Revelation 20:15: An Invitation to Relationship

Did you know many Christians do not know why Revelation 20:15 was written? Most people read

that verse and feel fear. Some read it and feel judgment. But few understand

the heart behind it. Revelation 20:15 says: “And whosoever was

not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” At first glance,

it sounds like a final warning. But in truth, it was written as a loving invitation.

John was not shown this vision to scare believers away from God. He was shown this

vision to draw them closer. God did not reveal the Book of Life so we would obsess

over death— He revealed it so we would focus on relationship. You see,