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Who are the 144,000? Check out are latest article to help explain a hot topic in our forum.
The 144,000 are, and do become:
God’s People
Saints
True Christians
Chaste Virgins
Bride of Christ
Kings and Priests
Redeemed
Purchased through Christ’s Blood
Holy People
Holy City
New Jerusalem
Come out of all Nations
Come out of the 7 Churches
Rulers in the Kingdom of God
Rule the Earth (in righteousness)
Rule with Rod (against wicked)
Execute Judgment
Inherit the Kingdom of God
Here is a 12-scripture study to prove who make up the 144,000.
The 144,000 are Christian Saints chosen from among men and women.
Revelation 7:4
The 144,000 are of the tribes of Israel (which are God’s complete group of people).
Revelation 14:3-4
The 144,000 are redeemed from the earth (resurrected).
The 144,000 are called virgins (abstained from idolatry, espoused to Christ).
The 144,000 follow the Lamb, who is Christ (they are Christians, God’s people).
Revelation 5:8-10
The 144,000 redeemed from the earth are called Saints.
The 144,000 are purchased through Christ’s blood from all nations.
The 144,000 become kings and priests.
The 144,000 become the rulers over the earth (in righteousness).
Daniel 7:18, 27
The 144,000 (Saints) inherit the Kingdom of God.
Luke 22:29-30
The 144,000 began with the 12 Apostles.
Luke 12:31-32
The 144,000 (Saints) seek the Kingdom of God.
The 144,000 (Saints/Little Flock) receive the Kingdom of God through God’s pleasure.
Revelation 1:4-6
The 144,000 (Saints-Kings and Priests) are of the 7 churches.
Psalm 149
The 144,000 (Saints) are given authority to execute God’s judgment with the rod of iron (against wicked).
Isaiah 62:11-12
The 144,000 (Saints-Redeemed) are a holy people, a city not forsaken (holy city).
Revelation 21:1-2, 10-12
The 144,000 (Saints) make up the holy city, New Jerusalem.
The 144,000 (Saints-Virgins) are called the Bride of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:2
The 144,000 (Saints) are chaste (pure) virgins espoused (bride to be) to Christ.
Romans 2:11, 28-29
The 144,000 (Saints) are spiritual Jews taken from all nations, the new 12 tribes of Israel, New Jerusalem.
Readers have left 4 comments.  4. Re: why bother?Bernie Kern c/o Bible Research, AdministratorIf there are only 144,000 going to heaven,then why should anyone try to make heaven their home? — JennyNot everyone will go to heaven, but the promises of life eternal are available for everyone. The chosen 144,000 will be in heaven while the rest of the multitudes will live on a perfect peaceful earth. Sounds like reason enough to be a true follower of Christ do the best that you can to run your race and be grateful for wherever Christ and his Father place us in their kingdom. "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 3. why bother?Jenny, Unregistered If there are only 144,000 going to heaven,then why should anyone try to make heaven their home? 2. Re: rev.Bernie Kern c/o Bible Research, Administrator i believe and iam trying to teach this but also believe that the born again hebrew people are also included — preacherScriptures teach that the 144,000 come from all nations, including the Jewish nation. There is proof that some of the 144,000 are Jews as the Apostles are included in the 144,000 and it appears likely that Mary is also of the 144,000. 1. rev.preacher, Unregistered i believe and iam trying to teach this but also believe that the born again hebrew people are also included |
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