Reasons why the 144,000 thousand are not the Great Crowd in Revelation

It is easiest to understand the 144k as a remnant of Israel (spoken about by Paul in Rom 9-11) who will come to faith under the pressure of the Great Tribulation. And the “great crowd” (v. 9) Gentiles from all the other nations.
NOTE Some teach the 144k in Revelation 7 is the church by misusing James 1:1 and Galatians 6:16 because both references there are defined. James 1:1 adds “in the diaspora” when we know that biblically and historically that refers specifically to ethnic Jews only. And in Gal 6:16 Paul adds “of God” as opposed to “the Israel of the flesh” (1Cor 10:18).
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[@seanc.mcnally2118]

Really, a very good analysis, thank you, Brother

[@FocusontheKingdom]

You're most welcome

[@Elroi3310]

But isn’t the Church called Israel in scripture? James 1: 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God Romans 9: Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

[@FocusontheKingdom]

Both references are defined, I..e, James 1:1 adds “in the diaspora.” Biblical and historically we know that refers to ethnic Jews only. And Paul adds “of God” in Gal 6:16 in distinction to “Israel of the flesh” elsewhere.