God created us with a “spiritual need,” which includes the desire to find meaning in life. (Matthew 5:3) He wants us to satisfy that desire. —Psalm 145:16. We fill our spiritual need by building a friendship with God. Although the idea of being God’s friend might seem far-fetched to some, the Bible gives us this encouragement: “Draw ...

“The book of life,” also called “the scroll of life” or “book of remembrance,” contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. ( Revelation 3:5; 20:12; Malachi 3:16 ) God determines those names based on a person’s faithful obedience to him.

15 The righteous, who did good things before their death, will receive “a resurrection of life” because their names will already be written in the book of life. This means that the resurrection of “those who did good things” described at John 5:29 is the same as the resurrection of “the righteous” mentioned at Acts 24:15 .

Keys to understanding the book of Revelation Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve God. While many associate the word “apocalypse” with great disaster, the book of Revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. —Revelation 1:3; 22:7.

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To worship God and benefit from his guidance is the real purpose of life. If we accept that truth, we can have a life with real purpose, both now and forever.

You may believe in God and respect the Bible yet also value the opinion of influential scientists who do not believe that life was created. The Living Planet Life on earth could never exist were it not for a series of very fortunate “coincidences.”