Expert: Brian Thompson - 5/19/2006

Question
Greetings Brian,

I am a born again christian that loves the Lord.

I have a question to ask regarding the the 144,000 of
Rev.14:1 where are they located?

Mount Sion is on the earth is it not?

I ask you this question because I witness to the Jehovah's
Witnesses and they believe that only 144,000 get to live in heaven.

Which is nonesense as we all know exept them.

If you could help me with this question I would so much appreciate it.

Ronald  

Answer
Hi Ronald

Let me say at first, I don't place much reliance on what the Jehovah's Witnesses say and it is their favourite method to snare you, offering a contaversial subject.

What to say to JW about the 144,000 is are you one? obviously the answer will be no, then why are you doing this since you will not go to heaven but must go through the Tribulation. ome, put your faith in Jesus and we will be raptured, rising up to meet the Lord. One must be very careful about escatology, as it leads us to take our eyes off the Lord. May I suggest "the book of Revelation revealed" Hilton Sutton, Harrison House. It has some interesting points

Mount Sion or Zion is in Juresalem, Israel but there is also a spiritual aspect

The 144,000 are jews. The jews were scattered among the nations from about 700 BC to 135 AD, but there is also the aspect that we, the believers are spiritual Israel