For those who hold to an Amillennial position, (usually stated as an indefinite amount of time starting from the cross to Christ's return), who are those in v.4 and are they reigning now with Christ?
Who are those in v.5 (rest of the dead)?
Which of these two is the 'first resurrection'? Both?
Who are those in v.5 (rest of the dead)?
Which of these two is the 'first resurrection'? Both?
yes they are reigning now with Christ and are the ones who die in Christ with His testimony.
the rest of the dead are all those who die outside of Christ
the first resurrection is to the christians. a spiritual resurrection mentioned in ephesians 2:5-6 for example.
note: i dont believe this myself. but thats what i know