Who Go to Heaven?

God selects a limited number of faithful Christians who, after their death, will be resurrected to life in heaven. (1 Peter 1:​3, 4)

Once they have been chosen, they must continue to maintain a Christian standard of faith and conduct in order not to be disqualified from receiving their heavenly inheritance.​—Ephesians 5:5; Philippians 3:​12-​14.

What will those who go to heaven do there?

They will serve alongside Jesus as kings and priests for 1,000 years. (Revelation 5:​9, 10; 20:6)

They will form the “new heavens,” or heavenly government, that will rule over the “new earth,” or earthly society.

Those heavenly rulers will help restore mankind to the righteous conditions that God originally intended.​—Isaiah 65:17; 2 Peter 3:​13.

How many will be resurrected to heaven?

The Bible indicates that 144,000 people will be resurrected to heavenly life. (Revelation 7:4)

In the vision recorded at Revelation 14:​1-3, the apostle John saw “the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000.”

In this vision, “the Lamb” represents the resurrected Jesus. (John 1:​29; 1 Peter 1:​19)

“Mount Zion” represents the exalted position of Jesus and the 144,000 who rule with him in the heavens.​—Psalm 2:6; Hebrews 12:22.

Those “who are called and chosen” to rule with Christ in the Kingdom are referred to as a “little flock.” (Revelation 17:14; Luke 12:32)

This shows that they would be relatively few in comparison with the complete number of Jesus’ sheep.​—John 10:16.

Misconceptions about those who go to heaven

1) Misconception: All good people go to heaven.

Fact: God promises everlasting life on earth for most good people.​—Psalm 37:11, 29, 34.

Jesus said: “No man has ascended into heaven.” (John 3:​13)

He thus showed that good people who died before him, such as Abraham, Moses, Job, and David, did not go to heaven. (Acts 2:​29, 34)

Instead, they had the hope of being resurrected to life on earth.​—Job 14:13-​15.

The resurrection to heavenly life is called “the first resurrection.” (Revelation 20:6) This indicates that there will be another resurrection. It will be an earthly one.

The Bible teaches that under the rule of God’s Kingdom, “death will be no more.” (Revelation 21:​3, 4) This promise must apply to the earth, since death has never existed in heaven.

2) Misconception: Each person chooses whether he or she will receive life in heaven or on earth.

Fact: God determines which faithful Christians receive “the prize of the upward call,” that is, the hope of heavenly life. (Philippians 3:​14) Personal desire or ambition has no bearing on a person’s being chosen.​—Matthew 20:20-​23.

3) Misconception: The hope of everlasting life on earth is an inferior one, offered only to those not worthy of going to heaven.

Fact: God calls those who will receive everlasting life on earth “my people,” “my chosen ones,” and “those blessed by Jehovah.” (Isaiah 65:21-​23)

They will have the privilege of fulfilling God’s original purpose for humankind​—everlasting life in perfection on a paradise earth.​—Genesis 1:​28; Psalm 115:16; Isaiah 45:18.

4) Misconception: The number 144,000 mentioned in Revelation is symbolic, not literal.

Fact: Although Revelation contains symbolic numbers, some of the numbers it uses are literal.

For example, it speaks of “the 12 names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.” (Revelation 21:14) Consider the evidence for concluding that the number 144,000 should likewise be taken literally.

Revelation 7:4 records “the number of those who were sealed [or, confirmed for life in heaven], 144,000.”

In the immediate context of this verse, a second group is contrasted: “a great crowd, which no man was able to number.” Those of the “great crowd” also receive salvation from God. (Revelation 7:​9, 10) If the number 144,000 were symbolic, referring instead to a group without number, then the contrast between the two groups would be lost.

In addition, the 144,000 are described as being “bought from among mankind as firstfruits.” (Revelation 14:4) The expression “firstfruits” refers to a small representative selection. It aptly describes those who will rule in heaven with Christ over an undetermined number of subjects on earth.​—Revelation 5:​10.

In conclusion not all good people go to heaven same as not everyone are rulers but only those selected by Jehovah god.The subject being the greater number will live here on Earth. The problems facing humans today on Earth would be eradicated.

Do you really know the mind of God?

Puremind1225:
Do you really know the mind of God?

The Bible has revealed it that's why people are preaching and teaching about God's plan otherwise there's no reason to preach about what God will do to either the good or wicked if we know nothing about the mind of God!

Jokanem:
Who Go to Heaven?

God selects a limited number of faithful Christians who, after their death, will be resurrected to life in heaven. (1 Peter 1:​3, 4)

Once they have been chosen, they must continue to maintain a Christian standard of faith and conduct in order not to be disqualified from receiving their heavenly inheritance.​—Ephesians 5:5; Philippians 3:​12-​14.

What will those who go to heaven do there?

They will serve alongside Jesus as kings and priests for 1,000 years. (Revelation 5:​9, 10; 20:6)

They will form the “new heavens,” or heavenly government, that will rule over the “new earth,” or earthly society.

Those heavenly rulers will help restore mankind to the righteous conditions that God originally intended.​—Isaiah 65:17; 2 Peter 3:​13.

How many will be resurrected to heaven?

The Bible indicates that 144,000 people will be resurrected to heavenly life. (Revelation 7:4)

In the vision recorded at Revelation 14:​1-3, the apostle John saw “the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000.”

In this vision, “the Lamb” represents the resurrected Jesus. (John 1:​29; 1 Peter 1:​19)

“Mount Zion” represents the exalted position of Jesus and the 144,000 who rule with him in the heavens.​—Psalm 2:6; Hebrews 12:22.

Those “who are called and chosen” to rule with Christ in the Kingdom are referred to as a “little flock.” (Revelation 17:14; Luke 12:32)

This shows that they would be relatively few in comparison with the complete number of Jesus’ sheep.​—John 10:16.

Misconceptions about those who go to heaven

1) Misconception: All good people go to heaven.

Fact: God promises everlasting life on earth for most good people.​—Psalm 37:11, 29, 34.

Jesus said: “No man has ascended into heaven.” (John 3:​13)

He thus showed that good people who died before him, such as Abraham, Moses, Job, and David, did not go to heaven. (Acts 2:​29, 34)

Instead, they had the hope of being resurrected to life on earth.​—Job 14:13-​15.

The resurrection to heavenly life is called “the first resurrection.” (Revelation 20:6) This indicates that there will be another resurrection. It will be an earthly one.

The Bible teaches that under the rule of God’s Kingdom, “death will be no more.” (Revelation 21:​3, 4) This promise must apply to the earth, since death has never existed in heaven.

2) Misconception: Each person chooses whether he or she will receive life in heaven or on earth.

Fact: God determines which faithful Christians receive “the prize of the upward call,” that is, the hope of heavenly life. (Philippians 3:​14) Personal desire or ambition has no bearing on a person’s being chosen.​—Matthew 20:20-​23.

3) Misconception: The hope of everlasting life on earth is an inferior one, offered only to those not worthy of going to heaven.

Fact: God calls those who will receive everlasting life on earth “my people,” “my chosen ones,” and “those blessed by Jehovah.” (Isaiah 65:21-​23)

They will have the privilege of fulfilling God’s original purpose for humankind​—everlasting life in perfection on a paradise earth.​—Genesis 1:​28; Psalm 115:16; Isaiah 45:18.

4) Misconception: The number 144,000 mentioned in Revelation is symbolic, not literal.

Fact: Although Revelation contains symbolic numbers, some of the numbers it uses are literal.

For example, it speaks of “the 12 names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.” (Revelation 21:14) Consider the evidence for concluding that the number 144,000 should likewise be taken literally.

Revelation 7:4 records “the number of those who were sealed [or, confirmed for life in heaven], 144,000.”

In the immediate context of this verse, a second group is contrasted: “a great crowd, which no man was able to number.” Those of the “great crowd” also receive salvation from God. (Revelation 7:​9, 10) If the number 144,000 were symbolic, referring instead to a group without number, then the contrast between the two groups would be lost.

In addition, the 144,000 are described as being “bought from among mankind as firstfruits.” (Revelation 14:4) The expression “firstfruits” refers to a small representative selection. It aptly describes those who will rule in heaven with Christ over an undetermined number of subjects on earth.​—Revelation 5:​10.

In conclusion not all good people go to heaven same as not everyone are rulers but only those selected by Jehovah god.The subject being the greater number will live here on Earth. The problems facing humans today on Earth would be eradicated.

I assume you are talking about the 144 thousands people. So if only a limited number will make heaven why do we all need to believe and live a holy life

Here we go again.

Another weekend, another round of religious propaganda.

Here are some additional information the OP has purposely refused to mention:

1. These 144,000 people going to "heaven" are made up of mostly Jehovah's Witnesses. So if you're not a member of their religion, forget about it - you are not among these "special few" going to "heaven".

2. If you're not a Jehovah's Witness, you and billions of other people who are members of other religions will be killed by Jesus in the coming war of Armageddon.

As proof, here are some quotes from their own publications:

"Only Jehovah's Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the "great crowd," as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer, have any Scriptural hope of surviving the impending end of this doomed system dominated by Satan the Devil." Watchtower 1989 Sep 1 p.19

"In fact, with God's day of judgment so near today, all the world should 'keep silent before the Sovereign Lord Jehovah' and hear what he says through the "little flock" of Jesus' anointed followers and their companions, his "other sheep." (Luke 12:32; John 10:16)

Annihilation awaits all who will not listen and who thereby set themselves against rule by God's Kingdom." Watchtower 2001 Feb 15 p. 14

"There are billions of people who do not know Jehovah. Many of them in ignorance practice things that God's Word shows to be wicked. If they persist in this course, they will be among those who perish during the great tribulation." Watchtower 1993 Oct 1 p.19

So if you're not a member of the Jehovah’s Witness organization, just know that you are on the path for destruction.

Please @Jokanem, next time when you're posting some these your theological propaganda, make sure you post EVERYTHING so that the general public has a complete picture of the idea you're trying to impress on their minds.

Cheers!

delkuf:
I assume you are talking about the 144 thousands people. So if only a limited number will make heaven why do we all need to believe and live a holy life

How many are in Abuja ruling over 200M Nigerians?

Well it's a limited number of Israelites that God foretold will rule with the Christ in Jerusalem {Isaiah 2:3; 9:6-7} while the whole earth will enjoy the benefits of God's Kingdom! Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Proverbs 2:20-22

Later ten tribes separated themselves from the government in Jerusalem that's why they're called "Samaritans" remaining just three southern tribes Judah, Benjamin and Levi these three are called "Jews" till today so when Jesus came he emphasized that he only had business with the Jews {Matthew 10:6; 15:24} because God has given only the Jews the privilege that the whole 12 supposed to enjoy! Zechariah 8:23

But the Jews rejected Jesus Christ after killing many of God's prophets in Jerusalem so Jesus declared that Jerusalem has been condemned {Matthew 23:37-38} and the privileged given to another nation {Matthew 21:43} when Jesus started tell his disciples all the evil that will befall their beloved city Jerusalem {Matthew 24:1-2} they became devastated that's why Jesus promised this few Jews that they shouldn't worry because he will go back to where he came from and PREPARE a place where they will stay with him and rule over the earth forever! John 14:1-3

So heaven wasn't part of God's plan from the beginning it was mainly created for spirit beings while earth is man's permanent home {Psalms 115:16} but Jesus begged his father and God granted Jesus' request that's why a limited number is going with Jesus to heaven.

Note how Jesus put it in that Bible book of John 14:1-3 he is going to PREPARE this clearly shows that there was no preparation for humans to live in heaven before then that's why Jesus told his disciples that those going there can't live as humans anymore rather they will be transformed into angels! Luke 20:34-36

Where is both heaven and hell located?

Denominational trouble!

If our grand fathers didn't allow the whitemen to deceive them into abandoning their traditional religion to follow a strange story book called "bible", all this wouldn't have happen. Now you see, they are strugling to explain the whiteman's book but to no avail. Your traditional gods had fled the land and you guys are trying to hold unto a dead jesus who has no business with you wherever he is. I cry for africa!

tctrills:

See you attacking others later you would be crying that I am attacking you. Hypocrite.

Ọ̀DẸ̀!
This is what your brethren in athiesm typed about God's organization instead of talking about his own opinion about God:

Templee333:
It's time to answer all questions that bother you about the Jw people. You should well know that the FAQS section of the jw.org website doesn't give an honest answer to the questions asked. Also, any Jw member you meet to ask about their beliefs and doctrine may not give you all the needed information for fear that you will know the unpleasant and their dark side. It is only those who have had firsthand experience with the group that will give you unbiased information about them.

So if he doesn't believe in Jesus and Bible like you then why capitalizing one just one religion instead of going straight to tell people what he thought about God?

Templee333:
God an Satan exist only in your mind.

Do you now see that i didn't just quote him unlike you who just keep following me all over the forum?

[quote author=MaxInDHouse post=122671460]

How many are in Abuja ruling over 200M Nigerians?

Well it's a limited number of Israelites that God foretold will rule with the Christ in Jerusalem {Isaiah 2:3; 9:6-7} while the whole earth will enjoy the benefits of God's Kingdom! Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Proverbs 2:20-22
Wrong
Wether on earth or on heaven only the born again would enter God's Kingdom.
God's kingdom would be established upon the earth.

MaxInDHouse:






After running away from the truth claiming he's touring all religions ~

Atheist has been exposed!

Ah! My dear brother MAX, it's been long. How are you?

Templee333:
Ah! My dear brother MAX, it's been long. How are you?

Me, brother to an atheist?

Ọmọ i be your neighbour not your brother!

MaxInDHouse:


Me, brother to an atheist?

Ọmọ i be your neighbour not your brother!

ok neigbour! So what is really your problem with me? Why all these attacks?

Templee333:
ok neigbour! So what is really your problem with me? Why all these attacks?

So you call exposing you as an atheist attack?

You're supposed to be ashamed of yourself as you've been deceiving yourself and others telling them you're traveling through different sects instead of telling them oha that you be atheist.
Of course you know they won't even take you seriously that's why you've been hiding behind a finger!

MaxInDHouse:


So you call exposing you as an atheist attack?

You're supposed to be ashamed of yourself as you've been deceiving yourself and others telling them you're traveling through different sects instead of telling them oha that you be atheist.
Of course you know they won't even take you seriously that's why you've been hiding behind a finger!

No brother, i can't be ashamed of telling the truth

Templee333:
No brother, i can't be ashamed of telling the truth

How many times do i have to tell you that you're not my brother?
Guy, you're not my brother, you can't be my brother and you will never be my brother so learn to grasp it that you and i are neighbours!

If you're not ashamed of the truth you should have come out boldly to tell everyone you're an atheist so whoever is OK with it can be your friend.
I am Maximus one of Jehovah's Witnesses no matter what anyone think, say or do can never ever change that or make me feel intimidated the one and only threat anyone can pose before me is presenting a better performing group than Jehovah's Witnesses. Anyone who is able to do that will change my mindset but without that i remain a JW for life!

MaxInDHouse:


How many times do i have to tell you that you're not my brother?
Guy, you're not my brother, you can't be my brother and you will never be my brother so learn to grasp it that you and i are neighbours!

If you're not ashamed of the truth you should have come out boldly to tell everyone you're an atheist so whoever is OK with it can be your friend.
I am Maximus one of Jehovah's Witnesses no matter what anyone think, say or do can never ever change that or make me feel intimidated the one and only threat anyone can pose before me is presenting a better performing group than Jehovah's Witnesses. Anyone who is able to do that will change my mindset but without that i remain a JW for life!

can you define the term "atheist"?

Templee333:
can you define the term "atheist"?

We've been through this before nah!

You will expect the meaning your white supremacists infused in your dictionary while i will tell you the practical meaning of athiest.

An Athiest is anyone who doesn't believe in the ability of the supreme being to organize His worshipers. So atheists try to promote self realization yet they want to carry others along whereas they're the real problem of their own concept as they say nobody should agree with the idea of another person yet they want to tell others how to use their brains!

MaxInDHouse:


We've been through this before nah!

You will expect the meaning your white supremacists infused in your dictionary while i will tell you the practical meaning of athiest.

An Athiest is anyone who doesn't believe in the ability of the supreme being to organize His worshipers. So atheists try to promote self realization yet they want to carry others along whereas they're the real problem of their own concept as they say nobody should agree with the idea of another person yet they want to tell others how to use their brains!

ok neigbour. So does it make you feel good when you call me atheist? If it does, then call me as often as you want, your happiness is my concern! Just know that i don't hold anything against you calling me an atheist!

Templee333:
ok neigbour. So does it make you feel good when you call me atheist? If it does, then call me as often as you want, your happiness is my concern! Just know that i don't hold anything against you calling me an atheist!

I have proved to you what an atheist is to me and that doesn't mean i hate you it's just that when talking about my God i won't welcome any idea from you since i have taken you to be an atheist!

MaxInDHouse:


I have proved to you what an atheist is to me and that doesn't mean i hate you it's just that when talking about my God i won't welcome any idea from you since i have taken you to be an atheist!

In that case your God is partial and judgemental,he doesn't even posses the love of the biblical jesus who welcome sinners and eat with pagans. Please tell your god to come to me let me teach him love and tolerance.

Templee333:
In that case your God is partial and judgemental,he doesn't even posses the love of the biblical jesus who welcome sinners and eat with pagans. Please tell your god to come to me let me teach him love and tolerance.

Funny atheist!

Jesus welcome sinners and pagans that believe he knows better than them not atheists forming believer arguing and criticizing him.
Why do you think he pronounced WOE on some people?

MaxInDHouse:


Funny atheist!

Jesus welcome sinners and pagans that believe he knows better than them not atheists forming believer arguing and criticizing him.
Why do you think he pronounced WOE on some people?

Because some people claimed they knew everything about god and his laws and that they are the only people who practiced the truth. Some people wanted to teach people about god while they themselves were hypocrytes. Such people still exist today

Templee333:
Because some people claimed they knew everything about god and his laws and that they are the only people who practiced the truth. Some people wanted to teach people about god while they themselves were hypocrytes. Such people still exist today

YES just as a young man claimed he knows all things about God and that whoever doesn't learn from him can't worship God acceptably {John 14:6} so his disciples were telling everyone exactly the same thing their leader said! 1John 4:3

MaxInDHouse:


YES just as a young man claimed he knows all things about God and that whoever doesn't learn from him can't worship God acceptably {John 14:6} so his disciples were telling everyone exactly the same thing their leader said! 1John 4:3

then Woe to them all, because god is everywhere and in everything existing.

Templee333:

then Woe to them all, because god is everywhere and in everything existing.

So hold onto your PERSONAL opinion about the god of your dream don't think it has to do with our God: Bible God!

MaxInDHouse:


So hold onto your PERSONAL opinion about the god of your dream don't think it has to do with our God: Bible God!

But your god is not the bible god na.

Templee333:

But your god is not the bible god na.

Haba! This is why i detests disguised athiest like you!
If you say Bible and it's God is false what else do you want with the Bible and it's God again?

This is what you typed with your own hands:

Templee333:
God an Satan exist only in your mind.

Bible acknowledge the existence of God and Satan so evidently you don't believe what the book says!