From this point onward (19:11–22:5), John narrates eschatological events surrounding the parousia of Jesus Christ. The Greek term parousia can be translated “return” but literally means “coming” or “advent” (see Matt. 24:36–42; 1 Cor. 15:21–28; 1 Thess. 4:14–17). In 19:11–16, John focuses on a particular aspect of the parousia, that is, the final defeat of God’s enemies. When the skies split apart and heaven opens up (19:11; cf. 4:1), a glorious rider appears on a white horse. This rider, with eyes “like a fiery flame” (19:12 HCSB; cf. 1:14), who is “Faithful and True” (19:11; cf. 3:14), who judges with justice (19:11; cf. 1:7; Dan. 7:13), who is called the “Word of God” (cf. John 1:1–14), from whose mouth extends the sword (of God’s word) and who wears his name like a sword on his thigh …