What, then, are the conquests and victories of this white horseman whom we have identified as the ?
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A victory of appearance: seducing before dominating
The first “victory” of the is not military, but psychological and spiritual.
He conquers:
- Minds by an alluring discourse,
- Hearts by an appearance of peace,
- Nations by a false legitimacy.
It is a victory of illusion, made possible by his white horse and his crown: he presents himself as a savior, a peacemaker, a substitute messiah.
? His first conquest: worldwide seduction.
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A political victory: unifying what seemed impossible
In biblical logic, the obtains a form of global authority. At first he does not rule by brute force, but by:
- Alliances,
- Agreements,
- Compromises,
- An ability to bring opposing powers together.
He appears as the one who “solves” crises.
? His second conquest: a political domination presented as a solution.
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A victory of false peace
Paul says that the end will come “when people say: peace and safety” (1 Thess 5.3). This peace is not the peace of Christ, but an imposed peace, fragile and deceptive.
The white horseman goes out “conquering” because he imposes a peace that seems effective, but that prepares catastrophe.
? His third conquest: establishing a lying peace that disarms vigilance.
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A religious victory: imitating Christ in order to deceive better
The is not content with governing: he imitates the attributes of Christ in order to divert worship.
He conquers:
- The symbolism (white horse, crown, victory),
- Religious language,
- The hope of the peoples,
- The spirituality of those who do not discern.
He does not destroy religion: he perverts it.
? His fourth conquest: a spiritual influence that usurps the place of the true Messiah.
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A permitted victory: God allows him a time to act
In Revelation 6, his crown “was given to him.” This means:
- His power is authorized,
- Limited in time,
- Integrated into God’s plan to judge the world.
He does not win by his own strength: he wins because he is the first stage of the judgment.
? His fifth conquest: a temporary mandate to act, permitted by God.
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A destructive victory: opening the way for the following horsemen
The white horseman does not bring lasting peace: he opens the door to:
- War (red horse),
- Famine (black horse),
- Death (pale horse).
His “victory” is therefore the beginning of chaos.
? His sixth conquest: triggering a spiral of destruction.
Educational synthesis
The “victories” of the are:
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Worldwide seduction: he wins minds.
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Political domination: he unifies and governs.
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False peace: he reassures in order to deceive better.
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Spiritual usurpation: he imitates Christ.
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Permitted mandate: his power is temporary.
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Unleashing of chaos: he opens the way for the judgments.
These victories are not those of Christ: they are counterfeits, imitations, illusions that prepare the downfall.