Specifically, the 144,000 is a group of people that are mentioned only twice in the Bible.\u00a0 The book of Revelation, chapter 7 make mention of them in reference to servants being sealed with the seal of God and chapter 14 identifies them as the first fruits of God.<\/p>\n
In some circles the 144,000 become a little more personal.\u00a0 They are considered to be the only individuals that are going to heaven.\u00a0 Usually when this assumption is made, the implication is that the entire 144.000 are from the same denomination.\u00a0 It would be hard to poke holes in this assumption if the denomination was Jewish instead of Gentile.\u00a0 More often than not, it is gentile denominations making this claim that only 144,000 individuals will ascend to heaven.\u00a0 Scripture is crystal clear on this matter.\u00a0 It identifies the 144,000 as Jews and it goes as far as naming which tribes are included and numbering the exact amount from each tribe.\u00a0 Based on this information, it is rather difficult to conclude otherwise.<\/p>\n
Revelation, chapter 14 states that the 144,000 are the first fruits.\u00a0 This phrase \u2018first fruits,\u2019 imply that there will also be a second group that will also go to heaven.\u00a0 If you have a designation of first fruits, then there must be a second group with the same fate.\u00a0 In the beginning of chapter 7, we have the sealing of the 144,000 which are the first fruits.\u00a0 At the end of the same chapter we see a great multitude that no man can number.\u00a0 This is a clear indication that more than 144,000 are going to heaven.\u00a0 Armed with this information, it brings to mind another scripture; Rom.2:10, \u201c\u2026..glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile.\u201d<\/p>\n
Revelation chapter 14 also states that the 144,000 are virgins.\u00a0 They have not defiled themselves with women; therefore it is readily assumed that they are male.\u00a0 When the word \u2018virgin\u2019 is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is sexual relationships.\u00a0 Remember, this is the book of Revelation and it is full of symbolisms.\u00a0 A woman is referenced as an idolatress; Rev.17:5, \u201c\u2026..upon her forehead\u00a0was<\/em>\u00a0a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.\u201d\u00a0 This woman is a harlot and her campaign is to solicit mankind to commit idolatry, but the 144,000 did not buy what she was selling.\u00a0 The 144.000 did not join up with her in her lifestyle of idolatry and abominations.\u00a0 Their refusal to be involved with her kept them pure and undefiled.\u00a0 The 144,000 are the first Jews to be counted worthy by God during the End-Time Period.\u00a0 They remained faithful to God by abstaining from false doctrines even when tempted with extreme pressure from the woman.\u00a0 Because they did not defile themselves with this woman or idolatrous regime, they were counted as virgins and became the first Jews to be counted worthy.\u00a0 The 144,000 does not consist of males only.\u00a0 It is inclusive of any male or female that keeps himself undefiled from this woman or idolatrous regime.<\/p>\n