In Revelation 19:11-13, the second coming of Christ is described in apocalyptic imagery. That includes symbols that would have easily been understood in the First Century A.D. The symbols are like a parade in Rome after a great military victory. The General of the army would lead the parade riding on a white horse. His soldiers would follow.
John identified the one riding on the white horse in his vision. "And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war" (Revelation 19:11). Jesus Christ is the faithful witness (Revelation 1:5). His testimony is faithful and true (Revelation 1:2)."He is called The Word of God" (Revelation 19:13). Christ the Living Word of God is the faithful and true witness to the written word of God in the Bible.
John wrote, "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse" (Revelation 19:11). He sees Christ on the white horse, crowned with many crowns. Those crowns symbolize Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
"He was clothed in a robe dipped in blood" (Revelation 19:13). Roman generals would wear robes stained with the blood of their enemies. That was a sure sign and symbol that the enemy was defeated and destroyed.
