One hundred and fortyfour thousand of all the tribes of the children of israel were sealed revelation 7. But the book of revelation tells us of another special forces unit, a vast army of 144,000. The book of revelations and the emerald tablets both predict and forecast the incarnation and arrival of 144,000 lightworkers who will save earth from the forces of darkness during the end times of the kali yuga. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. What evidence does coutu use to support her claim that improvisation requires. The 144 000 follow jesus christ yeshua wheresoever he goes. May 10, 2017 featured the true identity of the 144,000 of the book of revelation discussion in controversial christian theology started by cgaviria, may 10, 2017. The numeral thousand is used more than twenty times in the book of revelation and not once is it employed literally. Like many of the topics in revelation, there is much mystery surrounding the 144,000 mentioned in chapters 7 and 14.
And i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Besides, if the number is not symbolic then what do we do. Because these people are said to be from all the tribes of israel, they are often understood to be israelites of some kind. The 144,000 in the book of revelation while people are saying, peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. The description of the actual operation of sealing is omitted cf. Well, one thing thats helpful to remember in revelation, is that numbers mean things, sometimes in a different way than they do in historical. Of the 144000, who were marked by me, one part will hear. Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. They have a special relationship with the lamb, and they are sealed with a special name.
The 144,000 what the bible says book of revelation. Of this group, 12,000 came from each tribe with the exception of the tribe of dan. Wake up america seminars 144,000 who are the 144,000 and what is their purpose. Oct 26, 2010 our booklet the book of revelation unveiled explains who are these 144,000. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. The identity of the 144,000 who have their fathers name written on their foreheads is one of the great puzzles in the book of revelation. The 144,000, mentioned in revelation 7 and 14, is a symbolic number as evidenced by the following facts. Jul 10, 2017 the 144,000 in the book of revelation while people are saying, peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. The bibles answer god selects a limited number of faithful christians who, after their death, will be resurrected to life in heaven. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. During the time when the church is gone, a remnant of 144,000 ethnic jews is converted 12,000 from each tribe.
The 144,000 mentioned in the bible are the 144,000 anointed christians who will rule alongside jesus in heaven during the judgement day of 1,000 years. It seems to represent all of gods people, from the old testament and the new testament. In chapter 1, for example, the apostle john sees seven golden lampstands revelation 1. Jan 17, 2012 fourth, the 144,000 mentioned later in chapter 14 are those who have been redeemed from the earth and those who were purchased from among men. Then i looked, and behold, on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation.
Although we do not know everything about the events that will take place and those involved, the bible does reveal some. Ever since john wrote the book of revelation, bible students have had questions about who are they, what is their purpose, and how will they. This number the square of 12 multiplied by is typical of a large and perfect number. After the return of the prophet from amherst, ohio, he resumed his translation of the scriptures. Most of the 144,000 lightworkers are now here and in. It has significance in various religious movements and ancient prophetic belief systems. And i heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week. Ever since john penned the book of revelation in a.
The book of revelation refers to 144,000 servants of god who will be sealed in two different places. The 144,000 found in chapters 7 and 14, are a part of that symbolism. The jehovahs witnesses teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. You mean 144,000 is a real and literal number of people. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Well, one thing thats helpful to remember in revelation, is that numbers mean things, sometimes in a different way than they do in historical narratives because revelation is an apocalyptic work that shows this thing by pictures. Who are the 144 thousands in the book of revelation. Although a christian work, the apocalypse belongs to a class of literature dealing with eschatological subjects and much in vogue among the jews of the first century before, and after, christ. In revelation 14, we meet 144,000 people, who had the name of jesus and the father on their foreheads. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. No one could learn that song except the 144,000 who. And they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Its because they are commissioned with the greatest missions in the last days. Jun 10, 20 the identity of the 144,000 who have their fathers name written on their foreheads is one of the great puzzles in the book of revelation. Edition rcu17ss, revised chinese union version traditional script shen edition rcu17ts. Apocalypse, from the verb apokalypto, to reveal, is the name given to the last book in the bible. Mar 26, 2011 who are the 144000 in the book of revelation. Who are the 144000 in the book of revelation answers. Symbols in the book of revelation continue to baffle and dazzle many who are unfamiliar with the nature of apocalyptic literature.
For further study and refutation of the teachings of the jehovahs witnesses, see the many resources available on the web site of the christian research institute at. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. In his book, revelation illustrated and made plain, tim lahaye argues that the 144,000 in revelation 14 are a group of gentile christians who have been converted during the tribulation and who have served the lord with distinction before experiencing martyrdom. The opinions in this article are just that opinions, we are not claiming this to be the absolute truth, just a perspective we felt relevant to share. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. The futurist approach, which we consider the best, interprets the 144,000 literally. Revelation book 1, page 144 the joseph smith papers. See also the relevant entries in my book, the complete bible answer bookcollectors edition nashville. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. The article explains more about who they are and how they are gods remnant.
Who are the 144,000 people that are sealed by god in the book. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had. Will they have any effect on the lost people of the last days. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search. Jan 12, 2018 who are the 144,000 witnesses in the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. And frankly, when you read about what goes on in the tribulation, there. These jewish converts, in turn, evangelize the gentiles who make up the great multitude in white robes in v. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The 144,000 is a symbolic number of redeemed drawn from all peoples, not simply the jews. Thomas schreiner answers in honest answers episode 85.
Most of the 144,000 lightworkers are now here and in the process of waking up to their divine purpose. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. I received part of this message on may 5th, 2019 and the remainder on the 28th of august, 2019 while praying. They base their doctrine upon passages that are found in the book of revelation. The mysterious 144,000 revelation lamb and lion ministries. According to jehovahs witnesses, who are the 144,000. I believe these men will be celibates who just run around the earth preaching the gospel. Revelation 7 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. Even though revelation is full of symbols and prophetic signs, when numbers in revelation are given in a literal format, they tend to be literal numbers. The true identity of the 144,000 of the book of revelation. In the book of revelation chapter 14, there is another, apparently separate group from israel mentioned where john writes on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. The book of revelation has three references to a group of people numbering 144,000.
Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation, doctrine and covenants student manual 2002, 16771. And there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand. Jan 30, 2015 for further study and refutation of the teachings of the jehovahs witnesses, see the many resources available on the web site of the christian research institute at. They obey christ and his words including his holy and eternal law, his. I have heard that the jehovahs witnesses often refer to this number.
Our booklet the book of revelation unveiled explains who are these 144,000. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Whats the significance of the 144,000 in revelation 14. Revelation 7 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. Who are the 144,000 people that are sealed by god in the. The tribal distinctions referred to in revelation were eliminated well. Whereas the 1260 daysyears is given in symbolic language, for example, revelation 12 says time, times and half a time.
Jul 02, 2019 the bibles answer god selects a limited number of faithful christians who, after their death, will be resurrected to life in heaven. Even on my servants, both men and women, i will pour out my spirit in those days. The book of revelations and the emerald tablets both. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of. The bible indicates the sealing of the 144,000 revelation 7 will be the next prophetic event. The 144000 are described as celibate, male, christian jews 14.