The Warrior-King Triumphs at Armageddon - The One Called "Faithful and True"

Jehovah calls forth a sword. Whis is that wields this sword?  Returning to Revelation, we find the answer in still another thrilling vision.  Before John's eyes the heavens open to reveal something truly awe inspirinng-Jesus Christ himself in battle array!  John tells us: "And I saw the heaven opened, and look!  a white horse. And the one seated uponit is called Faithful and True, adn he judges and and carries  on war in righteousness.  His eyes are a fiery flame, and upon his head are many diadems." - REVELATION 19:11, 12a.

As in the earlier vision of the four horsement, this "white horse" is a fitting symbol of righteous warfare.  (Revelation 6:2)  And who of God's sons could be more righteous than this mighty Warrior?  Being "called Faithful and True,"  he must be"the faithful and true witness," Jesus Christ. (Revelation 3:14)  He makes war in order to execute Jehovah's righteous judgments. Thus, he is acting in his capacity as Jehovah's appointed judge, the "Mighty God." (Isaiah 9:6)  His eyes are fear inspiring, like "a fiery flame," lookingto the coming fiery  destruction of his foes.

Diadems crown the head of this Warrior-King.  The wild beast coming out of the sea had ten diadems, picturing his temporary rulership of the earthly scene.  (Revelation 13:1)  Jesus, though, has "many diadems."  His glorious rulership is unmatched, since he is "King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords." - 1 TIMOTHY 6:15. 

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