How do the resurrections of the believer and the unbeliever differ?
The believer is resurrected to life through the work of Christ and the cross, while the unbeliever is also raised by God's same power but to a totally different end. Resurrection is not general; each person rises in his own order or company, with Christ the firstfruits and church-age believers next.
Les explains from John 5 that although both the believer and the unbeliever will be resurrected by the same power of God, their ends are entirely different. The believer is raised to life because of Christ's work, the work of the cross. The unbeliever is also resurrected one day, but to a totally different end. Les further notes that resurrection is not general or all at once; every man is raised in his own order. The Greek word for "order" implies a military organization, like squad, platoon, company, battalion, regiment, and division. Paul says every person in his own company. Christ is the firstfruits, one company; those who are Christ's at His coming are the church-age believers, part of the bride and body of Christ, and they will be the next to experience resurrection.
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.