mellymell,
Rev 20:11 Then I saw a large white throne and the one who was seated on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them. 20:12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Then books were opened, and another book was openedthe book of life. So the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds. 20:13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each one was judged according to his deeds. 20:14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second deaththe lake of fire. 20:15 If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.
The lake of fire is certainly real enough. For sure there are two entities (for lack of a better word) that are thrown into the lake of fire . Death and Hades. Otherwise the lake of fire is optional. Its optional from Gods vantage point, not mans vantage point. God can throw anyone who Jesus did not die for right on in there.
All those judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds, deserve the lake of fire, even as we did before the Lord saved us. Saved us from trespasses and sin. Those who are being judged by what was written in the books know theyre being judged. The are aware of what is occurring they are fully conscious. Now, as for me, if I had just been raised to life, then judged by my deeds and saw a lake of fire in front of me. I believe that forthright, sincere, uncensored, unabridged, fervent contrition would ooze from every pore on my body. Now, would it be too late for repentance? Is it too late for forgiveness? Is it too late for salvation? Can the love of God that is in Christ Jesus touch these folks at that point in time? God was so desirous to save the entire world that He send His Son to die for each and everyone. He is desirous, and able, to work in each and every human exactly that which He has begun in us, and in the end - at the name of Jesus every knee should bow - in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess to the glory of God the Father that Jesus Christ is Lord (Phil 2:10-11).
I pray that God does not have to jolt unbelievers with such a fearful lake of fire scenario (but He did jolt Saul to Paul in a pretty dramatic way). But its at His option, He may use the lake of fire as a component to bring about the needed repentance in one of His more callous children. After all God has a free will doesnt He?
We who can look back since the eyes of our hearts have been enlightened know how the Spirit has wooed and nurtured us along according to His good pleasure. Of course all those that are conciliated with God through Jesus Christ are in the book of life. When and where we become included in the book of life is according to His desire and effort. Not our desire and effort. Why we become included is easy thats because of the perfect, completed work of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eph 1:15 For this reason, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 1:16 I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers. 1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him, 1:18 since the eyes of your heart have been enlightenedso that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 1:19 and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.
Maranatha 
mellymell, Rev 20:11 Then I saw a large white throne and the one who was seated on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them. 20:12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Then books were opened, and another book was openedthe book of life. So the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds. 20:13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each one was judged according to his deeds. 20:14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second deaththe lake of fire. 20:15 If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.
The lake of fire is certainly real enough. For sure there are two entities (for lack of a better word) that are thrown into the lake of fire . Death and Hades. Otherwise the lake of fire is optional. Its optional from Gods vantage point, not mans vantage point. God can throw anyone who Jesus did not die for right on in there.
All those judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds, deserve the lake of fire, even as we did before the Lord saved us. Saved us from trespasses and sin. Those who are being judged by what was written in the books know theyre being judged. The are aware of what is occurring they are fully conscious. Now, as for me, if I had just been raised to life, then judged by my deeds and saw a lake of fire in front of me. I believe that forthright, sincere, uncensored, unabridged, fervent contrition would ooze from every pore on my body. Now, would it be too late for repentance? Is it too late for forgiveness? Is it too late for salvation? Can the love of God that is in Christ Jesus touch these folks at that point in time? God was so desirous to save the entire world that He send His Son to die for each and everyone. He is desirous, and able, to work in each and every human exactly that which He has begun in us, and in the end - at the name of Jesus every knee should bow - in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess to the glory of God the Father that Jesus Christ is Lord (Phil 2:10-11).
I pray that God does not have to jolt unbelievers with such a fearful lake of fire scenario (but He did jolt Saul to Paul in a pretty dramatic way). But its at His option, He may use the lake of fire as a component to bring about the needed repentance in one of His more callous children. After all God has a free will doesnt He?
We who can look back since the eyes of our hearts have been enlightened know how the Spirit has wooed and nurtured us along according to His good pleasure. Of course all those that are conciliated with God through Jesus Christ are in the book of life. When and where we become included in the book of life is according to His desire and effort. Not our desire and effort. Why we become included is easy thats because of the perfect, completed work of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eph 1:15 For this reason, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 1:16 I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers. 1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him, 1:18 since the eyes of your heart have been enlightenedso that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 1:19 and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.
Maranatha
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Mormon church history; it's really confusing but very exciting.
that your willingness to heed His voice continues with fervor all the days of your life. That your faith multiples, your holiness will shine like a beacon and that you are well pleasing to the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Really!!! 
