Who gives Jesus the authority to conquer? ( Revelation 6:2) The prophet Daniel saw a vision in which the Messiah, likened to “a son of man,” was given “rulership, honor, and a kingdom” by none other than “the Ancient of Days,” Jehovah God. ( John 1:1, 14) In addition, he is called “King of kings and Lord of lords” and is described as “Faithful and True.” ( Revelation 19:16) Clearly, he has authority to act as a warrior-king, and he does not wield his power in any corrupt or abusive way. Who is the rider of the white horse? The key to his identity is found in the same Bible book, Revelation, which later identifies this heavenly rider as “ The Word of God.” ( Revelation 19:11-13) That title, The Word, belongs to Jesus Christ, for he acts as God’s spokesman. The vision begins this way: “I saw, and look! a white horse, and the one seated on it had a bow and a crown was given him, and he went out conquering and to complete his conquest.”- Revelation 6:2.