Throughout history this has been properly interpreted as a passage referring to the antichrist. Who is the rider on the white horse in revelation 6. In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city conquered. White horse inn subscribe on itunes modern reformation subscribe to. He that sat thereon, the white horse, was our lord, which as we all know is the word. Like his fellows, this horseman has nothing benign about himhe goes out conquering and to conquer. In the spring of 1991 god visited me and gave me the fulfillment of the vision from 1986. It agrees with the longheld tradition that nero had peter crucified headdownward on the vatican hill. We see him first when the 1st seal is opened in revelation chapter 6 riding the. The chapter tells of a book, or scroll, in gods right hand that is sealed with seven seals. In the apostle johns symbolic vision, in the book of revelation, the glorified jesus christ is depicted as riding a white horse and as being accompanied by an army, all of whose members are seated on white horses. Many who believe the horseman is christ point to revelation 19s depiction of christ on a white horse as proof that he is the rider of the first seal. This theme starts at chapter six, and continues through chapter 11. There are two greek words for crown used in revelation.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He comes on a white horse, imitating christ and claiming to be him revelation 6. Who is the rider on the white horse in the book of revelation. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. In the bible, the color red symbolizes blood and war, meaning the appearance of this rider and his horse will usher in a deadly war. The conquering of this rider is, under this view, the spread of the gospel upon the earth mt. This figure rides a white horse, which also fits with christs second coming when he comes in judgment. Learn who the four horses and horsemen of the apocalypse are, why theyre important to revelation and the end times, and what disaster they bring. And the curse is going to be lifted by the time all of this is over. The first horse, a white one, seems bent on conquest revelation 6. The rider on the red horse end times bible prophecy. My visions of the four horses of revelation 6 united states.
And that scroll includes the mortgage that satan is holding over the planet as a result of the curse. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. But what does the symbolic language of this verse tell us about the man of perdition. The pale horse in the book of revelation has been a mystery for many. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. He is the executive producer of startling prophecies for america, and the author of the united states in bible.
The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book, revelation, an apocalypse written by john of patmos, as well as in the old testaments prophetic book of zechariah, and in the book of ezekiel, where they are named as punishments from god. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. It is a greek word meaning revelation it does not mean horror or violence of any kind. In the 6th chapter of the book of revelation we find the following account. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Corona virus the white horse in the book of revelation. So, coming back around, the first sign of the end of the world will be a rider on a white horse who rides as a conqueror bent on conquest. The horse as a bible symbol to correctly understand this portion of the book of revelation, we need to learn the significance of the horse as a biblical symbol. The lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to the marriage supper of the lamb. Mcconkie suggested that this was a representation of.
Christ came with the ultimate objective of restoring it. My visions of the four horses of revelation 6 jesus first showed me the four horses of revelation chapter 6 in 1986. One of the most fascinating features of this prophetic account is the rider of the white horse. Then i saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. A prolific writer and much indemand speaker, he is the author of over 30 books and has conducted bible prophecy seminars throughout north america and overseas. And this book reveals more than the gloom and doom that lie at the end of the age. In swedenborgs book the white horse, the deeper inner meaning of the white horse and its rider is explained. The four horses in the book of revelation and what they represent. The rider and his white horse the white horse in chapter 19 is ridden by christ himself. The white horse and its rider mentioned in the apocalypse chapter 19 book of revelation is a beautiful symbol in christianity of the lords second coming. The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book.
Bible prophecies about the mysterious first horseman of the apocalypse provide important insights into history, and reveal where current events are heading. Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. The lord confirmed that the four horses of revelation 6 went on world patrol in 1991. Jan 01, 2004 the four horsemen of the apocalypse this latter term being the greek name for the book of revelationhave intrigued bible readers for centuries. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book. The word apocalypse is not found anywhere in the bible. Sacred texts christianity revelation index previous next p. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Within the context of the book of revelation, white represents righteousness. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This one begins a series of terrible events on earth. Remember this book represents the gospel of christ. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
If you take the view that revelation is dealing with rome, it is interesting to note that after domitians death in a. The two white horses of revelation and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals and i heard as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The white horse one of the major prophecies john records in the book of revelation that is to occur before christ returns to e stablish the sovereig n god s relig ion and government to rule the earth concerns a white horse and its rider. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book rev.
The rider of the white horse in the book of revelation is jesus in both instances. In the apostle johns symbolic vision, in the book of revelation, the glorified jesus christ is depicted as riding a white horse and as being accompanied by an army. In his vision of judgment upon the wicked, the apostle john tells us that jesus is returning on a white horse. Who is the rider of the white horse in revelation 6. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Those who accept his offer come under the shadow of his wings during the great tribulation. May 23, 2016 and i saw, and behold a white horse, signifies, the understanding of truth from the word, and he that sat upon him had a bow, signifies the doctrine of charity and faith, by which there is combat against evils and falsities, and by which they are dispersed. The seven seals and jesus olivet prophecy the book of revelation is heavy with symbolism and in.
This is commonly used in scripture to identify a conqueror. The conquering of this rider is, under this view, the spread of. To see a different rider in our present chapter would require very strong evidence. White horse of heaven the story begins in verse 11 when the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation describes his vision of the future after jesus has come to earth a second time. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. It begins from the appearance of the white horse in revelation 6 the man of sin, the counterfeit christ, the antichrist. My visions of the four horses of revelation 6 united. This rider is future and will be the first of 62 postrapture events of daniels 70th week seven proofs that this rider is antichrist. Apr 05, 2018 four horseman the angel answered me, these are the four spirits of heaven, going out from standing in the presence of the lord of the whole world. The rider on the white horse the vision of the coming of the messiah.
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called faithful and true. What does the pale horse mean or represent in the book of. It is claimed that the white horse prophecy predicts the transformation of the u. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war revelation. So with this mind, let us delve into one of the most mysterious and awesome subjects of the book of revelation the white horse of revelation 6. This is the black horse whose rider is carring weighing scales. The foodrich countries potential to feed the entire planet makes it hard to imagine a famine extensive enough to thrust the earth into a global crisis.
In johns revelation, the first horseman is on a white horse, carrying a bow, and given a crown, riding forward as a figure of conquest, perhaps. The 4 horsemen of the apocalypse and the disasters they bring. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation white horse the lords new church which is nova. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation.
Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 3rd seal the black horse we now look at the third horse and its rider among the four horses of the apocalypse. We have been studying the book of revelation and it is a fascinating book. We had recently read chapter 6 and came across some of the verses that caused some confusion. In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city. Furthermore, this white horse rider is not a symbol of a great revival of the word of god, as some teach from hab.
The first chapter of revelation also refers to that, behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him. For example, if we know the white horse and the man with a bow who goes forth to conquer see rev. Therefore, these words of paul show that the white horse will reach the modern nations of israel as a witness. Joseph smithprophecieswhite horse prophecy fairmormon. The scripture indicates that jesus will return on a white horse, but we know this rider cannot be jesus because he is the first of four riders that are sent as a judgment at the beginning of the tribulation. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. Every time something big happens in the news especially if it involves the middle east it seems a new set of books, reinterpreting the book of revelation, is published. The story begins in verse 11 when the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation describes his vision of the. Peter, like so many of the others, suffered and died as the result of the ride of the red horse of revelation 6. Yet the third seal of revelation 6, employing the symbol of a black horse, describes just such a horrifying scene. The apostle john says in revelation chapter 6, beginning in verse 1. I believe the horseman on the white horse represents and idea. The scripture indicates that jesus will return on a white horse, but we know this rider cannot be jesus because he is the first of four riders that are sent as a judgment at the. This term in greek is used twice in our bible here and in chapter 12 1203b.
He spoke to me regarding the four horses and he told me the horses were allowed to go on patrol in the spring of 1991. And i believe that it is clear that the corona virus is the white horse in the book of revelation chapter 6. The key to his identity is found in the same bible book, revelation, which later identifies this heavenly rider as the word of god. In one of these visions, he saw four horsemen, the first riding a white horse, the second a red horse, the third a black, and the fourth named death. Revelations four horses of the apocalypse esoteric meanings. There are nineteen references in total of the word white in the book of revelation itself and all of the others in this book represent the righteousness of the father, the lord jesus, the elders, and the victory in righteous for the saints who overcome. Near the close of the gospel of john there is a hint given as to the manner of peters death. The seals represent the fact that the gospel is the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for. We see him first when the 1st seal is opened in revelation chapter 6 riding the white horse with a bow and no crown who goes forth to conquer. This rider is an imitation of christ as later in revelation, christ comes riding on a white horse as well. Is the riders bow a weapon of war or something else. It is associated with fire coming down from heaven but is not understood in the right context. And i saw, and behold a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow this colour, and the bow shooting arrows afar off, betoken victory, triumph, prosperity, enlargement of empire, and dominion over many people. The horses rider is the first of four riders who each mark the beginning of a sequence of awful times.
Apr 16, 2017 the rider on the white horse in the book of revelation. The rider on the white horse in the book of revelation. The bibles ancient prophecies are coming alive today, and will surprise a world that has lost sight of the real god of the bible. In 1986 about 2 weeks after the lord showed me the vision of the horses, he came to me early one morning and said john, come here i want to show you something. Steve wohlberg is the speakerdirector of white horse media priest river, idaho. Some suggested she was mistaken, it could not be the revelation 6 white horse that she saw. Revelation white horse the lords new church which is. Comparing them helps us understand the red and white horses.
It is therefore no surprise when the reader begins to get the impression that the book of revelation is a very dark, mysterious book that is difficult, if not downright. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes. Jesus rides a white horse in the book of revelation. In this video, we study the first seal of the book of revelation.
So with that evidence you would expect that the white horse of revelation 6 would also represent righteousness when taken at face value. In the book of revelation the last book of the word the apostle john describes a series of apocalyptic visions that he experienced during his exile on the isle of patmos, in the aegean sea. Indeed, john saw more than four horsemen in his vision. And he who sat on him was called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. Riding differentcolored horseswhite, red, black and. He has a name written on him that only he himself knows. Some people have attributed the rider of this horse as the person of jesus, as later in revelation 19 jesus rides a white horse. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 1st seal the white horse the visions which john sees now take on the theme of tribulation. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. The white horse and the crowned bowman on its back, embodying the first seal of revelation 6. When i placed the information on the site of the white horse of rev. Another horseman, indeed, and of quite another kind, appears on a white horse, revelation 19. We are in chapter 6 and there were some interesting verses that i would like to get your opinion on. In this first article of a series, we introduce the overall prophecy and look in detail at the first horseman.