The Book of Revelation is a prophetic unveiling of Jesus Christ’s eternal kingship and God’s dealings with the earth in the last days. The term “Apocalypse” comes from the Greek word apokálypsis, meaning “unveiling” or “revelation”, not merely destruction. Yet within this unveiling lies divine judgment, cosmic shaking, and the reclamation of the earth under the authority of Christ—the Lamb of God.
John 1:29 (KJV)
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
This is the same Lamb revealed in heaven’s throne room:
Revelation 5:6 (KJV)
“And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.”
And He is worshipped with a legal song of worthiness:
Revelation 5:9 (KJV)
“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.”
The Lamb is Jesus Christ. He opens the seals. He governs the prophetic timeline. He unveils judgment before He executes it.
Where the Church Is in Revelation — The Upward Call Before the Wrath
Revelation 1–3 contains direct letters to the church on earth. Jesus speaks to seven literal churches, giving correction and commendation. To the faithful, He promises protection from coming wrath:
Revelation 3:10 (KJV)
“Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”
Then comes a dramatic heavenly invitation:
Revelation 4:1–2 (KJV)
“After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.”
Many believers hold that this “Come up hither” reflects a prophetic shadow of the rapture, which Paul explains plainly:
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV)
“For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
And again:
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (KJV)
“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Therefore, the seals (Rev. 6) open after the church is invited upward, and the earth is judged downward.
The Throne — God’s Sovereign Seat of Government
Before the judgments of Revelation 6, John first sees the throne in heaven, establishing that nothing unfolds outside God’s rule.
Psalm 103:19 (KJV)
“The LORD hath prepared His throne in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all.”
Daniel 2:21 (KJV)
“And He changeth the times and the seasons: He removeth kings, and setteth up kings: He giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding.”
The throne is the command center. The Lamb stands before it. The seals are opened from it. The horsemen ride under it. Christ is not reacting to world events—world events are reacting to Christ’s unveiling.
🐎 1st Seal — The White Horse (Conquest, Strategy, Global Influence)
Revelation 6:1–2 (KJV)
“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. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”
Biblical Interpretation
The white horse reflects an appearance of legitimacy or triumph The bow shows conquest by strategy, systems, diplomacy, ideology, or spiritual deception The crown was given, showing a temporary authority conferred by God for prophetic purpose, not eternal kingship He goes forth conquering → global expansion and dominance
Relevance Today
This seal mirrors ages where influence rises rapidly:
media dominance political persuasion economic conquest spiritual deception dressed in “white” systems that conquer but do not save
Believer’s Application
Discernment is required:
Matthew 24:4–5 (KJV)
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in My name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.”
We must refuse:
intimidation by rising world powers deception by movements that look victorious but lack salvation allegiance to conquest without Christ
🐎 2nd Seal — The Red Horse (War, Unrest, Removal of Peace)
Revelation 6:3–4 (KJV)
“And when He had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.”
Biblical Interpretation
Red = bloodshed, violence Sword = destruction by force Peace removed from earth = unrest among nations, communities, families, and relations Men kill one another → humanity without Christ turns on itself
Relevance Today
We see:
wars and rumors of wars ethnic conflicts terrorism ritual killings community polarization domestic rage and violence failed peace treaties
Peace cannot stay where Christ is rejected. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, as prophesied:
Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Believer’s Application
We must:
embody peace even when the world loses it intercede for nations refuse hatred and rage stand rooted in the Prince of Peace
🐎 3rd Seal — The Black Horse (Famine, Economic Scarcity, Market Imbalance)
Revelation 6:5–6 (KJV)
“And when He had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.”
Biblical Interpretation
Black = famine, economic pressure Balances = rationing, inequity, imbalance Wheat and barley = basic needs affected Oil and wine preserved = God limits destruction with mercy lines even in judgment
Relevance Today
This reflects:
inflation recession rising cost of living hunger tension economic inequity marketplace suffering
Believer’s Application
We must refuse:
panic mentality greed or hoarding imbalance in stewardship fear-based giving thanklessness
Because heaven has its own supply economy:
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
🐎 4th Seal — The Pale Horse (Death, Pestilence, Mass Mortality, Hell Following)
Revelation 6:7–8 (KJV)
“And when He had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.”
Biblical Interpretation
Pale = drained life, sickness, pestilence, mortality Death rides = mortality unleashed by divine permission Hell follows = eternal consequence for dying without Christ ¼ of earth affected → mass casualties by war, hunger, pestilence, and nature
Relevance Today
This reflects:
pandemics sudden mass deaths terrorism ritual and wicked killings kidnappings terminal diseases famine nature-involved judgment
Believer’s Hope
For the redeemed, death is transit, not termination. Christ defeated death:
1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (KJV)
“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Also:
John 11:25–26 (KJV)
“Jesus said unto her, I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
Answer: Yes, we believe.
The 5th Seal — The Martyrs’ Cry for Justice
Revelation 6:9–11 (KJV)
“And when He had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the Word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost Thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.”
Biblical Interpretation
These souls are in heaven, not earth They are under the altar, showing sacred martyrdom They cry for justice → God hears the voice of righteous blood White robes are given, showing purity and heavenly reward Told to rest for a season → God’s prophetic timing is exact
Relevance Today
This seal reminds us that:
persecution of Christians is not ignored by heaven righteous suffering has a reward justice belongs to God vengeance belongs to God, not man
Romans 12:19 (KJV)
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Believer’s Application
Stand firm in testimony Pray for persecuted believers Trust God’s timing for justice Do not retaliate carnally Live ready to meet the Lamb
The 6th Seal — Cosmic Collapse & Universal Terror
Revelation 6:12–17 (KJV)
“And I beheld when He had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of His wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?”
Biblical Interpretation
This seal reveals:
creation itself trembling before God cosmic systems collapsing under judgment human power structures helpless before divine wrath universal terror without refuge outside Christ
Relevance Today
This points to:
the fragility of earthly power the certainty of God’s prophetic fulfillment the terror of judgment for those outside Christ the necessity of salvation and spiritual readiness
Believer’s Application
Live in reverence, not fear Stand rooted in Christ Discern the times Be spiritually prepared Trust in the Lamb who governs heaven’s scroll
🔥 Final Takeaways
Revelation is prophecy The Lamb is Jesus Christ The Church is called upward before wrath is released downward The seals unveil the world’s collapse without Christ Christ governs the prophetic timeline Judgment is progressive, purposeful, and mercy-bound Believers must stand rooted, generous, discerning, and fearless
🙏 Salvation Prayer
If you are not born again, pray this sincerely:
Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I repent of my sins. Forgive me, wash me clean, write my name in the Book of Life, transform my nature, and grant me eternal life. Be my Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If you prayed that sincerely, reach out to us:
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The Message Bearer (SmilingPreacher), Cornelius Bella
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