Q. An article I read on Revelation, Chapter 7, states that the 144,000 referred to as being saved are not Jewish converts. Some Bible studies state they are. The number 144,000 is obviously not one to be taken literally.
Revelation is one of th o se books that consists of what is called apocalyptic literature.
Literature of this kind uses strange figures and numbers that are symbolic in order to present a message intended to provide comfort to those under persecution for their faith. The real message of Revelation is that God's will be done in spite of all opposition. He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords and those who put their trust in Him will reign with Him forever and ever. The number 144,000 is a symbol for the totality of persons of the Old and New Testament church.