In his vision of heaven, John at last witnesses the beginning of the end as the Lamb begins to break the seals in Revelation 6:1–8.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the symbolism of the white, red, black, and ashen horses of the apocalypse. Each of the four brings with it earthly destruction on an increasing scale.

While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened at the disastrous scenes, none of them come as a surprise to God. Find out why the terrifying picture of events is tempered with good news for believers!