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7 SEALS

By Lee Warren, B.A., D.D.

1998 PLIM, Inc. Retreat

Theme: Inner Journey, Part 4

(C) 1998 PLIM REPORT Vol. 7 No. 5

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See Related Articles:REVELATION & END TIME PROPHECIES

This article summarizes a series of articles that have been written on the sevenseals (See the Revelationsections of the March/April 1993, May/June 1993,July/August 1993, September/October 1993, November/December 1993,

January/February 1993 issues of the " PLI M REPORT").

Introduction

Now the Book of Revelation was a panoramic vision given to the Apostle John inA.D. 96. The Messiah appeared and told him to write what he saw in a book andsend it to the seven assemblies in Asia (Rev. 1:19-21).

Revelation is one of the most symbolic books in the Bible. John describes the

images that he saw in a cryptic language and symbolism, which are very hard to

understand. Although the book of Revelation was disseminated in Greek, it requires

knowledge of Hebrew theology.

What is the intent of this article?

To give the correct interpretation of the Seven Seals with Biblical proof by showing that

the principles in the seven seals repeat themselves throughout the ages.

To show that there is a spiritual counterpart as well as a physical counterpart to each of

these seals.

What is the key to understanding the Book of Revelation?

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Now the symbolism of Revelation lies with the knowledge of Hebrew theology, the

Law and the Prophets (Old Testament, Isa. 8:20), and the ancient Jewish culture.Elohim showed Dr. H. C. Kinley in a vision (in 1931) that the Old Testament is the

key to understanding the mystery of Revelation. Moses vision saw the purposefrom beginning to end with the coming of the Messiah and the Apostle Johns

vision saw the purpose of Elohim from the end back to the beginning.

In fact, many future events that have been prophesied in Revelation are just repeats

of past events. For example, the seven plagues that will be poured out on Mystery

Babylon correspond with the seven last plagues that Moses and Aaron poured outon Egypt (Ex. 8th- 12thchp.).

How do scholars interpret Revelation?

Many Biblical scholars have tried to interpret the vision of the Apostle John withvarious methods, such as the contemporary historical method and the literary-critical method according to the book Lectures on the Apocalypse.

Now scholars use these man-made methods to try to interpret a divine vision and

revelation given to the Apostle John. These methods will never explain theinterpretation for this comes by Spirit (2 Pet. 1:20-21).

The contemporary historical method believes that the Jewish apocalypses (i.e.prophecies) are referring especially to the time or era of the writer. This method

also believes in the literal interpretation of prophecy and that no spiritual orsymbolical method should be used.

The literary-critical method believes that Revelation was a series of visions, writtenat different times and places before and after the destruction of the temple at

Jerusalem.

What is the significance of the seals?

The word "seal" is often used figuratively for the act or token of authentication,

confirmation, proof, security or possession. The seal is also referred to in ametaphor for secrecy. "A book that is sealed" is that which is beyond the

comprehension of the uninitiated (Isa. 29:11); compare the book with seven seals(Rev 5:1).

An angel told Daniel to "shut up the words"of his prophecy "and seal the book,

even to the time of the end."This meant to keep his prophecy a secret until it wouldbe revealed (Dan 12:4,9; compare (Rev 10:4), according to the InternationalStandard Bible Encyclopaedia, Electronic Database 1996 by Biblesoft).

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Where, when, and how are the 7 seals fulfilled?

Scholars and students of Revelation have debated among themselves for hundredsof years over whether or not the first four seals (Horsemen) are past, present, orfuture. In her book, The Apocalypse,Adela Yarbro Collins states the

following. "Beginning with chapter 6, it is very difficult to link the visions of theApocalypse with specific events and discern a detailed chronological outline (p.41)."

The first four signs have occurred many times in the last two thousand years. They

represent principles that occur repeatedly bringing about a new order from disorder.The new creation always comes out of darkness and chaos.

Did the Lamb (Jn. 1:29) loosen the seven seals?

When the Messiah (the lamb-Jn. 1:29) opened His disciples understanding of the

scriptures and explained that they testified of Him, He loosened the seals of thebook about which Daniel and John wrote (Dan, 12:4, 9; Rev. 5:2). He said to His

disciples "And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you,

while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the

law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then openedhe their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, And said unto

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them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved The Messiah (Christ) to suffer, and to

rise from the dead the third day (Lk. 24:44-46)."He did this in fulfillment ofDaniels prophecies and the Law and Prophets (i.e., the Old Testament).

What do horses symbolize?

There is great deal of symbolism surrounding horses in the Bible. Quoting the

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Electronic Database ( 1996 by

Biblesoft) "4. Figurative and Descriptive: The horse is referred to figurativelychiefly in Zechariah and Revelation. A chariot and horses of fire take Elijah up to

heaven (2 Kin 2:11). In ; and , the great strength of thehorse is recalled as a reminder of the greater strength of God. In (Job 39:19 -25)

we have a magnificent description of a spirited war-horse."

Are horses used in other cultures visions?

Elohim has also used horses in other cultures visions to convey messages. An

American Indian Black Elk describes his visions when he was 13 years old. He saw

four types of horses: 12 black, 12 white, 12 buckskin, 12 sorrel and a bay, which

talked to him. These horses revealed the plight of his people at war with the whiteEuropeans. This is describes in Black Elks Speaksby John Neihardt (Chp. 3 "TheGreat Visions" p. 17-39).

Do the 4 beasts around the throne compare to the 4 horses and their

riders?

As was stated,Revelation is a very symbolic book. Now the Apostle John said hesaw heaven open and around the throne of Elohim, he saw 4 beasts which hedescribed as follows. "And before the throne , and round about the throne, were

four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, andthe second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth

beast was like a flying eagle (Rev 4:6-7)."

These four beasts spoke as the first four seals were opened. They can be correlated

with the 4 points on the compass: East, West, North, South and four seasons ofSpring (Vernal Equinox), Fall (Autumn Equinox), Summer (Summer Solstice), and

Winter (Winter Solstice), according to (Chp. 7 Secrets of the SphinxAndrew

Raymond; http://www.revealer.com/cherubim.htm)

Do these seals represent curses?

The Law of Moses (Torah) is the key to understanding these seals on the scroll.This scroll contained curses that were prophesied in the Law and Prophets (Isa.

8:20). Moses wrote that if Israel would not obey the voice of Yahweh and

disobeyed his commandments, He would curse them with the plagues of Egypt

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(Deu. 28:15-68). Zechariah had a vision of a flying scroll, which represented the

law that was a curse to everyone on the earth who did not obey it (Zec. 5:1-5).

Further Malachi, the last prophet in the Old Testament, wrote that Elohim wouldsend Elijah to Israel to turn their hearts lest"I [Elohim] come and smite the earth

with a curse(Mal 4:5-6)."Now Elijah did come as John the Baptist and Israelkilled him along with the Messiah (Mt. 17:10-13).

Do 7 seals correspond with the four sore judgements?

Basically the plagues that Elohim said He would pour on Israel can be grouped intofour classifications. Ezekiel grouped them thusly. "For thus saith Yahweh Elohim

(the Lord GOD); How much more when I send my four sore judgments uponJerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to

cut off from it man and beast (Ezk. 14:21)?"In short, the seven seals (the fourhorsemen) and the 7 last plagues of Egypt represent the sword, famine, noisomebeasts and pestilence.

Are the curses physical and spiritual?

There are both spiritual and physical curses under the New Testament. The same

physical plagues put on Israel will be put spiritually and psychologically on

Mystery Babylon. These spiritual plagues are despair, doubt, fear, anger, confusion,depression, loss of compassion, etc. The Apostle John "heard another voice from

heaven, saying, Come out of her [Mystery Babylon], my people, that ye be notpartakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues (Rev. 18:4; see Deut.

28:15-end)."

What is the purpose of the 4 horsemen?

The four horses described in Revelation are not the first time four horses are

mentioned in the Bible. Zechariah saw four horses and their riders in his vision, ared, speckled, white, and bay (Zec. 1:8, 6:7). Zechariah asked an angel what these

horses meant? The angel said: "I will shew thee what these be. And the man that

stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom Yahweh (theLord) hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth (Zec. 1:9-10)." These angels

appear to be sent forth to look after Israel at the end of their 70-year captivity to

Babylon. Their exact duties are not clear. Some believe they are Watchers.

In another vision Zechariah saw four chariots that were red, black, white, andgrisled. An angel told him that these four represent "the four spirits of the heavens,

which go forth from standing before Yahweh (the Lord) of all the earth (Zec.6:5)."These four horses, chariots, and riders in Zechariah serve as models for

understanding the four horses and their riders of Revelation. They show that

Elohim and his angels are carrying out His purpose.

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lifetime subject to bondage (Heb 2:14-15)."All power is given to the Messiah in

heaven and earth (Mt. 28:18).

The Messiahs apostles went out conquering Satans Kingdoms spiritually by thepreaching of the gospel and the working of miracles (Acts 4thchp.). This is a

spiritual war, not a physical war that the apostles are fighting. Paul said ourweapons of warfare are not carnal "but mighty through Elohim (God) to the pullingdown of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that

exalteth itself against the knowledge of Elohim (God), and bringing into captivity

every thought to the obedience of The Messiah (Christ) (2 Cor 10:4-5)."Now allphysical wars fought for the last two thousand years have been waged by parts of

Satans kingdom divided against itself. All of the nations of the world will have tobow to Yahshua the Messiah, who will rule them with a rod of iron (Rev. 12:5), for

he is the True Conqueror.

Did the Red Horses rider havea sword?

Now the lamb opened the second seal and the second Beast, the Calf, told John tocome and see. "And there went out another horse that was red: and power was

given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill

one another: and there was given unto him a great sword (Rev 6:4)."

What is the traditional interpretation of the Red Horse?

Now the Red Horse (Greek: hippos purros) represents symbolically"war,bloodshed ("slay one another," etc., (Rev. 6:4; compare Zec. 1:8; 6:2) according to

International Standard Bible Encylopaedia, Electronic Database ( 1996 by

Biblesoft)."

Again many commentators do not believe this horseman is the Messiah as Philip E.Hughes states in his book The Book of the Revelation. "The blood thirsty-terrorist

or warmonger may seem to be all-powerful as he robs the people of peace andsecurity and causes them to engage in killing and destruction; but the control of

human affairs remains in Gods hands (p. 85)."

What is the true interpretation of the Red Horse and its rider?

The Red Horse and rider represent the Messiah who has power to remove peace

from the nations.Now the Messiah said in His ministry: "Think not that I am come

to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword Mt 10:34). [SeeMark 13:12; Isa. 9:6-7; 23:6; 45:7; 48:22]. John said a two-edge sword of truth

went out of the mouth of the Messiah (Rev. 1:16; Heb. 4:12). He gave peace to Hisdisciples (Jn. 14:27).

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Moses wrote that if Israel did not obey the Law of Moses, Elohim said they would

not have peace (Deu. 29:18-21). The Messiah put enmity among Israel such asbetween a mother and her daughter-in-law and a father against his son. Clearly, this

horseman is plaguing those that are disobedient to the words of Yahshua. Anyonecan see that in the world today there is no peace between nations or individual

humans, showing that this is Satans kingdom divided against itself (Mk. 3:24 -26).

What is the traditional Interpretation of the Black Horse and rider?

Now the lamb opened the third seal and the third beast, the Man, told John to come

and see. John saw: "And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him hada pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts

say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny;

and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine (Rev. 6:6-7)."

Now the "black horse" (Greek: hippos melas) symbolically represents famine. Therider with the balance and a measure of wheat shows forth the ration of wheat and

barley for a days wages (Rev. 6:5-6; compare Zec. 6:2,6). A penny for a measure ofwheat and 3 measures of barley is the "days wage" for food [See"PLIMREPORT"July/Aug. 1993 p. 35-36]. Now a measure of wheat is equal to about a

dry quart.

There were many famines in the Old Testament, beginning with Abraham (Gn

12:10) and the Children of Israels migration into Egypt looking for food (Gn.

42:5-6). Now many Bible scholars have trouble with the rider on this horse beingthe Messiah.

What is the true interpretation?

The Black Horse and its rider represent both the physical and spiritual famine (Deu.8:3; Amos 8:11; Jn. 6:51-67). We have had countless famines over the last 2,000

years, which show that this plague constantly repeats itself on mankind.

The Messiah spoke to Israel in parables. He said that He was the living bread (Jn.

6:28), living water, and His flesh was food (Jn. 6:51-62). He told them: "It is thespirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you,

they are spirit, and they are life (Jn. 6:63)."Those who refused to eat His words

are in a spiritual famine.

Now the nations of the world are in spiritual famine already, which they do not see.As part of the world is already suffering from famines, there will be great physical

famine coming on the whole world likened unto Egypt when Yahweh plagued it.

Is the Pale Horses rider called Death and Hell?

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These events always occur at the end of an age, which bring about a New Order.

For example, at the close of the Ante-Diluvian Age the fountains of the deep brokeup during a great earthquake. The flood and darkness covered the earth for the 40

days and nights that it rained (Gn. 7:11-12). According to Moses vision inGenesis, the beginning of creation, there was darkness and great earthquakes as the

waters rolled back and dry land appeared Gn. 1:1-3).

The Messiahs death was at the end of the Post-Diluvian Age. There was a great

earthquake at Yahshuas resurrection and it turned dark from noon to 3 p.m. (Mt.

27:45, 51-52; See the darkness in Egypt--Ex. 10:21). Men were fearful for theirsouls when these signs occurred during the Messiahs resurrection (Mt. 27:54).

From the scriptures, it appears that the signs that occurred during the 6 thseal repeatthemselves over and over through the ages. John said at the end of this age there

will be darkness before the new heaven and earth is revealed (Rev. 16:10).

Why was there a silence in heaven for half an hour at the 7thSeal?

The lamb opened the seventh seal. John said "there was silence in heaven aboutthe space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels which stood before Elohim

(God); and to them were given seven trumpets. And another angel came and stood

at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense,that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar whichwas before the throne (Rev 8:1-3)."

What is the interpretation of the 7thseal?

Now this half-hour of silence occurred before the seven trumpets began to sound.

There is great mystery about this half-hour of silence. It is prophetic calculationwrapped in an enigma. 1 year = 1 Day; 360 days = 24 hours so 1 hour = 15 days;1/2 hour = 7.5 days or 1 week. So this half-hour corresponds with a week. Now this

half-hour period of silence in heaven before the sounding of the seven trumpetsrepresents the herald giving the final warning before judgment.

The significance of this week and silence can be better understood with examples

in the Bible. When Job was afflicted, his three friends came and sat by him for aweek before they spoke to him (Job 2:3). They were silent for about seven days.

Noah was in the Ark seven days before it started to rain (Gn. 7:10). Finally, when

Yahweh was in his holy temple he said let all the earth keep silence before him

(Hab. 2:20; Zp. 1:7,15, 17-18).

There was also a seven-week silent period between Yahshuas resurrection and theoutpouring of the Holy Spirit. There was no gospel being preached to Israel until

the day of Pentecost, when the apostles began to preach (Acts 2:1-4).

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