Chapter Thirty-Nine/The Warrior-King Triumphs at Armageddon - The One Called "Faithful and True"

 Jehovah calls forth a sword. Who is it 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 inspiring-Jesus Christ himself in Battle array! John tells us: "And I saw the heaven opened, and look! a white horse, And the one seated upon it is called Faithful and True, and he judges and carries on war in righteousness. His eyes are fiery flame, and upon his head are many diadems." - REVELATION 19:11, 12a. 

As in the earlier vision of the four horsemen, 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 own capacity as Jehovah's appointed Judge, the "Mighty God." (Isaiah 9:6) His eyes are fear-inspiring, like '"a fiery flame," looking to the coming fiery destruction of his foes. 

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