Resurrection Fallacies
In this blog, we will examine a few of the resurrection doctrines of the Jehovah Witnesses, Seventh-Day Adventists, and Christadelphians. When their doctrines are examined under a microscope, however, their fallacies are revealed. If their ideas about the resurrection are flawed, then so too are their ideas about soul sleep. Jehovah Witnesses: The Jehovah Witnesses (JWs) essentially believe in a two-class system. Only a very select few get to heaven to rule and reign with Christ during the millennial reign. Specifically, the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14. Ironically, they interpret the number literally, but they don't interpret who the Bible says the 144,000 are literally: the tribes of Israel. Instead, they believe the 144,000 are "spiritual Israel." That is, faithful Christians chosen by God. Why they would need to be in heaven to govern the earth is not clear. Especially since Christ will be coming down to earth to rule and reign. JW's believe the 144,000 began ru...