Playlist: Seals of Revelation: First (topic)
Revelation 10 and the Church's History
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe first seal of Revelation, as described in chapter 6, introduces the white horse, symbolizing false religion. Once this seal is opened, the event it represents does not disappear but persists through time. Its intensity varies, waxing and waning across the history of the church. There are periods when false religion strongly …
A Place of Safety? (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the unfolding of the seven seals of Revelation, the breaking of the first seal reveals a significant deception. This seal, represented by a rider on a white horse, appears to be good but is, in reality, a facade. It introduces religious deception as a plague upon the world, a prophecy that began to be fulfilled even in the …
Matthew (Part Thirty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Seals of Revelation, as discussed in relation to Matthew 24, provide a chronological framework for understanding end-time events. The first seal, evidently opened shortly after Christ's resurrection, marks the rise of false ministers instigated by figures such as Simon Magus. This initial seal sets the stage for a …
Overcoming Destructive Fear
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaOur world is engulfed in violence and wars, facing threats of nuclear conflict and acts of terror, reflecting a deep darkness and demonic influence that perverts what is good. As we approach the coming of our Lord, trials and persecutions will intensify, severely testing our faith and troubling our hearts. In this context, the …
The King of the South
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first seal of the book of Revelation deals with false christs, those who do not fight fairly, preferring to deceive and strike from a distance rather than confront face-to-face. This imagery aligns with the description of Ishmael as an archer, one who shoots from cover or ambush, reflecting a terrorist mindset that avoids …