Malachi 3:16 – The Book of Remembrance

BIBLE TEXT

Malachi 3:16

SUMMARY

The names of those who revere the Lord will be entered in a book of remembrance, and they shall belong to the Lord.

ANALYSIS

This verse became noteworthy due to its connection with Revelation 20:12-15, the “book of life,” which lists all those who will enter the new heaven and new earth. The idea of such a book of remembrance or life has been prominent in people’s piety through the centuries.