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. 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. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its plain sense meaning, you will understand it. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search. And they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. Most of the 144,000 lightworkers are now here and in the process of waking up to their divine purpose and mission on earth. The turmoil of conflict is over, and the people of god, 144, 000 strong, now stand triumphantly with the lamb on mount zion. Aug 29, 2016 in this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. Is the fall of satan really described in the bible. First we must decide if the 144, 000 mentioned in revelation 7. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of. Symbols in the book of revelation continue to baffle and dazzle many who are unfamiliar with the nature of apocalyptic literature. The book of revelation has come to be read as prophesying the events of the end of history.
During the time when the church is gone, a remnant of 144,000 ethnic jews is converted 12,000 from each tribe. 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. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The problems of recapitulation in the book of revelation.
Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The bible indicates the sealing of the 144,000 revelation 7 will be the next prophetic event. 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. The next diagram shows that the seven last plagues, the last of the sequential series in the book of revelation, cannot logically be included along with the previous three series of sevens. Therefore, in this post i want to show a comprehensive list of the numbers in the book of revelation. John saw visions associated with the opening of the first six seals of the book, which symbolize the earths first six thousand years of temporal existence. This suggests that the 144,000 are set apart, and thus protected in an eternal sense, by gods work of building character in them, as gods name identifies. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find. These jewish converts, in turn, evangelize the gentiles who make up the great multitude in white robes in v. Whats the significance of the 144,000 in revelation 14.
The 144 000 follow jesus christ yeshua wheresoever he goes. David reagan presents an overview of the entire book of revelation, covering the book chapter by chapter. Of this group, 12,000 came from each tribe with the exception of the tribe of dan. The numbers 12,000 and 144,000 are variously interpreted in traditional christianity. Revelation 14 commentary the reward of the 144,000. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. They have his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads v. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. He admits that this is interpretation puts him in the minority among commentators. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have.
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. He emphasizes that the book of revelation is not difficult to understand. But the book of revelation tells us of another special forces unit, a vast army of 144,000. And i heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The jehovahs witnesses teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Isaiah is not talking about the millennium, as we explain in paradise.
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. Revelation 7 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. Whereas the 1260 daysyears is given in symbolic language, for example, revelation 12 says time, times and half a time. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. This article will show what we know about the 144,000 jews of the book of revelation and how they fit into the end of this age and in the millennium. After the two witnesses are taken to heaven rev 11. In reference to the 144,000, 12 is multiplied by itself and then again by a thousand, indicating completeness and perfection to the ultimate degree. The mysterious 144,000 revelation lamb and lion ministries. Its because they are commissioned with the greatest missions in the last days.
The church is raptured prior to the great tribulation. Since the term 1, 000 years, in the sense of the millennial reign, is found only in revelation twenty, as previously noted, it would be well to first understand the general meaning of the book of revelation itself. 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. 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. The 144, 000 found in chapters 7 and 14, are a part of that symbolism. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague because it, like the rest of the plagues, are all future.
Then i will list the meaning of the 144, 000 revelation 7. It seems to represent all of gods people, from the old testament and the new testament. A general resurrection, a general judgment and a new age. Besides, if the number is not symbolic then what do we do. Jan 30, 2012 a lot of people have speculated about this mysterious group of people that in one sense very little is described in the book of revelation about this group and yet in another sense, we know quite a bit or enough to perhaps make some points of understanding that i think all of us can recognize and appreciate from gods word. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series richards, larry on. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Jesus very last prayer was that his church would be keptpreserved, guardedin the fathers name. They have a special relationship with the lamb, and they are sealed with a special name. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. They base their doctrine upon passages that are found in the book of revelation. Who are the 144,000 according to the roman catholic church. Then i saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth to every nation, tribe, language and people. They obey christ and his words including his holy and eternal law, his.
These in depth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. In revelation 14, we meet 144,000 people, who had the name of jesus and the father on their foreheads. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. See also the relevant entries in my book, the complete bible answer bookcollectors edition nashville. Many sincere biblebelieving christians would understand the 144,000 like this. Jan 24, 2020 how one answers the question who are the 144,000. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. In contrast, the 144, 000 were left on earth at the time of the rapture. 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. Adela yarbro collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Oct 26, 2010 our booklet the book of revelation unveiled explains who are these 144,000. 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. From the catholic editions of the bible, the multitude means the church, the spiritual israel, the assembly belonging to christ and to the father, marked as and are the children of. Both the book of revelation and the book of isaiah are talking about the same event a new place where people would live happily. 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. One suggestion is that the number comes from 12, a symbol for totality, which is squared and multiplied by one thousand for more emphasis. Revelation 18 points to the time when, as the result of rejecting the threefold warning of revelation 14. The book of revelation has three references to a group of people numbering 144,000. One hundred and fortyfour thousand of all the tribes of the children of israel were sealed revelation 7. Apr 09, 2015 revelation 7 speaks of 144 000 who will be sealed by god prior to his divines son return, jesus christ yeshua.
Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. 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 book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Some, taking the numbers in revelation to be symbolic, believe it represents all of gods people throughout history in the heavenly church. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. It has significance in various religious movements and ancient prophetic belief systems. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. We know that they are 12,000 jews from each of 12 tribes of israel listed in revelation 7. 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.
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