Revelation 2nd Division, Foot note B

B. The opening of the 7 Seals (6:1-8:1)

In this section, the Lamb breaks the seals of the scroll and its contents are made known visually.

The key idea is that in this section, we are looking at human destiny from God's vantage point.

We'll also discover that the end will be preceded by rampant evil.

Note: As we view the loosing of the 4 horseman, take note of 3 things... 1) the color; 2) the weapon used; 3) its function.

Also remember that whenever a new Roman Emperor began his rule, there was a special series of "games" in the Coliseum. 4 Charioteers, wearing various colors rode into the arena to symbolize the emperor's rule, reaching as far as the 4 winds could reach. That Christ is loosing the 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse is a sign that the real emperor is taking over now.