Revelation 6
August 21st, 2010 by VicAugust 22, 2010
“The rule of Christ has begun”
Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. In chapter 5 He holds the title deed to all creation and God the Father rules through Him. If a good King is on the throne why do the righteous suffer?
John explains that Jesus is sovereign over suffering and disasters. Suffering does not occur randomly or by chance. When Christ breaks the seals, suffering occurs. Suffering is part of the process of establishing the rule of Christ. Suffering purifies the righteous and punishes the wicked. Just as Christ’s sufferings preceded His resurrection, so our suffering precedes the victory if we are faithful and overcome.
John 16:33 In the world you have tribulation.
Acts 14:22 Before we enter heaven we will pass through tribulation.
Many assume the first 4 seals occur sequentially, one after another. But a closer reading suggests they are simultaneous. When 1:8 says “they” were given power over a fourth of the earth, he is referring to the 4 horsemen as a group. We will see that the 4 bowls and the 4 trumpets are parallel but different.
