The 144,000 were taken in the 1st century from the 12 tribes of Israel. The second coming and the resurrection took place in that 1st century generation just like jesus said it would be and his promise to come back for his elect he said some of who would still be alive when he returned as he promised. Are there any 1st century Apostles still alive today.Surely your answer must be no.So its ALL done finished. The end is not about the end of the world but about the end of jerusalem, the law, the temple, the old covenants. All things have been made new.Meaning all believers since that 1st century end live by faith. The is no third coming in our time because jesus told his Apostles he would come back for them before all of them had died.. He did