Rev. 14:1-5; “And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads. 2 And 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: 3 And 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. 4 These 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. 5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God”.
While I’m not an expert in eschatology I would venture to say the 144,000 aren’t and won’t be gods!
When we look at Revelation chapter 7 and the 144,000 we find that it’s speaking specifically of the twelve tribes of Israel –
Revelation 7:14; “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.”
I’ve read upwards of twenty different theologians thoughts on this passage and most believe the 144,000 in chapter fourteen are the same that is found in chapter seven.
As I stated, I’m not an expert in eschatology, but I am of the opinion from what I’ve understood about these two passages these are from the twelve tribes.
If you’re a Christian and reading this we’re asking for you to insert your comments for us here, please!
If you’re a Mormon, this is where you get a chance to see how Christians put faith into action! I am completely confident that it’s okay for me to know I can read commentaries by capable theologians much smarter than myself who can interpret this passage of scripture and provide insight I hadn’t thought of before.
I’m also very confident knowing that I can rule out the idea the 144,000 mentioned in this passage is talking about gods. The Bible is very consistent in proclaiming there is only ONE God and mankind is God’s creation incapable of godhood status.