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.. is whether or not that person's name was found in the book of life.

Based on what is written there, 'according to their works'.!!!

[Quester]

The text says that the books will be opened ... and the Book of Life.

From the books, we will be judged according to our works ... which will condemn us ... as we have all fallen short of God's standard of perfection.

Before us, ... as we stand condemned in our sins, ... the Book of Life will be opened ... so that it may be seen if our names are contained therein (as one who has received God's gift of eternal life).

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

If our names are contained therein ... our sins are forgiven and we are not condemned.

OTOH, if our names are not contained therein ... our sins remain, and our condemnation stands.