THE OPENING OF THE SEVEN SEALS The ominous announcement--6:1. The Lamb opened: Christ the Lamb, the only one able to open, begins in order the opening of the seven seals. The noise of thunder: The voice of “ one of the creatures (beings)” announced the opening, with a noise like thunder. It signified the ominous import of the announcement, the awesome note of what was about to be revealed. Come and see: This meant that the announcer was ready to show unto John what was to occur successively in the struggle with and overthrow of persecuting powers.