Posted by John Dixon on October 15, 2003 at 20:49:37:
In Reply to: Rev 6:8 posted by Elana Janson on May 29, 2003 at 14:14:35:
I believe Revelation chapter 6 is an overview of most of the rest of the book.
The 4 horsemen (the 1st 4 seals)are spirits according to Zechariah. Spirit can also be interpreted as wind. Chapter 7 begins with the 4 winds being held back until Israel is sealed.
The 5th seal is those who will be killed for Gods word: "How long O Lord.....Until thy fellow servants..).
The 6th seal is the return of Christ and the wrath of God.
The 7th seal is the unfolding of the rest of the book.