Q. San Diego, Calif. "In Revelation 20:12 we read that 'the books were opened.' Does anyone know from other Scripture just how many books there are and what they con tain?" A. Always consider the context and see the emphasis which is being given. We do not know, however, how many books are referred to in these verses. Certainly there is the book of life as well as the books which contain records of man's works. Keep in mind that the Lord does not need these rec ords to find out who is redeemed and who is not. They are opened as a testimony to the righteousness of Cod so that every mouth may be stopped before the Lord. Those whose names are not recorded in the book of life will see for them selves that they are condemned. Do not picture the Almighty as sit ting up in heaven with a set of books, marking down our good or evil deeds. He does not have to keep track for fear that He will for get. The records are there for our sakes and for the sakes of the un redeemed. Q. Portland, Ore. "In Matthew 5:22 Jesus tells us not to call people fools. Yet He Himself calls the Pharisees fools in Matthew 23:17. This seems like an immediate con tradiction." A. Again, look to the context. In Matthew 5:22 the question is not just calling people fools. Our Lord declared, "Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca [which is an abusive epithet] shall be in danger of the council."
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