There are two white horse’s mentioned in the book of Revelation. The white horse in Revelation 6:1-2 is not the same white horse in Revelation 19:11-16. Many mistakenly believe the two white horses in the book of Revelation to be synonymous, because Christ promised to return for His saints riding on a white horse. Yes, the white horse in Revelation 19:11-16 is Christ, but another rider rides the white horse in Revelation 6:1-2.
Traditionally, white is always representative of things that are good, fair and just, while black is always associated with things that are sinister and underlying. So it stands to reason why so many will identify the white horse in Revelation 6:1-2 with Christ.
Over the years horses were used as a mode of transportation and for the delivery of goods from one place to another. The concept that the delivery of goods is limited to physical items is misleading and dangerous. Other products that can be delivered are messages and ideologies. The white horse in Revelation 6:1-2 is no different. It is the vehicle used to deliver and promote the agenda of the rider.
At first glance, the white horse has the appearance of being the answer to the world’s problems. The use of a white horse is to create an atmosphere of acceptance by appearing to be righteous. Acceptance will be initiated and accomplished by signing a covenant that promises and delivers peace and safety to Israel. As people begin to enjoy this newfound life of peace, they readily accept the idea that this white horse is really from God. In their minds, the white horse has delivered stability in a region that’s known for violence and unrest. The white horse was successful at calming the region by exhibiting many of the attributes of God. As the people witness and enjoy such a profound positive change, they begin to embrace the white horse as being God sent. After all, God promised to return on a white horse and this is synonymous with scripture.
As the people begin to get comfortable and sense the presence of God, many begin to accept the idea that the rider on the white horse is Christ. Once the people look to the white horse as being from heaven, then the rider on the white horse shows his true nature and reveals his true colors. He’s not Christ. He’s a counterfeit. He‘s the Antichrist. This parallels with 1Thessalonians. 5:3, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” The white horse in Revelation 6:1-2 is not Christ, but an imposter, and his agenda is to steal, kill, and destroy God’s people.
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