*References are from the Book of Revelation and included Rev 6:1-12 and Rev 8:1-5
Seal # | Vision | Symbolism | Explanation | Time Period |
1 (6:1-2) | White Horse | Conqueror | Purity of the Church and conquering power of the gospel | First century |
2 (6:3-4) | Red Horse | Conflict on Earth | First 3 Centuries | |
3 (6:5-6) | Black Horse | Scarcity on Earth | Dark Period when the church was contaminated with human traditions and pagan practices | AD 323 to AD 538 |
4 (6:7-8) | Pale Horse | Widespread Death on Earth | Degradation of the church, when Gods Commandments were changed and people who followed scripture were persecuted and killed. (Dark Ages) | AD 538 to AD 1560 |
5 (6:9-11) | Beheaded Souls | Cry of the Martyrs | A period of reformation when the blood of martyrs is represented as crying out for vengence | 1500s – 1790 |
6 (6:12-17 | Time of signs in nature | Cosmic Disturbances | End-time signs awake the world. Great political and social changes. Prior to the sealing of God’s people | 1790 – Christ’s Return |
7 (8:1-5) | Christ’s Return | Closing of the Sanctuary Service | There is no more intercession and God’s people are sealed and awaiting Christ’s Return | End of time |