Who Are the 144,000?

In this sermon by Pastor Chris Romig, the focus is on Revelation 7 and the identity of the 144,000 mentioned in that chapter. Romig begins with recapping the dramatic events of Revelation 6 describing God's judgment and the intense suffering during the end times before moving to the hopeful pause in chapter 7, where 144,000 servants are "sealed" by God. Chris explains that this seal is a spiritual sign of ownership, protection, and purpose, echoing patterns from the Old Testament where God preserves His faithful people during judgment. Addressing various interpretations, Romig rejects the idea promoted by Jehovah's Witnesses that only 144,000 will be saved, as well as the symbolic view that the number represents all believers. Instead, based on the text, he identifies them as Jewish believers from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, chosen and protected by God during the Great Tribulation. The sermon highlights that God's covenant with Israel remains unbroken, as echoed in Romans 11, and that the 144,000 reflect God's specific promises to the Jewish people. For the broader church, Romig encourages Christians to rejoice in the assurance that, like the 144,000, all believers are sealed by God through the Holy Spirit, marked as His own and empowered for faithful living and witness. The message concludes with a prayer for believers to display this seal in their lives, resting in God's hope and assurance.