Theophany · vision · Confidence: high · curated
Christ the Rider on the White Horse
Cited scripture
- Rev 19:11 — And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
- Rev 19:12 — His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
- Rev 19:13 — And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
- Rev 19:14 — And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
- Rev 19:15 — And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God
- Rev 19:16 — And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.
Historic voices touch this
6 passages from 6 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.
- Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
- Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
- Statement of Fundamental Truths · 1 passage
- Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
- An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith · 1 passage
- Confession of Dositheus · 1 passage