The 144000 are called servants because it expresses their calling. The word prophet denotes their mission. When the two are combined it is a job title.
Revelation 7:3-8 describes that God seals and selects 144,000 servants. As with many other Bible prophecies in Revelation, Christians have differing conclusions about the 144,000. These include which people make up the 144,000, when God chooses these people, and whether the number 144,000 is a symbolic or literal number. Generally, preterists, historicists, idealists, and futurists…
The 144,000 Will Speak the “Testimony of Jesus” Before we consider the mission of the 144,000, we need to consider how Jesus selects this group. During the Great Tribulation, there will be several surprising and disturbing developments. One of the biggest surprises will be who constitutes the 144,000. Jesus will bypass most pastors, priests, rabbis,…
The 144,000 servants and the Numberless Multitude “Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” – Joel 2:29 Who Are the 144,000? Ever since John penned the book of Revelation in A.D. 95, Bible students have debated and discussed questions about the 144,000. Who are they?…
The 144,000 – Revelation 7:1-8:1 Beginning Point in Time: 1994 (See Appendix A for a discussion on 1994 Ending Point in Time: End of the 1,000 years Summary: This prophecy introduces the selection and empowerment of 144,000 prophets. Jesus will speak to the world through the lips of His servants during the Great Tribulation. Empowered…
Why Will False Prophets Appear? Who Are The Elect? “For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect – if that were possible.” (Matthew 24:24) The prophecy in Matthew 24 is not understood very well because it contains two distinct but parallel prophecies. Sitting on…
“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.” -1 Thessalonians 5:3 The Bible indicates the sealing of the 144,000 (Revelation 7) will be the next prophetic event. Currently, the 144,000 are ordinary people going about their daily tasks….
