12 Jul 2013
Revelation 6:2
Revelation 6:2: “And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”
This rider has a stephanos crown, which is a crown of victory, not a crown of authority. He has that crown because he has waged war and been victorious. This person is believed to be the antichrist, and here – after the Rapture – he makes his appearance on the world stage.
As you can see, this man is going forth to conquer the nations, and he will be victorious. So, then, the Tribulation starts with the Antichrist waging war against the nations and overcoming them.