During Jesus' time the twelve tribes did exist and still to this day.Why even mention each tribe by name in revelations if they are spiritual jews. The gentiles have always been refered to as gentiles when mentioned, even being adopted into Gods' family. The 144,000 are jews for a special purpose that was designed from creation for this day. Try actually reading the whole bible and try other versions as well to get a good research look.
— Guest UserFrom your blog below you have stated that the twelve tribes of Israel are 144,000 chosen from literal Jews which I take as blood-line Jews.
Here is a short explanation of why we are saying that the 144,000 are chosen from mankind (men and women) after Christ's death and are chosen from ALL nations, not just the Jews from Israel.
1st point: Who is Israel?
A Jew was recognized by one who followed the Mosaic Law and was circumcised by the covenants given to Abraham and Moses. Since the death and resurrection of God's Son, God's people are called from all nations. Today, God's people are recognized as Christians, followers of God's Son, Jesus the Christ.
See Galatians 3:14, Romans 2:11, 28-29, Romans 9:23-25
2nd point: who are the 144,000?
Through a series of scriptures we can conclude that the 144,000 are chosen from men and women of all nations.
The 144,000 were redeemed from the earth, meaning they were resurrected through the blood of Christ. The 144,000 follow the Lamb and the Lamb is Christ (John 1:36). Those who follow the Christ are Christians. Virgins are those not defiled with false religion. This does not mean literal virgins or else the Apostle Peter could not qualify as he had a wife (Matthew 8:14).
See Revelation 14:3-4
The 144,000 are called Saints and they are redeemed by Christ's blood. They also come from all nations and are made kings and priests to Christ.
See Revelation 8:8-10
From Revelation 8 the Saints are made kings and priests to Christ. Here they are of the seven churches, again pointing out they are Christians from all nations.
See Revelation 1:4-6.
For even more explanation and scriptures about the 144,000 please visit our recently published article 144,000 Christian Saints.