Satan – John sees a white horse and "its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror". The rider on the horse is Satan. Satan is riding a white horse because he is cloaked as the true savior of this world but is "bent on conquest". He will fail in his endeavor but will lead the world right up to the brink of destruction. Throughout the history of the world God has limited Satan's abilities, but now, as part of the judgments, will allow Satan more flexibility in global affairs. And Satan will take full advantage of his new-found powers.