Why is
Jesus going to return on a white horse?
In his vision of judgment upon the wicked,
the apostle John tells us that Jesus is returning on a white horse: “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one
sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and
makes war” (Revelation 19:11; see Psalm 45).
Most Bible scholars are of the opinion that this passage is
not referring to the Rapture, but rather to Jesus’ coming to earth with His
saints at the end of the Tribulation.
The horse’s white color represents purity or
victory (cf. Revelation 7:14-15),
for this rider is holy and goes forth to be the triumphant conqueror.
During ancient times, victorious Roman generals entered their
conquered cities in chariots drawn by white horses.
The entire setting of this verse implies victory over
Christ’s enemies. As such, the word white indicates
triumph, a successful war.
What a vivid contrast we see in Jesus’ return with all His angels (Matthew 25:31), as compared to His entry to Jerusalem upon a donkey (Matthew 25:7-9)!
What a vivid contrast we see in Jesus’ return with all His angels (Matthew 25:31), as compared to His entry to Jerusalem upon a donkey (Matthew 25:7-9)!
He is no longer riding a humble donkey. Jesus will return on
a fiery white charger, bringing judgment, just as He had promised.
The Judgment
“31 But when the
Son of Man comes in His glory and majesty and all the angels with
Him, then He will sit on the throne of His Glory. 32 All
the nations will be gathered before Him [for judgment]; and He will
separate them from one another, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the
goats; 33 and He will put the sheep on His
right [the place of honor], and the goats on His left[the place of
rejection]. Matthew
25:31 (Amplified Bible)
Also by way of contrast, when He was on earth, Jesus was abandoned by His followers (Mark 14:50).
Revelation 19 reveals the armies of heaven
following Him in conquest.
The Coming of Christ the Conqueror
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He
who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He
judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many
royal crowns; and He has a name inscribed [on Him] which no one
knows or understands except Himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name
is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven,
dressed in fine linen, [dazzling] white and clean, followed Him on white
horses. 15 From His mouth comes a
sharp sword (His word) with which He may strike down the nations, and He
will rule them with a rod of iron; and He will tread the wine press of the
fierce wrath of God, the Almighty [in judgment of the rebellious world].16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed,
“KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19 (Amplified
Bible)
He is not returning to speak “gracious words” (Luke 4:22) but
the words of righteous judgment:
But with
righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:4 (Amplified Bible)
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:4 (Amplified Bible)
Jesus comes to rule with a rod of iron:
‘You shall break them with a rod
of iron;
You shall shatter them [in pieces] like earthenware.’” Psalm 2:9 (Amplified Bible)
You shall shatter them [in pieces] like earthenware.’” Psalm 2:9 (Amplified Bible)
He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords:
Victory
for the Lamb
"They will wage war against the
Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of
kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen
(elect) and faithful.” Revelation 17:14 (Amplified
Bible)
And on His robe and on His thigh He
has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS,
AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:16 (Amplified Bible)
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