AND SCHEME OF THE PROPHECY. Progress of Christianity in the East. FIRST SEAL. Triumphant progress of the gospel in the apostolic age: symbolised by the Rider on the white horse, &c.... SECOND SEAL. Rise of contention and discord among the Christians : symbolised by the Rider on the red horse, &c.... THIRD SEAL. FOURTH SEAL. Extinction of piety and morality among the majority of Christians: symbolised by Death on the pale horse, &c...... Introduction of superstition and fanaticism into Christi anity symbolised by the Rider on the black horse,&c. 150-200 FIFTH SEAL. Persecution of the Christians; its most remarkable period: symbolised by the Souls of the martyrs, &c.. SIXTH SEAL. The real distinguished from the nominal Christians: symbolised by the Day of judgment.. SEVENTH SEAL. À, D. 32-100 A general view of the spiritual evils attending the rise of Antichrist in the East: symbolised by Fire from the altar, cast upon the earth: particularized at the sounding of the Trumpets. 100-150 200-250 250-312 312 FIRST TRUMPET. Contentions of the clergy for power and supremacy : symbolised by Hail and Fire, mingled with Blood. SECOND TRUMPET. Controversies respecting the nature of the Godhead : symbolised by the burning Mountain cast into the Sea...... THIRD TRUMPET. Revival of idolatry in the nominal Christian church: symbolised by the falling Star. FOURTH TRUMPET. Rise of Mahommedism, and the Saracen empire: symbolised by the Locust Swarm... Falsification of scripture a prevalent practice: symbolised by the Darkening of the heavenly luminaries.. 450-550 FIFTH TRUMPET. SIXTH TRUMPET. A. D. 350-450 The division of the prophetic history into eastern and western unfolded, and the little Book brought into view. 612-762 Extinction of Christianity by the Turks: symbolised by the Conquests of the Euphratean horsemen.... 762-1453 PROGRESS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE WEST. A general view of Christianity in the West, the scrip- A general view of the revival of the use of the scrip- tures at the reformation, and the subsequent down- fal of irreligion: symbolised by metaphors, borrowed from the Day of Judgment: the events attending Paganism abolished, and Christianity established by au- thority, after a struggle of three centuries: symbol- 312-1521 A. D. The humility and meekness affected, with the tyrannical Contents of the Seventh Trumpet. Revival of Christianity, and restoration of the gospel : A. D2 The evils about to befal the nominal Christians: sym- 606 A general view of the last judgments on the followers of 1866 FIRST VIAL. ** Spoliation of the Romish church: symbolised by a grievous Sore. SECOND VIAL. Infidelity undermines the Romish church: symbolised by the Sea being turned into blood..... THIRD VIAL. Immorality visits its evils on Catholic countries: symbolised by the Corrupting of the waters. FOURTH VIAL. Bigotry and fanaticism inflict their torments on the followers of the Beast: symbolised by the Sun scorching with great heat..... FIFTH VIAL. The papal throne shaken by the French revolution : symbolised by a Vial poured on the seat of the Beast.. SIXTH VIAL. Downfal of the Ottoman empire: symbolised by the SEVENTH VIAL. The great Battle of Armageddon.. A. D. 1550-1659 1650-1759 1750-1800 1800-1850 1850-1900 |