Christians, what does this mean to you?

Question

They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among men and offered as firstfruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
Revelation 14:4-5

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Answer 1

to know that we are the fingerprints of God's Son

Answer 2

This is Revelation 14:4-5 (KJV)

These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.


It's talking abotu the "144,000"

Answer 3

These people are true believers who's robes have been washed and made white in Christ's blood (7:14) through his death (Purchased from among the people on the earth). In the Old Testament, idolatry was often portrayed as spiritual adultery (see the book of Hosea). their purity is best understood symbolically, meaning that they are free from involvement with the pagan world system. These believers are spiritually pure. They have remained faithful to Christ. they have follow him exclusively and they have received God's reward for staying committed to him. The "special offering" refers to the act of dedicating the first part (first fruits) of the harvest as Holy to God (Exodus 23:19; see also James 1:18).

Answer 4

I believe that the bible is the sole authority and that it interrupts itself. In short, God spoke clearly, and it is His meaning not mine is important.

We were given information about the end times for our (the believer's) benefit. You have asked what does a verse pluck out of Revelation mean to me. I have no meaning, it is God that is doing that talking. Below is verse 4 with Strong numbers and the corresponding Greek words. This is what this verse means to me, to everyone.

G3778 houtos
G1526 eisi
G3739 hos
G3435 moluno
G3756 ou
G3435 molumo
G3326 meta
G1135 gune
G1063 gar
G3933 parthenos
G3778 houtos
G1526 eise
G3588 ho
G0190 akoloutheo
G0271 arnion
G3699 hopou
G0302 an
G5217 hupago
G3778 agorazo
G0575 apo
G0444 anthropos
G0536 aparche
G2316 theos
G2532 kai
G0271 arnion

So we would start there. The bible is written in a Eastern style and requires looking up the words; putting words, phrase and this verse into context; and searching the surrounding text for context.

Answer: For me, the bible is the word of God and plucking verses does not lead to Him. God used all the words, maybe we should do likewise.

Answer 5

This is the correct translation of verse 4 is this:

14:4 These are they which were not defiled with the woman who sits upon the beast; for they remain as virgins, committing no fornication with her. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These are the redeemed from among men, and are the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

In chapter 2, John first introduced the woman Jezebel as a representation of the wicked works of the world. It is with this woman that the people of the world “commit fornication,” or “sleep in the bed with her” (see commentary on Revelation 2:20–23). John again uses being “defiled,” or “committing fornication with the woman,” as a representation of those who are seeking after the glory, honor, and material things of the world.

Once a person has heard the truth, and begins to do what is heard instead of just listening and doing nothing, that person figuratively begins to bring forth fruit. The “firstfruits” mentioned by all prophets are those things which are the first we do once we have come to a knowledge of the truth. When the truth is known, the pursuit of worldly education, pleasure, and worldly lusts are the first things overcome. Thus, those who have given these things up (“virgins,” who have not committed “fornication with the woman”) are like “the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.”

James put it this way using the same metaphor of our lusts conceiving sin in fornication:

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:12–22)

14:5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.

One of the worst and most common human propensities is guile. Few pass through a day without using guile in some form. Guile is cunning behavior used to deceive people into thinking something that the beguiler does not really feel; usually in order to get something from another, or to elicit a manipulated response desired by the beguiler. It is a clever skill used by most humans to get what they want. For example, guile is used to compliment a person in a way that is not really true, such as, “Yea, that skirt looks good on you. Don’t worry about it!” when to you, the skirt doesn’t compliment the wearer. Another example is when a salesman presents a product without disclosing how much profit is being made; this is “guile.” These and many other forms of guile exist to perpetuate the “beast.”

Guile opposes the Royal Law—Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. All of those who use “guile” for whatever reason (99.9% of humans do), are at fault of adding to, or creating, unhappiness and misery for others.

One of the reasons why others despised Jesus, is because he did not use guile. He spoke the truth no matter whom or what it offended. John specifically included “guile” here to demonstrate what we all know to be an eternal truth that will always lead to peace and happiness: Honesty is the best policy.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: (I Peter 2:21–22)

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Answer 6

Sounds like true slaves to Christ to me. These people dare not question God, but take everything He says at face value.

Just the kind of people God is looking for.

If God was willing to sacrifice His own Son, surely, He would be pleased with people who are willing to also be sacrificed.

God is looking for people who will not question anything and who do not desire their independence. They did not ask to be created and therefore have no claims to their life.

They will never know what it means to be free.

Answer 7

This represents the saved men and women who have not polluted themselves. They are pure in character. They are resurrected and glorified like Christ. They have no ill words to say at all, they are pure.

Answer 8

it means Christians are found innocent before God

Answer 9

Without innoncene, hope is only an illusion...

Answer 10

To be christ like