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The 144, 000 and the Great Multitude
The 144, 000 and the Great Multitude
Chapter 11
What in the World
Aug 01, 2025
Introduction
“Who shall be able to stand” (Rev. 6:17).
The account of the seal seals is interrupted by a parenthesis between the sixth and seventh seals. The parenthesis occurs because at the end of the sixth seal a question is asked:
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rev. 6:17.
The account of the seven seals pauses here, because Jesus wants to give us the answer to the question. And the answer is, those who are sealed; the 144,000 and the great multitude will ‘stand’ at the second coming of Jesus.
Literal or Spiritual?
When Jesus carried out His ministry on earth, His preferred method of instruction was to speak spiritually (see Matt. 13:3, 10, 34; Jn. 2:18-21; 10:24; 16:25, 29). Jesus continued to speak spiritually when he gave the contents of the Book of Revelation to John. John was given visions that were ‘signified’ (sent by signs, see Rev. 1:1). And it is obvious to most readers that Revelation is a symbolic/spiritual presentation of Last Day events. Therefore, according to this cursory analysis, it is probable that a spiritual interpretation of the number is correct. Nevertheless, there are many who prefer a literal understanding of the number. The enthusiasm for the literal interpretation relies almost exclusively on a statement found in the book Early Writings (see the appendix below).
The Visionary Methodology
John does not actually see a literal 144,000. He only hears the number.
And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Rev. 7:4.
The reason why John only hears the number is because this is consistent with the methodology of the visions. John almost always hears first, before he sees. Towards the end of the book John tells us how the visions were given to him:
And I John saw these things and heard them. And when I had heard and seen… (Rev. 21:8).
There are many examples in the book of this methodology, when John first hears before he sees:
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet… Rev. 1:10.
After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me… Rev. 4:1.
…and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God… Rev. 9:13.
And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them. Rev. 9:16.
This last example is compelling, because it is an exact replication of the method when John ‘heard’ the number 144,000. John does not see the army of horsemen first, he hears the number – it is only after he hears the number that he then looks, and he sees the army:
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them… Rev. 9:17.
The account of the seal seals is interrupted by a parenthesis between the sixth and seventh seals. The parenthesis occurs because at the end of the sixth seal a question is asked:
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rev. 6:17.
The account of the seven seals pauses here, because Jesus wants to give us the answer to the question. And the answer is, those who are sealed; the 144,000 and the great multitude will ‘stand’ at the second coming of Jesus.
Literal or Spiritual?
When Jesus carried out His ministry on earth, His preferred method of instruction was to speak spiritually (see Matt. 13:3, 10, 34; Jn. 2:18-21; 10:24; 16:25, 29). Jesus continued to speak spiritually when he gave the contents of the Book of Revelation to John. John was given visions that were ‘signified’ (sent by signs, see Rev. 1:1). And it is obvious to most readers that Revelation is a symbolic/spiritual presentation of Last Day events. Therefore, according to this cursory analysis, it is probable that a spiritual interpretation of the number is correct. Nevertheless, there are many who prefer a literal understanding of the number. The enthusiasm for the literal interpretation relies almost exclusively on a statement found in the book Early Writings (see the appendix below).
The Visionary Methodology
John does not actually see a literal 144,000. He only hears the number.
And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Rev. 7:4.
The reason why John only hears the number is because this is consistent with the methodology of the visions. John almost always hears first, before he sees. Towards the end of the book John tells us how the visions were given to him:
And I John saw these things and heard them. And when I had heard and seen… (Rev. 21:8).
There are many examples in the book of this methodology, when John first hears before he sees:
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet… Rev. 1:10.
After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me… Rev. 4:1.
…and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God… Rev. 9:13.
And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them. Rev. 9:16.
This last example is compelling, because it is an exact replication of the method when John ‘heard’ the number 144,000. John does not see the army of horsemen first, he hears the number – it is only after he hears the number that he then looks, and he sees the army:
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them… Rev. 9:17.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Who Receive the Seal?
August 21
And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. Revelation 14:5.
Only those who receive the seal of the living God will have the passport through the gates of the Holy City....
The seal of the living God will be placed upon those only who bear a likeness to Christ in character.
As wax takes the impression of the seal, so the soul is to take the impression of the Spirit of God and retain the image of Christ.
Many will not receive the seal of God because they do not keep His commandments or bear the fruits of righteousness.
The great mass of professing Christians will meet with bitter disappointment in the day of God. They have not upon their foreheads the seal of the living God. Lukewarm and halfhearted, they dishonor God far more than the avowed unbeliever. They grope in darkness, when they might be walking in the noonday light of the Word, under the guidance of One who never errs....
Those whom the Lamb shall lead by the fountains of living waters, and from whose eyes He shall wipe away all tears, will be those now receiving the knowledge and understanding revealed in the Bible, the Word of God....
We are to copy no human being. There is no human being wise enough to be our criterion. We are to look to the man Christ Jesus, who is complete in the perfection of righteousness and holiness. He is the author and finisher of our faith. He is the pattern man. His experience is the measure of the experience that we are to gain. His character is our model. Let us, then, take our minds off the perplexities and the difficulties of this life, and fix them on Him, that by beholding we may be changed into His likeness. We may behold Christ to good purpose. We may safely look to Him; for He is all-wise. As we look to Him and think of Him, He will be formed within, the hope of glory.
Let us strive with all the power that God has given us to be among the hundred and forty-four thousand.
Maranatha, p.241.
Saturday, June 06, 2015
Revelation 14 - The Mysterious 144000 - by Bill Hughes
Published on May 7, 2015
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A study on the book of Revelation !
by pastor Bill Hughes
Author of the Secret Terrorists & The Enemy Unmasked.
Please write to him:
Box 1417
Eustis, FL 32727
144,000
http://www.remnantofgod.org/144000.htm
I disagree with Bill Hughes on Jesus' brothers and sisters.
Watch this please - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XNwL...
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Friday, May 10, 2013
The New World Order, The National Sunday Law and the 144,000 by Pastor Jan Marcussen
MrPioneerlight2011
Published on Mar 27, 2013
See our website for more Information: www.Exposingdeceptions.org
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Published on Mar 27, 2013
See our website for more Information: www.Exposingdeceptions.org
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Who Receive the Seal?
And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. ..........Rev. 14:5.
Only those who receive the seal of the living God will have the passport through the gates of the Holy City. . . .
The seal of the living God will be placed upon those only who bear a likeness to Christ in character.
As wax takes the impression of the seal, so the soul is to take the impression of the Spirit of God and retain the image of Christ.
Many will not receive the seal of God because they do not keep His commandments or bear the fruits of righteousness.
The great mass of professing Christians will meet with bitter disappointment in the day of God. They have not upon their foreheads the seal of the living God. Lukewarm and halfhearted, they dishonor God far more than the avowed unbeliever. They grope in darkness, when they might be walking in the noonday light of the Word, under the guidance of One who never errs. . .
Those whom the Lamb shall lead by the fountains of living waters, and from whose eyes He shall wipe away all tears, will be those now receiving the knowledge and understanding revealed in the Bible, the Word of God. . . .
We are to copy no human being. There is no human being wise enough to be our criterion. We are to look to the man Christ Jesus, who is complete in the perfection of righteousness and holiness. He is the author and finisher of our faith. He is the pattern man. His experience is the measure of the experience that we are to gain. His character is our model. Let us, then, take our minds off the perplexities and the difficulties of this life, and fix them on Him, that by beholding we may be changed into His likeness. We may behold Christ to good purpose. We may safely look to Him; for He is all-wise. As we look to Him and think of Him, He will be formed within, the hope of glory.
Let us strive with all the power that God has given us to be among the hundred and forty-four thousand.
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Maranatha, E. G. W., pp.241.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
The First Angel's Message and The 144,000
2And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
3And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
3And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Revelation 14: 2-7.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
1And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
2And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
3Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
4And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
2And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
3Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
4And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Revelation 7:1-4.
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