The book of Revelation in the Bible, was a prophesy given to the early Christian Church about what was and is still to take place in the end times.
According to Wikipedia, following is what the Jehovah Witness Religion believes about the 144,000 that scripture says about that group of people.
Based on their understanding of scriptures such as Revelation 14:1-4, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christians go to heaven to rule with Christ in the kingdom of God. They, with Jesus, will also perform priestly duties that will bring faithful mankind to perfect health and 'everlasting life'.[14] They believe that most of those are already in heaven, and that the "remnant" at Revelation 12:17 (KJV) refers to those remaining alive on earth who will be immediately resurrected to heaven when they die. The Witnesses understand Jesus’ words at John 3:3—"except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"—to apply to the 144,000 who are "born again" as "anointed" sons of God in heaven.[15] They teach that the New Testament, which they refer to as the Christian Greek Scriptures, is primarily directed to the 144,000, and by extension, to those associated with them.[16] They believe that the terms "Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16), "little flock" (Luke 12:32), "New Jerusalem," and "the bride, the Lamb's wife" (Revelation 21:2,9) in the New Testament also refer to the same group of "anointed" Christians.[17][18][19]
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that being 'anointed' involves a personal revelation by God's spirit which "gives positive assurance of adoption" to the individual alone.[20] Members who claim to be anointed are not given special treatment by other congregation members.[21] However, only those in the anointed class partake of the unleavened bread and wine at the yearly commemoration of Christ's death, or Memorial.
Watch Tower Society literature states that Jesus' use of the term "other sheep" in John 10:16 was intended to indicate that the majority of his followers were not part of the 144,000 and would have an earthly, rather than heavenly, hope.[22][23] In the resurrection, those who died faithful to God are included in the 'other sheep' and will receive the "resurrection of the righteous" ("just" KJV) mentioned in Acts 24:15.[24] Those who died without faithfully serving God will receive the "resurrection of the… unrighteous" ("unjust" KJV). They will be given an opportunity to gain God's favor and join Jesus' 'other sheep' and live forever in an earthly paradise.[25][26] Individuals unfavorably judged by God are not resurrected, and are said to be in Gehenna, which they consider to be a metaphor for eternal destruction.[27] Those of the 'other sheep' who are alive today, some of whom survive through Armageddon without needing a resurrection, are referred to as the 'great crowd'.[28][29]
But this is my question. Do the JW group really believe it is their religion that will be the only ones in that group? I believe so because if they believe that you can only worship God by no other name then Jehovah, then all of the rest of us that name the name of Jesus (who incidentally has many names in the Bible), then we are not saved.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
In Revelation 7:4-8 we read where those 144000 come from-the 12 tribes of Israel. Are those tribes JW? I don't think so.
As I stated in yesterday's post, the JW have their own bible.
I do not claim to be a bible student but I do believe what the word of God says. If you would like to learn more about what Baptists believe about this subject, I suggest the following link for you: “Who are the 144,000?” | THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries
As far as I believe, JW is a cult. They believe in Jesus, but they do not believe he is God. It is true, Jesus never called himself God, but in John 10:30 he does say: "I and the Father are one."
And if indeed, Jesus is the way, truth and life and no one comes to the Father except through Jesus, then that clinches it for me.
I hope this gives you some understanding of the 144000 and what the JW cult is. Revelation is a very deep subject and humanity does not totally understand the word of God completely.
But at least we can understand a lot of it, and compare it with the craziness of those that are false teachings. And in the meantime pray for the wisdom and understanding that only God gives.
Thanks for coming today, Friends. Have a blessed weekend. Til next time....
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