He went out conquering and to conquer.

[Cyrus]

The symbol of the white horse tells me [see my previous post]
whoever the Rev 6 king on the white horse is... he is a good guy.

Of course, in a time when good is called evil and evil is called good...
that may be a matter of perspective !
 

[Cyrus]

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Zechariah 6 has already been mentioned.

Zechariah 6:12 mentions "Branch" who will build the temple.

That is... God's living temple.

Another OT version of the Rev 6 horsemen is in Zechariah 1

Zechariah 1:12 is of special interest to me because it refers to

a 70 year period of punishment which I believe is happening

in a repeat pattern now... 2015 being the end of the 70 years.

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Edited January 6, 2015 by Cyrus

[Serving]

Sorry to anyone who read my previous posting, I had to read what I wrote like 8 times and decided it wasn't clear enough and I went off on a tangent without making my point so I deleted it .. basically what I was trying to say (unsuccessfully lead up to) was that the white horse stood for the forceful spread of "Christianity" during the Roman times after their particular brand of Christianity became their national religion .. this version of truth being forced on nations by means of conquering and other forms of domination.

 

That being said, other nations eventually were doing the same also under the same "banner" .. seeing it was the "only accepted / entrenched version / face of Christianity" on national levels for 1000 years.

 

 

 

Thank you.

Edited January 6, 2015 by Serving

[MorningGlory]

The symbol of the white horse tells me [see my previous post]

whoever the Rev 6 king on the white horse is... he is a good guy.

Of course, in a time when good is called evil and evil is called good...

that may be a matter of perspective !

 

Indeed, it IS a matter of perspective.  Revelation doesn't refer to the rider of the white horse as a 'king'.  And he can't be a 'good guy' since he is a judgment on the world. 

[WilliamL]

Revelation 6:2. First seal opened says Jesus went out on a white horse conquering and to conquer. ( I assume it was Jesus). What did he go out to conquer?

Here is the type of this event, as portrayed in the Old Testament's types and shadows:

 

The Great Tribulation of the End Times and the Seals of Revelation 6

And Satan stood up against Israel… 1 Chr. 21:1

And the Dragon stood before the Woman… Rev. 12:4

 

A period of tribulation began in Solomon’s day, near the very end of his father David’s rule. The troubles began when King David was moved to number all of his warriors throughout the tribes of Israel and Judah. 2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chr. 21:1-5 David’s motive for this act is unclear; however, pride of power and/or preparation for war are standard reasons to call for the mustering of one’s forces.

David’s action foreshadowed the opening of the 1st Seal of Revelation 6:1-2:

…behold a white horse…went forth overcoming, and to overcome.

 

Jesus prophesied about this in Matthew 24:3-5, concerning “signs of the end of the age”:

For many will come in my name, saying, “I am the Christ [Anointed One],” and will deceive many.

In sum: prideful men will mobilize their forces to impose their self-exaltation over others.

 

In the days of the Exodus, the archetype was also shown:

 

The 7 Seals of Revelation: Testing and Purification During the Great Tribulation

    1st Seal.  White horse: false christs bent on conquest. "The Serpent [satan] spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the Woman," who had fled into the wilderness. Rev. 6:1-2; 12:15; Matt. 24:5 // Early in the Exodus, the god-Pharaoh and his nobles mobilized a massive army to conquer and re-enslave the Israelites, who had fled into the wilderness. Ex. 14:25f.

[Serving]

Hi William,

 

Concerning the highlighted part below:

 

 

 

A period of tribulation began in Solomon’s day, near the very end of his father David’s rule. The troubles began when King David was moved to number all of his warriors throughout the tribes of Israel and Judah. 2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chr. 21:1-5 David’s motive for this act is unclear; however, pride of power and/or preparation for war are standard reasons to call for the mustering of one’s forces.

 

It wasn't David's motive but God's:

 

2 Samuel 24:1 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

 

And this is who God used to accomplish the tempting David was subject to:

 

1 Chronicles 21:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

 

Blessings.

Edited January 9, 2015 by Serving

[Servant of the Lion]

The crown is meant to be a political symbol, the white horse is usually associated with good. Take those two together I believe it is a politician who gives an appearance of being someone good. The bow is an interesting part. That could have several meanings and I am only speculating at this point. Someone mentioned he was given no arrows meaning that he conquered without firing a shot, but right after him I believe is war, so that doesnt seem as likely to me. A bow is used to strike at range, and your target often does not see it coming. To me this says that a politician pretending to be the good guy will indeed conquer, and the conquered will not suspect this "good guy" of being behind it so I agree with the others who have said that is the Antichrist.

[WilliamL]

Hi William,

 

Concerning the highlighted part below:

 

A period of tribulation began in Solomon’s day, near the very end of his father David’s rule. The troubles began when King David was moved to number all of his warriors throughout the tribes of Israel and Judah. 2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chr. 21:1-5 David’s motive for this act is unclear; however, pride of power and/or preparation for war are standard reasons to call for the mustering of one’s forces.

 

It wasn't David's motive but God's:

 

2 Samuel 24:1 And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

 

And this is who God used to accomplish the tempting David was subject to:

 

1 Chronicles 21:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

 

Blessings.

Good call, Serving. So, uh, what then was God's motive to set up that particular scenario?? Perhaps to create an archetypal prophetic portrait of the future, like he did so many times throughout the history of the Hebrew people? (Like telling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mt. Moriah, for just one of many examples.)

[MorningGlory]

The crown is meant to be a political symbol, the white horse is usually associated with good. Take those two together I believe it is a politician who gives an appearance of being someone good. The bow is an interesting part. That could have several meanings and I am only speculating at this point. Someone mentioned he was given no arrows meaning that he conquered without firing a shot, but right after him I believe is war, so that doesnt seem as likely to me. A bow is used to strike at range, and your target often does not see it coming. To me this says that a politician pretending to be the good guy will indeed conquer, and the conquered will not suspect this "good guy" of being behind it so I agree with the others who have said that is the Antichrist.

Interesting perspective, SOTL,  and pretty much in agreement with my own belief on the subject. 

[Ezra]

 I believe the rider of the white horse in Rev. 6:2 to be the antichrist.  Notice he is given a bow, no arrows, and is sent out to conquer.  The A/C will conquer the world without firing a shot.  Strictly opinion.

If we take the seals in chronological sequences and compare them with the Olivet Discourse, then this cannot be the Antichrist. I believe (as someone else has pointed out) that this seal speaks of false messiahs (Mt 24:4,5):

4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

 

The Olivet Discourse gives us a chronological sequence of events, where the first five seals match Mt 24:1-14.  The conquering is by deception (probably why no arrows).

Edited February 9, 2015 by Ezra