Rev. 20:15
And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
John saw an angel descending holding the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. He seized the dragon [the ancient serpent, the devil, Satan] and bound him for 1000years. He was thrown into the pit that was shut and sealed so that he might not deceive the nations any longer. After which, he will be released for a little while.
Then John saw thrones with judges on them. The souls of those beheaded for Jesus and the Word of God and of those who had not worshiped the beast or its image nor taken his mark came to life to reign with Christ for 1000 years. However, the rest of the dead did not come to life until the end of the 1000 years. This is the 1st resurrection! These souls are free from the power of the 2nd death, and will be priests of God and of Christ reigning with Him 1000 years.
When the 1000 years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison. Once again he will deceive the nations [God and Magog] and gather them for battle [a number like the sand of the sea]. Satan and his massive army will march across the plain and surround the camp of the saints. But to no avail. Fire came down from heaven and consumed them. The devil, the great deceiver, was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur to join the beast and the false prophet. Their end: to be tormented day and night forever!
Following this, John saw a great white throne [purity and wisdom of God] and Him who was seated on it. From His presence the earth and sky fled away [removal of the 1st heaven and earth]. The dead [the sea, death, and Hades gave up all their dead.] were standing before the throne when the books were opened, books that contained their deeds. Their judgment is swift and sure. Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the 2nd death. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Father,
Your judgment is just. What You proclaim will come to pass. Thank You for putting my name in the book of life.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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