The first four seals in Revelation reflect parallel judgments seen in Zechariah, Ezekiel, and Matthew 24—war, famine, pestilence, and death—used by God to punish the unfaithful and purify the faithful. These judgments are not random but part of a sovereign, comprehensive plan that exposes sin, calls for repentance, and refines believers like fire. Ultimately, God's purpose in judgment is restorative, turning hearts back to Him and preparing a purified people for His peace and presence.