The four horses in Revelation – B I B L E – ONLY

Revelation 6:1.2. First Seal With a White Horse

Tony — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:58:14 +0000

First seal with a white horse

Rev 6:2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

The crown is στεφανος (stephanos) in the Greek and was a crown given to military victors coming home from a battle during the roman and Greek era. This stephanos, was given to victors who had full victory over their enemies and not a partial victory. This is emphasized in the words “he went out conquering and to conquer,” which means to defeat and overcome 100%. In addition, the rider is carrying a bow. This was one of the battle weapons used by military soldiers going to war. The soldier would shoot his arrow at the enemy, and if the enemy did not die from his wound, the soldier would go in for the kill with his sword and finish his victim off.

Where do we fit this white horse Rev 6:2 in prophecy?

This white horse with its rider is riding into battle. The battle is the last world war on earth called Armageddon. The rider is Jesus Christ, who is riding to conquer the nations of all unbelievers on the earth. Rev 17:14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Who are these in the text? They are the wicked nations on the earth who do not believe in God and they are going into war against God´s people who keep the Ten Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17 14:12. This war is called Armageddon. Rev 16:12-16. This war occurs just before the Second Coming of Christ when the fate of every individual on this earth has been decided.

Word study on horses in the Bible

Rev 6:2 And I looked and behold a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. (The crown is stephanos στεφανος in the Greek and is a crown of victory given to military victors in war. In addition, the bow is used for battles and war in this context.)

Rev 19:11 Now I saw heaven opened and behold a white horse. And he who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.

Rev 19:12-15. His eyes where like flames of fire. And on His head were many crowns. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called the Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. (This is without a doubt Christ going to war against all nations who do not believe in Him and he is using a battle sword)

Zech 1:8-11 I saw by night and behold a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the myrtle trees in the hollow; and behind him were horses: red, sorrel, and white. Then I said, “My Lord what are these?” And the man who stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, “These are the ones whom the Lord has sent to walk to and fro throughout the earth.” So they answered the Angel of the Lord, who stood among the myrtle trees, and said, “We have walked to and fro throughout the earth, and behold, all the earth is resting.” (These horses are not riding into battle and they do not appear to have weapons. They have walked to and fro throughout the earth and behold all the earth is resting. These horses appear to be scouting horses and watching out for the Lord, but they are not battle horses even though they have colors of white, red and sorrel. It is interesting to notice that there is an absence of the pale and black horses as written in Rev 6:)

Zech 6:1-8 Then I turned and raised my eyes and looked and behold, four chariots were coming from between the mountains, and the mountains were bronze. With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses, with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot dappled horses-strong steeds. Then I answered and said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” And the angel answered and said to me, “These are four spirits of heaven, who go out from their station before the Lord of all the earth.

The one with the black horses is going to the north country, the white are going after them, and the dappled are going toward the south country. Then the strong steeds went out, eager to go, that they might walk to and fro throughout the earth. And He said, “Go, walk to and fro throughout the earth.” So they walked to and fro throughout the earth. And He called to me, and spoke to me, saying, “See, those who go toward the north country have given rest to My Rest in the north country.”

(The first thing to notice is the chariots with horses do not have riders riding them. The second point to notice is they do not have weapons, and the third point is they are walking and not riding fast. So it is hard to imagine they are battle horses going to war without weapons. Furthermore, these horses with the chariots are spirits walking throughout the earth, analyzing, investigating, watching, and reporting which country is at peace or which country is at war. The north country from Israel was Babylon, and the south country from Israel was Egypt. In addition, pale horses are not mentioned as in Rev 6:).

2 Kings 6:15.16. The context of these verses is that Elisha and his servant were taking refuge in the city of Dothan because the Syrian army were after them. Why? Because Elisha was receiving revelations from God as to the whereabouts of the Syrian army and giving the information to the Israelite king. The Syrian king wanted Elisha captured and so sent his army after Elisha.

Verses 15.16. And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him. “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

The army of the Syrians had horses and chariots. So these are horses ready for battle. The horses and chariots from God up in the mountain were also battle horses because they were chariots of fire ready for battle.

Deut 17:16 (God´s command to Israelite kings) But he shall no multiply horses for himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt to multiply horses, for the Lord has said to you, “You shall not return that way again.” Why? Deut 17:20 That his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right or to the left.

These horses, which a king should not purchase from Egypt, were battle horses because king Solomon disregarded this commandment and bought these horses from Egypt. 1 kings 10:26.28. And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen; he had one thousand four hundred chariots and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem.

Deut 20:1 When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God is with you – – -. (Battle horses).

Ps 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some trust in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. (Battle horses).

Jerm 8:6 as the horse rushes into battle.

Joel 2:1.4. (Day of the Lord) People coming to Jerusalem like horses and chariots. Verse 5 like a strong people (Babylon) set in battle array. (Battle horses).

Zach 9:10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; the battle bow shall be cut off. He shall speak peace to the nations. (Battle horse).

Rev 6:2 (White horse) He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him and he went out conquering to conquer. (Battle horse and a rider with a crown of victory as used in the military).

Rev 6:4 (Fiery red horse) And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another, and there was given to him a great sword. (Battle horse).

Rev 6:5.6. (Black horse) He who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “— do not harm the oil and the wine.” (Battle horse).

Rev 6:8 (Pale horse) And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth. (Battle horse).

Rev 9:7 The shape of the locusts were like horses prepared for battle.

Rev 9:17.18. I saw the horses in vision: those who sat on them had breastplates of fiery red – – – and out of their mouths came fire, smoke and brimstone. By these plagues a third of mankind was killed. (Battle horses).

Rev 19:11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithfull and True and in righteousness He judges and makes war. (This white horse is a battle horse).

Rev 19:14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed him on white horses. (White horses are battle horses).

Rev 19:19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. This white horse is a battle horse).

Rev 19:21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of him who sat on the horse. (Battle horse).

Conclusion

Horses in the Bible are used and related to war, battle, army, to conquer, to kill, death and hades, hunger, plagues, judgment, military and a new king should not multiply horses but trust in God. In addition, horses without riders and weapons, were used by God to search the earth and see what the nations were planning. Fx. Zach 1: 6:

Word study on the word “bow.”

In the Greek the word bow is τοξον and in the Hebrew qesheth.

Gen 27:3 Please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me.

Gen 49:24 But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong.

Jos 24:12 I sent the hornet before you which drove them out from before you, also the two kings of the Amorites, but not with your sword or with your bow.

1 Sam 2:4 The bows of the mighty men are broken.

1 Sam 18:4 Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.

2 Kings 9:24 Jehu drew his bow with full strength and shot Jehoram between his arms; and the arrow came out at his heart, and he sank down in his chariot.

Psalm 7:12 (God is angry with the wicked) He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready.

1 Chron 5:18 To shoot with bow and skillful in war.

Is 21:15 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the distress of war.

Jerm 9:3 And like their bow they have bent their tongues for lies – – -.

Jerm 49:35 Behold I will break the bow of Elam, the foremost of their might.

Ezek 39:9 Then those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out and set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and bucklers, the bow and arrows, the javelins and spears – – -.

Hos 1:4.5. I will bring an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.

Hos 1:7 Yet I will have mercy on the house of Judah, will save them by the Lord their God. And will not save them by bow, nor by sword or battle, by horses or horsemen.

Hos 2:18 Bow and sword of battle I will shatter the earth.

Hos 7:16 they are like a deceitful bow.

Zech 10:3.4. For the Lord of hosts will visit His flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as His royal horse in battle. From Him comes the cornerstone, from Him the tent peg, from Him the battle bow, from Him every ruler together. (This is a Messianic text from Zechariah. It is referring to Christ the Messiah who is the cornerstone. He is the one who will go into battle and fight our enemies verse 5).

Conclusion

The word bow is related to the following: weapons, strength, skillful in war, battle bow, and hunting game. (Nowhere in the Bible is the bow related to spreading of the gospel).

The white horse is a battle horse because he has a weapon: a bow. The only other white battle horse found in the New Testament is in Rev 19:11-15. Now I saw heaven opened and behold a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like flames of fire. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood. And the armies in heaven – – – followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it to strike the nations.

These two white horses in Rev 6:2 and Rev 19:11-15 have the same rider.

Who is the rider on this white horse?

It is without a doubt Jesus Christ. Rev 3:14 He is the Faithful and True Witness. Rev 2:18 These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire. Rev 2:12 These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword. Rev 19:16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. When Christ uses this name it means He is going to war to defend his people on this earth.

Where do we fit this white horse in Rev 6:2 in prophecy?

This white horse with its rider is riding into battle. The battle is the last world war on earth called of Armageddon. The rider is Jesus Christ, who is riding to conquer the nations of all unbelievers on the earth. Rev 17:14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Who are these in the text? They are the nations on the earth who do not believe in God and they are going into war against God´s people who keep the Ten Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17 14:12. This war is called Armageddon. Rev 16:12-16. This war occurs at the Second Coming of Christ when the fate of every individual on this earth has been decided.

This war of Armageddon is between the beast, the false prophet, the seven false churches of the earth and all the nations of the world, against Gods people who keep the commandments God and the faith of Jesus Christ. Who wins this last great war on earth? It is God´s people because they are led by the Lamb: Jesus Christ.

Ellen G. White Comments related to the word conquer

“He knew that truth armed with the omnipotence of the Holy Spirit would conquer in the battle with evil – – -.” ((1))

“In vision, I saw two armies in terrible conflict. One army was led by banners bearing the world´s insignia; the other was led by the blood stained banner of Prince Emmanuel – – – a mighty general cried out with a loud voice, “Come into line. Let those who are loyal to the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ now take their position. The battle raged – – -. The Captain of salvation – – -. He taught them terrible things in righteousness as He led them on step by step, conquering and to conquer.! ((2)) (Describes events before the Second Coming of Christ).

“Clad in the armor of Christ´s righteousness, the church is to enter upon her final conflict – – – she is to go forth into all the world, conquering and to conquer.” ((3))

“In the power of him, who rides fourth conquering and to conquer, weak finite man may gain the victory.” ((4)) (The context of this passage is: He shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other at the Second Coming of Christ).

“Christ is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the one who is soon to ride forth conquering and to conquer. John describes the impression made upon him by the vision of his Lord.! ((5)) (Christ is the Lamb slain is taken from Rev 5:6. The Lion of the tribe of Judah is taken from Rev 5:5. The one who is soon to ride forth conquering and to conquer is taken from Rev 6:2. This is the only text in the Bible where it mentions “conquering to conquer.” Christ is the Lamb. Christ is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Christ is the one who rides the white horse conquering and to conquer. This manuscript was written in 1902, so the rider of the white horse cannot ride before this date, only after this date).

Therefore, the white horse in Rev 6:2 fits in perfectly with the white horse at the Second Coming of Christ in Rev 19:11, at the last world war Armageddon.

Ellen G. White, Acts of the Apostles (Mountain View, California: Pacific Press Pub., Assoc., 1911), 20. 21.
White, Christian Experience and Teachings (www.whiteestate.org), 228.
White, Prophets and Kings (Mountain View, California; Pacific Press Pub., Assoc., 1943), 725.
White, Sons and Daughters of God (www.whiteestate.org),358.
White, Manuscript 136. 1902.

Revelation 6:5.6. Third Seal With A Black Horse

Tony — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:03:18 +0000

Third seal with a black horse

Rev 6:5.6. When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not hurt the oil and the wine.”

Where do we put the black horse with scales in his hand in the future?

The scales have to do with judgment. The only time of judgment in the future is the judgment of God upon all who shall not be saved, during the 1,000 years in heaven. Rev 20:4. And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Rev 20: is the only place in the New Testament Bible were it mentions the 1,000 years in heaven. It does not indicate that we shall have a second chance during the 1,000 years or after. We do not have a second chance in making a decision to follow Christ, as people do believe in the Secret Rapture Movement. When it comes to the 1,000 years, all decisions have been made. The judgment has been decided by God. No one gets a second chance; you are either saved or lost.

What do the scales mean?

Dan 5:25-28 (Belshazzar the king of Babylon had a feast, using the utensils from the temple of God, of which he should not have done because they were holy. In the middle of the drunken feast, a hand appeared in the air and wrote on the wall, open for all to see were the feast was being held.) And this is the inscription that was written: MENE; MENE ; TEKEL; UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of each word.

MENE: God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it.

TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting.

PERES: (Upharsin is plural in the grammar and Peres is singular): Your kingdom has been divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

Weighed in the balances means to that your life is weighed on scales in the site of God, and Belshazzar´s life was found wanting. This applies not only to Belshazzar, but to everyone living person on this earth, whether they be believers in God or not. There comes a time of judgment for all people on this earth in the sight of God.

Acts 17:31 He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. (This is Jesus Christ who also is the rider on the black horse).

Joh 5:22 For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son. (Jesus Christ is the only one with authority to judge all peoples on this earth and is therefore the rider on the black horse in Rev 6:5.6.)

Heb 9:27 And it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

Ex 32:33 And the Lord said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book.”

Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Ezek 18:20 The soul that sins shall die.

1 Pet 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. (This includes all religious people and all church goers in every church on earth).

Rom 6:2.3. Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? Do you not know that we shall judge angels?

1 Joh 2:1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (In the judgment, our Advocate is Jesus Christ).

Zech 3:1-4 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel. Then he answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.” (In the judgment, our accuser is Satan and our advocate is Jesus Christ. Joshua represents all people who believe in God).

Math 6:24 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (Satan).

Rev 12:17 And the dragon (Verse 3.9. Satan) was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (The only law we shall be judged from in the judgment is, the Ten Commandments of God and the faith of Jesus Christ. Do you keep them or not?)

Rev 20:11-12 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Eccles 12:14 For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Rev 3:5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before my Father and before His angels.

Rom 8:1 There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Conclusion

There comes a day of judgment for every person on this earth whether they believe in God or not. The judge is the rider on the black horse in Rev 6:5.6: and is Jesus Christ. He is the only person who has the authority to judge all peoples on this earth. All decisions will have been made by God, before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. No one gets a second chance after the Second Coming of Christ. The 1,000 years will be used by the saints, to investigate every person they have known, to see why they have been rejected. Therefore, we will be taking part in judging angels and people. After the 1,000 years, will punishment be given out by Jesus Christ to all non believers. This is by fire from heaven, which will devour them. Rev 20:9.10.

Ellen G. White Comments

“In the Judgment the scales will be balanced accurately, and the decisions will be based on the evidence adduced.” ((1))

“Very many who profess to be children of God, and advocate the binding claims of the law, do not have the word of God abiding in them, they do not meet the high standard which has been set before them. In the Day of Judgment, when they are weighed in the scales of heaven, the sentence will be passed upon them, “Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.” ((2))

“Gods children are as the apple of his eye, and when you touch them to hurt them, you touch the apple of God´s eye.” Zech 2:8. Said the angel. “The oil and the wine have been hurt. Hurt not the oil and wine. Rev 6:6.” ((3))

“You work for years was so mingled with men´s devising’s, with selfishness (with the claim) that you were especially exalted of God, that you hurt God´s servants, the oil and the wine.” ((4))

“How carefully should brethren and sisters in the church guard every word and action lest they hurt the oil and the wine! How patiently, kindly, and affectionately, should they deal with the purchase of the blood of Christ! How faithfully and earnestly should they labor to lift up the desponding and the discouraged! How tenderly should they treat those who are trying to obey the truth and have no encouragement at home, who have constantly to breathe the atmosphere of unbelief and darkness!” ((5))

Ellen G. White, Selected Messages Book Three (Washington D.C.: Review & Herald Pub., Assoc., 1980), 147.
White, Youth Instructor, Nov 5, 1896, Art B par 1.
White, Letter 6-1856.16.
White, Letter 194-1896.6.
White, Testimonies for the Church Vol. 5 (Mountain View, California: Pacific Press Pub., Assoc., 1948), 14.