The Four Horses - Revelation 6

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Originally Posted by Nell

1. My question is, just because war, famine and death have existed throughout history, is that alone confirmation that the seven seals have been opened throughout history?
2. Does the white horse conclusively represent the gospel as Lee believed?
3. Lee gave these messages on the Revelation…not sure but I’ll guess…25-30 years ago. Would he come to these same conclusions today if he were alive and could see what’s happening in the world today?
4.What other options are there for the white horse?
5. Where are we now in the "end times" timeline? Anyone?

Nell

Nell, I just recently received a Revelation Prophecy Wall Chart from a Dr. David Jeremiah, whom I barely know. (I think the free circular popped up on some FB site.) Somewhere I also have WL's Revelation Chart. Actually WL's Chart, published in 1976, is pretty good since he compiled it from numerous excellent Christian writers. Far better than Hal Lindsey's LGPE account, anyway.

This Chart lists the following:

1. White Horse - Conquering Power
2. Red Horse - War and Bloodshed
3. Black Horse - Famine
4. Pale Horse - Pestilence and Death

I think the White Horse could also be the resurrected Lamb of God, mentioned in the prior verse, crowned and conquering. Most do believe that these 4 Horses do represent a composite of human history, with the only bright spot being the Savior.

I view the Lamb of God in the heavens as timeless here, and not just from 2 Millennia ago, since OT salvation was predicated on the belief that God existed and that a Messiah would one day come. As such, the Red Horse originated when Cain slew his brother.

Where are we now? I believe during the 5th Seal, Christians are now being systematically martyred around the world, but that doesn't mean the first 4 Seals have ended, rather they are increasing in intensity, like birth pangs.

The next two major events on the horizon are the 6th Seal, an incredible earthquake, moving mountains and islands out of their places, and the building of the Temple in Jerusalem. These will be known by all. The Daniel 9.27 covenant will precede the building of the temple, but it may or may not be a public event.