SPECIAL TOPIC: THE TWO BOOKS OF GOD

SPECIAL TOPIC: THE TWO BOOKS OF GOD

God has revealed Himself in two ways.
1. nature (i.e., creation, cf. Ps.19:1-6; called "natural revelation")
2. Scripture (cf. Ps. 19:7-14; called "special revelation")
  This is why I do not think that ultimately there should be a conflict between science and faith, all truth is God's truth. Please see my commentary on Genesis 1-11 online free at www.freebiblecommentary.org
There are two books mentioned in Dan. 7:10 and Rev. 20:12.
1. The "book of deeds" contains all the motives and acts of humans, both good and bad. In a sense it is imagery for God's memory and that one day all humans will give an account to their Creator of their stewardship of the gift of life.
  1. Psalm 56:8; 139:16
  2. Isaiah 65:6
  3. Malachi 3:16
  4. Revelation 20:12-13
2. The "book of life" lists those who have a faith/repentant/obedient relationship with YHWH/Jesus. This is imagery of God's memory of those who are redeemed and heaven-bound.
  1. Exodus 32:32-33
  2. Psalm 69:28
  3. Isaiah 4:3
  4. Daniel 12:1
  5. Philippians 4:3
  6. Hebrews 12:23
  7. Revelation 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12,15; 21:27
  8. also mentioned in I Enoch 47:3; 81:1-2; 103:2; 108:3

These books represent God's faithfulness to His Word. For those who rebel and refuse, He remembers their sins; for those who repent, believe, obey, serve, and persevere, He forgets their sins (cf. Ps. 103:11-13; Isa. 1:18; 38:17; 43:25; 44:22; Micah 7:19). This gives abundant assurance and confidence in God's unchanging, merciful character, promises, and provisions. God is trustworthy! What He has revealed about Himself is true!

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SPECIAL TOPIC: CHRISTIAN ASSURANCE

SPECIAL TOPIC: JUDGMENT IN THE NT