And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. Salem Media Group. The book of life in which the names of the saints are recorded. This is the second death, and anyone not written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.Revelation 20:14-15. These are the ones who are written in the Book of Life and will live eternally with the Father and the Son in the new heaven and the new earth. Out of all the affliction and misery, and in spite of Satans deceptive power, God, by His wisdom and might, has finished His work in the bride, the martyrs, and the sheep who have been gathered to Jesus right hand. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.Matthew 25:31-46. 
Then Jesus will say,For I was hungry, and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me. They will answer, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?Matthew 25:35-37. 10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. The laws of good and evil are written in the heart, and the conscience should direct the actions of a person. (Revelation 20:4), Read more here about those who judge themselves:When judging is a fundamental part of Christian life. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. If we have sinned, we have opportunity while in this life to repent and get forgiveness. For there is no partiality with God.Romans 2:10-11. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.- World English BibleAnd Y sai deed men, grete and smale, stondynge in the siyt of the trone; and bookis weren opened, and deed men weren demed of these thingis that weren writun in the bookis, aftir the werkis of hem.- Wycliffe Bibleand I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and scrolls were opened, and another scroll was opened, which is that of the life, and the dead were judged out of the things written in the scrolls -- according to their works;- Youngs Literal Bible. The devil has just been cast into the lake of fire, where the beast and the false prophet (Antichrist) have already been since they were defeated when Jesus returned before the beginning of the millennium. Then God wipes it away, never to be remembered again. 
Excluded from this judgment on Judgment Day will be those who are inthe bride of Christ. And I sawe the dead, small and great, stand before God: and the books were opened: & another booke was opened, which is the booke of life: and the dead were iudged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanAnd I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is {the book} of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds.- New American Standard Version (1995)And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and books were opened: and another book was opened, which is `the book' of life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.- American Standard Version (1901)And I saw the dead, great and small, taking their places before the high seat; and the books were open, and another book was open, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged by the things which were in the books, even by their works.- Basic English BibleAnd I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is [that] of life. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. 1 Corinthians 11:31-32. Then the accounts will have been settled, and everything put in its rightful place. Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 14And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. It is the very last thing that happens before God destroys the old heaven and the old earth, which are corrupt on account of sin. This includes, also, those who undergo a change equivalent to death, #1Cor 15:51|. Scripture taken from the New King James Version, unless otherwise specified. More than just receiving forgiveness for sin, they have used the power available in the Spirit to overcome it. Were opened - O how many hidden things will then come to light; and how many will have quite another appearance than they had before in the sight of men! Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Then when the books are opened we will only have to give account for good works. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.Revelation 20:11-15. But glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek [Gentiles]. Listen to this podcast about how we can best prepare ourselves for the day when we meet Jesus! As we learn from Re 20:13, the dead of every land, of earth, and sea and "hades" deliver their dead and all come to judgment. Learn more about ActiveChristianity, or explore our theme pages for more. And there was found no place for them. (Revelation 13:15-17) They have already been tried and proven and have reigned with Jesus through the Millennium. All rights reserved. 15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 
Learn about what will happen on the day that everyone must appear before the judgment seat of Christ. And another book - Wherein are enrolled all that are accepted through the Beloved; all who lived and died in the faith that worketh by love. The thought of the end times doesn't have to evoke fear in us. Then, particularly, shall every man know himself, and that with the last exactness This will be the first true, full, impartial, universal history. Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.Hebrews 10:17. "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works." 12And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. King James Version (KJV). Now the time has come for God to judge who is to join them in the lake of fire, and who is worthy of a place on the new earth. #Mal 3:16|, &c. Re 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great. You Can Share a Gift & a Bible With a Fatherless Boy, Inspirational Bible Verses and Scripture Quotes. (Read Romans 2,12-16.). Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. Used by permission. 9And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. When judging is a fundamental part of Christian life. Judgment Day. Also known as the Final Judgment. All rights reserved. 13And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. - Webster's BibleAnd I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing in front of the throne. The records that contain all the deeds of men. Proud member Imagine what it will be like when God begins to page through our memories on Judgment Day. Revelation 20:12 KJV. Tips to Show Christlike Love to Even the Most Difficult Family Members, 4 Hard Truths about Christianity That We Must Never Forget. With the book of God's omniscience, that of conscience will then exactly tally. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God and books were opened. Copyright 2022, Bible Study Tools. The book of natural law, as well as of revealed, will then also be displayed. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10. And the dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works.- Darby BibleAnd I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. Even if they were completely ignorant of the fact that they were serving Jesus by their works He will say to them,Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.Matthew 25:34. Before He creates His new heaven and new earth, He has to do away with anything that could bring sin into the new creation. Yet God created each and every person with something very important a conscience. Therefore they too have something to answer for on the day when God will judge the secrets of men. 10 Beautiful, True Things God Says about You. Sin and death are finally gone forever. They have already stood before the judgment seat of Christ while they were in the situations of their daily lives. It is not said, The books will be read: the light of that day will make them visible to all. The books were opened. They have, of their own free will, acknowledged their sin, taken up a battle against it and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. No wonder Jesus said that we should rejoice because our names are written in the Book of Life! 11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And another book was opened, which is [the book of] life. This was their reward for following the dictates of their conscience and being obedient to the laws that are written in the hearts of men. From these books all are judged according to their works. How Can We Experience Gods Power through Prayer? of This is to be the eternal retribution for their sin and rebellion against God. Which is the book of life, was opened - What manner of expectation will then be, with regard to the issue of the whole!