Greek Translation: Verse 4: “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment with a private sentence with no jury was given unto them, and I saw the souls of the immortal immaterial eternal part of men that were beheaded for the witness, declaration and testimony of Jesus, and for the Word or final intelligence of God, which had not worshipped with adoration, kissing and reverence for the beast, neither had received his mark or the representation of him upon their foreheads, or their hands, and they lived spiritually and eternally and reigned and ruled with Christ the Head of the Church for a thousand years.” Verse 5: “But the rest of the natural dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished and the goal completed. This is the first resurrection.” Comment: The martyr’s for Christ are given a special place during the millennium rule of Christ here on earth! They are appointed to judge the wicked! All judgment is given unto the Son! This is fascinating to me! How would you judge the ISIS terrorist who beheaded you for your faith? Would you forgive him or chop his head off? John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod! What about the young girl who provocatively danced before Herod to get John’s head? What if they would have come to Christ after their evil deeds? Do you give them what they deserve or grace? What document would you use to judge them? It goes on in verse 5 and says the rest of the dead that lived on earth will not rise until after the millennium. For final judgment! Remember at this time Jesus releases the devil back into the earth! So what did these dead immediately do? They surrounded Jerusalem with their armies! When you raise the devil from the dead he is still the devil! When you raise the Saints from the dead they are still the Saints! Remember the word judgment means a private judgment with no jury! So how would you do this? If you read the rest of the Chapter you will get the answer! The Book of Life! Right now today your name is either written or not written in the Book of Life! All judgment is based upon God’s Word! Your Bible my friend! That is the gold standard! God’s Word according to the Greek, Strong’s#3056, means the final intelligence of God! Can you read God’s mind? Read his Word! Read his Bible! In the beginning was the Word! Not a tadpole! Not a frog! Not a monkey! His Word! God created everything by his Word! His Word is a seed that brings life! His word was twisted in the Garden of Eden by Satan just as it is today! His Word stands true! His Word will either save you or judge you! As you read and follow his Word here on earth your name is entered into the Book of Life! Never discount his Word for your eternity hangs in the balance based upon his Word! James and Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com