All Things New: A Study in RevelationSample

What does it say?

Jesus will rule on the earth for one thousand years, and then Satan will be cast into Hell and vanquished for eternity. The Great White Throne Judgment will then take place.

What does it mean?

During Christ’s thousand-year reign, Satan will be imprisoned, unable to influence the earth, while those martyred during the Tribulation will be raised from the dead to reign with Christ. When Satan is released after the Millennium, he will deceive the nations to attack Jerusalem. But the Lord will protect the city and devour Satan and his forces. John then saw Christ at the Great White Throne Judgment. Those whose names are written in the Book of Life will be eternally saved, but those whose names were written only in the various books recording their deeds on the earth will be judged and cast into the lake of fire.

How should I respond?

Only by God’s grace can your name be written in the Book of Life. Christianity is the only message that doesn’t tell you to work your way to God. Instead, God Himself took your place and paid the penalty for your sinful state so His perfect righteousness could cover you. Our good deeds and works will not be enough to save us from eternal judgment. As a believer, your good works result from the Holy Spirit’s work inside you. They are evidence of salvation, not a means to it. Have you placed your faith in the gracious gift of Christ’s sacrifice? Is your name recorded in the Book of Life?