144,000 – Literal or Symbolic?

by | Mar 18, 2013 | JW Doctrine, The Anointed

Back in January, we showed that there is no Scriptural basis for our claim that the “little flock” in Luke 12:32 refers only to a group of Christians destined to rule in heaven while the “other sheep” at John 10:16 refers to another group with an earthly hope.  (See...

Who’s Who? (Little Flock/Other Sheep)

by | Jan 31, 2013 | JW Doctrine

I’ve always understood that the “little flock” referred to in Luke 12:32 represents the 144,000 kingdom heirs. Likewise, I’ve never before questioned that the “other sheep” mentioned in John 10:16 represent Christians with an earthly hope.  I’ve used the term “great...