Revelation 6 - Introduction
_THE OPENING OF THE SEALS IN ORDER, AND WHAT FOLLOWED THEREUPON._ _Anno Domini 96._... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE OPENING OF THE SEALS IN ORDER, AND WHAT FOLLOWED THEREUPON._ _Anno Domini 96._... [ Continue Reading ]
AND I SAW, &C.— St. John had seen, in the former part of his vision, a representation of the majesty, glory, power, and supreme authority of God; and also the sealed book, in which were contained the orders of the divine Providence concerning the church and world, delivered to Christ the Lamb of God... [ Continue Reading ]
AND WHEN HE HAD OPENED THE SECOND SEAL,— The second seal or period is noted for _war_ and _slaughter;_ and was proclaimed by the _second living creature,_ which was like an ox, and had his station in the West: and in the account hereof, Bishop Newton, Lowman, &c. nearly agree. The second period, say... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN HE HAD OPENED THE THIRD SEAL, &C.— The third seal or period is characterized by the strict execution of justice and judgment, and by the procuration of corn, oil, and wine; and was proclaimed by the third living creature, who was like a _man,_ and had his station in the South. The _measure of c... [ Continue Reading ]
AND WHEN HE HAD OPENED, &C.— The fourth seal or period is distinguished by a concurrence of evils, war and famine, pestilence and wild beasts, and was proclaimed by the fourth living creature, which was like an _eagle,_ and had his station in the north. These are the same _four_ sore judgments with... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN HE HAD OPENED THE FIFTH SEAL, &C.— This and the following seals have nothing extrinsical, like the proclamation of the living creatures, to determine from what quarter we should expect their completion; but they are sufficiently distinguished by their internal marks and characters. The fifth se... [ Continue Reading ]
I BEHELD WHEN HE HAD OPENED THE SIXTH SEAL, &C.— The sixth seal or period produces mighty changes and revolutions, which, according to the prophetic style, are expressed by great commotions in the earth, and in the heavens. The very same images, the very same expressions are used by the other prophe... [ Continue Reading ]