7-8 was read, overshadowing the connection between love and obedience to God. When the spurious words are removed, I John 5:5-8 describes the water of Jesus Christ's baptism as a key witness. John the Baptist testified that he knew Jesus was the Son of God due to the remarkable events at His baptism, including the Spirit descending as a visual indicator. Though the Holy Spirit appears in this account, it is the baptism and surrounding events that prompted John to bear witness. Christ's baptism, though not needed for His own cleansing, served as an example for us, symbolizing a public profession of the covenant relationship with God and witnessing to all present His extraordinary bond with the Father.

At the end time, during the last 3½ years of this present evil world, God appoints Two Witnesses to bear the burden of His Word and testimony. These two are the sole voices witnessing before the world for God, first feeding the church and then warning the world. They are nourished and prepared by God, much like the two olive trees in Zechariah 4:11-14, producing golden oil that represents manifestations of the Spirit, primarily through words. These words fill a reservoir for the church, sustaining it through a spiritual drought during this dark period. God grants these Two Witnesses authority to perform miracles and pronounce judgments, ensuring no one can stop them from delivering their message over their full 3½ years. They possess the power to prevent rain from falling during their prophecy, reminiscent of Elijah's 3½-year drought in I Kings 17-18, as a warning against idolatry and disobedience. They also have the authority to turn waters to blood, echoing Moses' first plague on Egypt in Exodus 7:14-25, signaling rebellion and defilement while revealing the true God. Additionally, they can strike the earth with plagues as often as they desire, demonstrating their carte blanche to act as needed. These Two Witnesses are protected by God, with the authority to defend themselves against harm, as described in Revelation 11:5, where fire proceeds from their mouths to devour their enemies. Their role mirrors the prophets of old, operating in a time when God shifts to judgment mode, proclaiming doom and warning the world of what is coming. Their preaching likely focuses on exposing false gods and declaring that the LORD, He is God, much like Elijah on Mount Carmel. God's pattern of working in pairs, as seen throughout history with figures like Moses and Aaron, Joshua and Eleazar, and Zerubbabel and Joshua, underscores His provision of two witnesses to convict the world of sin at this critical time. These Two Witnesses embody types and roles from the past, potentially reflecting the characteristics of Moses as a leader and lawgiver, and Elijah as a fiery herald of repentance and judgment. Their combined witness culminates in preparing the way for Jesus Christ's return, serving as the pinnacle of God's testimony to the world.

The principle of two or three witnesses is vital in establishing a matter, as God frequently employs pairs of men to affirm the truth and demonstrate His approval. In Israel, the necessary proof for conviction required two or three witnesses, and God adheres to this in His own actions. Throughout history, various pairs of prophets and leaders, such as Moses and Aaron, Moses and Joshua, and Joshua and Eleazar, have worked together to advance God's plan. During Judah's decline, three significant prophets—Jeremiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel—delivered similar messages from different locations to ensure the progression of God's purpose. In the New Testament, pairs like John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, though not working directly together, reinforced each other's ministries. Jesus sent His disciples out two by two, and notable pairs like John and James, Peter and John, and Barnabas and Saul exemplified this pattern. This consistent use of pairs underscores the importance of multiple witnesses to validate God's message and work, a principle reflected in the anticipated role of the two witnesses who will fulfill many prophetic types with their powerful testimony.