The Seven Seals Written in the Book of Revelation. Do You Know Where We are in This Sequence?

Posted October 1, 2025 | End Times Watch | River Wilde

The Book of Revelation describes a future time of judgment and redemption through a series of seals, trumpets, and bowls of wrath. The seven seals, opened by the Lamb of God (Revelation 6–8), mark the unfolding of God’s plan for the end of this age. Many believers wonder: Where are we right now in this prophetic timeline?

The First Four Seals – The Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The first four seals release the famous four horsemen. These represent forces that have always been present in the world, but in the end times will intensify:

1. The White Horse – Often seen as false peace, deception, or counterfeit religion (Revelation 6:2). The rider goes forth “conquering, and to conquer,” offering what looks like salvation but leads to bondage. Many see this as the rise of global deception.
2. The Red Horse – Symbolizing war and bloodshed (Revelation 6:4). Global conflict is increasing, with nations rising against nations, unrest spreading, and violence becoming commonplace.
3. The Black Horse – Famine and economic collapse (Revelation 6:5–6). Talk of food shortages, inflation, and unstable markets fills our daily headlines, pointing to fulfillment.
4. The Pale Horse – Death and pestilence (Revelation 6:7–8). Disease, plagues, and widespread death follow.

When we look at today’s world—wars raging, economies faltering, famine in many regions, and pestilence spreading—it’s not difficult to see these horsemen riding.

The Fifth Seal – Martyrdom

Revelation 6:9–11 describes souls under the altar crying out for justice after being slain for their testimony. Around the world, Christians are increasingly persecuted. The fifth seal reflects a time when believers are pressed harder for their faith. We may already be seeing the early stages of this.

The Sixth Seal – Cosmic Disturbances

Revelation 6:12–14 paints a picture of earthquakes, a darkened sun, a blood-red moon, and the heavens shaken. This will be a worldwide sign so great that “the kings of the earth” will hide in fear. While earthquakes and celestial events are not new, the sixth seal seems to describe a cataclysm on a scale never before seen. Many believers see this as still future, possibly tied to the midpoint of the Tribulation.

The Seventh Seal – Silence in Heaven

Revelation 8:1 reveals that when the seventh seal is opened, there is silence in heaven for about half an hour. This seems to act as a pause before the trumpet judgments. The silence may represent awe at the severity of what is about to unfold.

So Where Are We Now?

It seems likely that humanity is living somewhere within the first four seals—the days of the horsemen. The rise of deception, war, economic instability, famine, disease, and death points strongly to this stage. Persecution of Christians (the fifth seal) is growing, and the world is being prepared for the greater judgments still to come.

The sixth and seventh seals appear to be future events that will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.

A Word of Hope

While the seals describe chaos and judgment, we must remember that the Lamb is the One who opens them. Jesus Christ is in full control. He told His followers not to be afraid, but to watch, pray, and remain faithful (Luke 21:36).

For the believer, the seals are not just warnings—they are reminders that God’s Word is true and His plan is unfolding. For those who have not yet turned to Christ, now is the time to do so.

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