2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

A. White horse - rider caries a bow and receives a crown.

B. The rider is Christ. The white horse is used in 19:11 where Christ is clearly identified.

C. The horse is symbolic of wars and battles. Christians will have to fight many battles here on earth.

D. Since white shows purity, this horse symbolizes righteous war. See 19:19-21.

E. In 19:14 Christians are pictured sitting upon white horses and following Christ.

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