Revelation 14:4, Who are the Firstfruits?

These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

//Revelation tells of 144,000 faithful people who stand on Mount Zion, singing praises to God. It is said they were redeemed from the earth. They are said to be the “firstfruits.” But who are they?

This question comes up often in the forums I participate in online. Many think this gathering of the firstfruits is still in our future; but that wouldn’t make them first, would it?

The Old Testament law tells us that...