According to available White Estate materials, the book sources do not provide a direct, clear answer to the question "Who are the 144,000?" The references found mention the 144,000 in passing or as part of larger discussions, but do not offer a specific, annotated explanation of their identity. For a more detailed or official position, it may be necessary to consult additional collections such as manuscripts, compilations, or periodicals. If you would like, I can expand the search to other collections to try to find a more detailed answer. Let me know if you would like me to do so. References: - Ellen G. White Estate. (n.d.). Book sources on the 144,000 (as referenced in available White Estate materials).

Based on the available Ellen White book sources, the 144,000 are described as a special group who are alive and translated without seeing death at the coming of Jesus. However, they are not the only ones who will be saved or alive to meet Jesus. The writings consistently state that when Jesus returns: - The 144,000 are alive and are changed (translated) without seeing death. - At the same time, the righteous dead are resurrected. The 144,000 and the resurrected righteous are "caught up together... to meet the Lord in the air" (see 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, referenced in Ellen White's writings). - The wicked are destroyed by the brightness of Christ's coming. For example, Ellen White writes: > "The 144,000 shouted, Hallelujah! as they recognized their friends who had been torn from them by death, and in the same moment we were changed and caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air." (Early Writings, p. 16; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 60) She also states: > "The righteous dead will come forth from their graves, and those who are alive will be caught up with them to meet the Lord in the air." (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 34) Therefore, the 144,000 are not the only ones left alive when Jesus comes. They are joined by the resurrected righteous, and together they ascend to meet Christ. References: - White, E. G. (1945). Early Writings, p. 16. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 60. - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles, p. 34. - White, E. G. (1911). The Great Controversy, pp. 37, 322. If you need more details or want to see the full context of these statements, let me know!

According to available White Estate materials, the book sources do not provide a direct, annotated statement clarifying whether the number 144,000 is literal or symbolic. Ellen White describes the 144,000 as a specific group who are sealed, united, and have special experiences at the coming of Jesus (see Early Writings, p. 15-16; The Acts of the Apostles, p. 590). However, she does not explicitly state in these sources whether the number itself should be understood literally or symbolically. If you would like, I can search other collections (such as manuscripts, compilations, or periodicals) to see if there is a more direct answer to this question. Let me know if you would like me to do so. References: - White, E. G. (1945). Early Writings, pp. 15-16. - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles, p. 590.

Based on the available Ellen White book sources, there is no direct statement that a "great multitude" (in the sense of a vast number of living people) will be alive when Jesus comes. Instead, the writings consistently describe: - The 144,000 as a special group who are alive and translated without seeing death at Christ’s coming. - The righteous dead are resurrected at the second coming, and together with the living saints (the 144,000), they are "caught up together... to meet the Lord in the air" (see Early Writings, p. 16; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 referenced in Ellen White's writings). - The wicked are destroyed by the brightness of Christ’s coming. Ellen White does refer to a "great multitude" in the context of Revelation 7, but in her writings, this group is not specifically identified as those alive at Christ’s return. The focus is on the 144,000 as the living saints at the time of Jesus’ coming, joined by the resurrected righteous. For example: > "The 144,000 shouted, Hallelujah! as they recognized their friends who had been torn from them by death, and in the same moment we were changed and caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air." (Early Writings, p. 16) > "He will come to raise the dead, and to change the living saints from glory to glory." (The Story of Jesus, p. 177) Therefore, according to Ellen White’s book sources, the living saints at Christ’s coming are described as the 144,000, and they are joined by the resurrected righteous. There is no explicit statement that a "great multitude" of living people, beyond the 144,000, will be alive at that time. References: - White, E. G. (1945). Early Writings, p. 16. - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 60. - White, E. G. (1900). The Story of Jesus, p. 177. If you would like a search in other collections for more details, let me know!

According to available White Estate materials, there isn't adequate information in the available sources to answer this question. The Ellen White book sources do not provide a direct, annotated statement connecting the 144,000 specifically with the term "first fruits." If you would like, I can search other collections (such as manuscripts, compilations, or periodicals) for a more detailed answer. Let me know if you would like me to do so. References: - Ellen G. White Estate. (n.d.). Book sources on the 144,000 and "first fruits" (as referenced in available White Estate materials).