SisterSabbay scribbled: Well Written, I enjoyed this reading. The 144,000 is a challenging issue among true believers. Throughout my studies, I have learned that the 144,000, God's harvest, will be those that are alive throughout trials tribulation (Revelations 6:17, 7:1-4). Similar to the times of the past, such as in A.D. 70, the true remnant of God did not taste death (Great Controversy 34-37), while those sealed with the mark of death perished (Ezekiel 9:5,6). Contrary to false doctrines, God does not do the killing, but it will be separation from God that will cause their death, similar to the Last Days, evidenced as the Wine press (Revelations 14:18-20). The 144,000 will manifest perfected characters, vindicating the Government of the Most High, they will NEVER PERISH (Revelations 14:1-5, Early Writings 40). Sister White will conjoin as the dead in Christ will rise at the LAST TRUMP, but they will NOT be represented as the 144,000 (symbolic) living saints (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). Sabbay Adventist Wheat Ministries