Using the bible and the events of modern history, identify the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse. Revelation 619 contains the heart of the endtime called the day of the lord. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close. Nevertheless zechariahs four horsemen appear to be the old testament of revelations four horsemen and there is much supporting evidence to support this interpretation. Ken raggio who are the four horsemen of the apocalypse in.
There are four horsemen who ride out in revelation 6. Analysis these four horsemen represent threats that would have been real for people in new testament times as well as for people of later times. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are described by john of patmos in his book of revelations, the last book of the new testament. Unlock the meaning of this vision from the book of revelation. The four horsemen are symbolic descriptions of different events which will take place in.
When we look at these chapters next to one another, we see some very interesting parallels. The first horseman of the apocalypse is mentioned in revelation 6. The prophetic horsemen pictured in the book of revelation show what lies in our future, and beyond today offers a message of hopea light in an often dark world. On december 6, 2008 i had just attended an evening church sermon and was driving to the book store. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are described in revelation chapter 6, verse 18. Did you know that zechariah saw colored horses too. 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. Football four horsemen nthe four horsemen the notre dame backfield of 1924 on horseback don miller elmer layden sleepy crowley and harry stuhldreher poster print by 18 x 24 5. Youll often see the 4 horses or horsemen of the apocalypse dramatically portrayed in movies and on tv. Kr twice in the bible, a significant prophecy is written concerning four horsemen. Watch as we explore the hidden bible meaning of the four horsemen in the book of revelation. Few people have any idea why four horsemen are even part of this vision, even though the solution to this mystery is quite simple. Four horsemen of the apocalypse, in christianity, the four horsemen who, according to the book of revelation 6. These eight verses speak volumes with very few words.
Revelation 6 nte four horsemen the next thing i saw bible. Revelation 6 tlv four horsemen of the apocalypse then. Beyond today the four horsemen of revelation youtube. Some translations say, he made it known but the greek word for signified means he. The book of revelation outlines many more judgments and events that will happen on earth in the end times. The divine harmony of divine revelation given to us by ezekiel, zechariah, john, and matthew reveals this. 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. Royal horses and royal horsemen in ancient times, there were no telephones, faxes, satellites, high speed internet connections, televisions, or radios.
Depictions of them sometimes go the scare the crudout of people route. There are some clues that the sealed book is the book of daniel which was sealed daniel 12. Four horsemen of the apocalypse, an 1887 painting by viktor vasnetsov. This work, the prophecy, presents new scientific evidence, and it reaches back in time to the ancient writings of the biblical prophets. The four spirits of the heavenswho are the four horsemenshall bring gods four dreadful judgments. It is not an easy passage to preach on, but it is part of the content of blessing promised to those who read and keep the prophecies of this book 1.
The book of revelation does however have the use of symbols and metaphorical interpretations. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. May 20, 2012 the four horsemen of revelation know thy colors the symbolism in colorsjust as the rulers of the earth have symbols such as triangles, one eye, and numbers that have hidden meaning for them, they also have colors that have meaning for them. The book of revelation is not a book about warring countries. The four horses of the apocalypse are always portrayed as. I grew up on the great plains of montana, and during the summer months we often experienced sudden. Dec 14, 2014 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. A pastor explains the 4 horses of the apocalypse and why. The phrase four horsemen of the apocalypse is synonymous with frightening prophecies. The word apocalypse is not found anywhere in the bible. The one riding on it had a bow, and a crown was given to him. As i was driving, i felt a powerful calling in my spirit from god that he wanted to talk to me.
The figure representing conquest rides a white horse. The first four seals describe four tasks assigned to the holy spirit. What is the symbolism of the four horsemen in the christian. In revelation chapter 6, jesus opens the book of the future, the. It is clear that the four horsemen of the apocalypsethe first four sealsparallel jesus prophecy in matthew 24. The winds of heaven connect the horsemen to daniel 7 the. I am trying to understand the use of horses in the first 4 seals of rev 6 what are the horses and what do they mean. In the xmen comics, the four horsemen are henchmen of the villain apocalypse. When eighteenthcentury scientist and spiritual teacher emanuel swedenborg studied the complex imagery of the book of revelation, he found that it didnt represent a physical apocalypse but a spiritual enlightenment. The entire book of revelation is a study in the workings.
Feb 11, 2018 the prophetic horsemen pictured in the book of revelation show what lies in our future, and beyond today offers a message of hopea light in an often dark world. Proof the four horsemen appear during the birth pangs, not. No one questions their popularity and influence, but it will pale in comparison to what the world will experience when the real 4 horsemen come riding into town. The first horseman represents the threat of conquest. Ken raggio who are the four horsemen of the apocalypse. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. One of the more eerie parts of the book of revelation includes four figures riding horses. The four horsemen of the apocalypse appear in revelation 6. The lamb of godlion of judah opens the first four of the seven seals, which summons four beings that ride out on white, red. It is completely amazing to me how it is more accurate now than then. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,467,026 views 58. And i looked, and there before me was a pale horse. The first horseman rides a white horse, which scholars sometimes interpret to symbolize christ.
Most bible students focus only on the first four horsemen of revelation 6. My visions of the four horses of revelation 6 united states. Revelation 6 tree of life version tlv four horsemen of the apocalypse. The four horsemen of the apocalypse is a revelation from jesus christ, as is the book of revelation rev 1. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind him. In revelation chapter 6, the mysterious sealed book introduced in chapter 5 is finally opened. It is not an easy passage to preach on, but it is part of the content of blessing promised to those. But there is another horsemana fifth, whose ride signifies a much different future and brings promise of a far better age to come. Mar 23, 2017 4 inevitable events take place on earth according to revelations death, war, pestilence and conquer see more ideas about horsemen of the apocalypse, apocalypse and pale horse.
Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. Revelation 6 tells of a book scroll in gods right hand that is sealed with seven seals. There are some clues that the sealed book is the book of daniel which was sealed daniel. Lets go look at those verses to see if we can glean any information that will help us figure out what revelations is trying to. I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he the antichrist who sat on it had a bow. Learn who the four horses and horsemen of the apocalypse are, why.
The second horseman is perhaps the most easily identifiable of the famed four horsemen of the apocalypse, since both of its symbols, the fiery red color and the great sword. Feb 10, 2017 the meaning of the book of revelation. The sixth chapter of revelation brings us to the beginning of the judgments of the wrath of god. Few people have any idea why four horsemen are even part of this vision, even though the solution to this mystery is quite. Four figures in the book of revelation who symbolize the evils to come at the end of the world. The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book. Apr 05, 2018 these eight verses speak volumes with very few words. In revelation chapter 6, jesus opens the book of the future, the book of prophecy, which is sealed with seven seals, and shows the apostle john the future of the world from that time about 90 ad to the last days the time. The four horsemen of the apocalypse sermon by dan campbell. The four horsemen are symbolic descriptions of different events which will take place in the end times. The four horsemen of the apocalypse represent the holy spirit who is sent to earth to accomplish four missions. 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 the apocalypse of st john is a book of prophecy, and it has very esoteric interpretations which are not easily understood by the average religious or non religious person of today.
Mar 23, 2017 4 inevitable events take place on earth according to revelations death, war, pestilence and conquer see more ideas about horsemen of the apocalypse, apocalypse and. The purpose of this presentation is to examine what some of the meanings of. This jewish professor saw jesus in a vision yet decided to. Often many religious teachers misinterpret many parts of this book also. As jesus breaks each of the first four seals, he gives a command to the holy spirit and the holy spirit invites john to come and see the action. Parallel language helps us to interpret the language god gave us in revelation. The imagery of the four horsemen is a way to depict the coming of adverse events that will impact the earth. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. The four horsemen of revelation know thy colors the symbolism in colorsjust as the rulers of the earth have symbols such as triangles, one eye, and numbers that have.
Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. When the child escaped, the dragons wrath turned against the woman, he worked through the pagan government and the corrupt church rev. Similarly, daniel sees the ancient of days clothed in a garment white as snow and with hair like pure wool, reminiscent of johns description of the glorified christ in revelation 1. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. However theyre interpreted, the four horsemen are some of the most recognizable and popular figures from revelation.
The winds of heaven connect the horsemen to daniel 7. God explains the four horses of revelation 6 the first four seals. The book of revelation the apocalypse of st john is a book of prophecy, and it has very esoteric interpretations which are. Four horsemen in the book of revelation the apocalypse. It is a greek word meaning revelation it does not mean horror or violence of any kind. By the time the fourth horseman completes his ride, a fourth of earths inhabitants will experience. Our savior is letting us know that deception, violence, scarcity, and disease are only preludes to the catastrophic events of the last days. It is a book about the wars and conflicts that go on within. Revelations four horses of the apocalypse esoteric meanings.
As each seal is opened, there is an invitation to come and see the contents. In 1983 billy graham addressed their coming in his book approaching. Revelation chapter 6 four horseman of the apocalypse. It is associated with fire coming down from heaven but is not understood in the right context. Christ is the one who can show us all this revelation that has been sealed. I found the answer to that in the bible, beginning with revelation chapter 6, about the four horsemen of the apocalypse. John seems to be drawing on the imagery of zechariah who also. The harbingers of deception, destruction, deprivation and death.
I wrote the first version of this article about the four horsemen in 1998, before i fully understood the meaning of the fourth player. The four horsemen of revelation united church of god. The use of parallel language is important to help us understand apocalyptic prophecy. The four horsemen of revelation know thy colors yahuwah. Lets go look at those verses to see if we can glean any information that will help us figure out what revelations is trying to tell us, shall we. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are described in the last book of the new testament of the bible, the book of revelation by john of patmos, at revelation 6 6. Exegetical analysis of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Looking at these four horsemenfalse religion, war, famine, pestilenceits a pretty grim situation.
Jesus also comes on a white horse at his second coming what are the horses. The one riding on it had a bow, and a crown was given to himhe went out as a conqueror so he might conquer. The four horsemen of the apocalypse countdown to armageddon. Jun 27, 2007 the four horsemen of the apocalypse are described in revelation chapter 6, verse 18. Depicted from left to right are death, famine, war, and conquest. The bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the.