Redemption: The Quest to Recover the Book of Life

By Dady Johnson

After the Book of Life, a book of great consequence with the names of those who will spend eternity with the Most Supreme Being, was stolen by the Most Evil One, the Most Supreme Being and the Son of Man have embarked on a quest to recover this most valuable possession. If they fail in this quest, all of humanity will be doomed. Redemption is fictional story based on the redemptive work of Christ that will keep you guessing to the end.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449741884

Dady Johnson

Dady Johnson studied Bible and theology at Nyack College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006. He will graduate with his Master of Divinity degree in 2012 from the Alliance Theological Seminary.  While engaged in his studies, Dady was inspired to create two Christian board games, The Man of Redemption and Bible Mastery, to help Christians grow and develop their knowledge of God's Word. He currently resides in New Rochelle, New York.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 2/28/0212

CONTENTS

Acknowledgement

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

CHAPTER 1

Beginning

CHAPTER 2

Scheme

CHAPTER 3

Downfall

CHAPTER 4

Success

CHAPTER 6

War!

CHAPTER 7

Revenge

CHAPTER 9

Victory

CHAPTER 10

Tested

CHAPTER 11

Punished!

CHAPTER 11

Risen!

Unless the book is recovered, all of humanity is doomed. It was the Son of Man who was slain that recovered the book.

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to my kids and to all God’s little children.

Acknowledgement

First and foremost, I would like to thank the Lord for His grace and the great insight He has given me, first to develop a board game and then to write a book. I would not have written this book without certain important people and friends who have helped me along the way. Hence, I would like to thank my dear wife Danita Johnson who assisted me in transforming my board game and who gave me all the support I needed to finish this project. There are several other persons who contributed to this endeavor and whom I would like to also thank: Professor Millicent Waterman, Director of the Nyack College Writing Center, Manhattan campus who has always believed in me. My buddy and the greatest graphic artist Douglas Goodridge who has worked with me for several years on this project; my dear friend and former classmate Ms Sonja West, who edited the book and did a remarkable job in terms of expanding the story and pressing me to make the book better; and, finally, Randy Gallegos, my illustrator, who was very patient in executing my complex ideas in designing the characters.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

As a father, I looked for a way to share with my children God’s love for us, a love so great and so deep that He sent His only Son, who endured unimaginable pain and suffering to redeem us from the hands of the devil. But I could not find anything that would help children understand this great love story on their terms. So I created this storyline to help children and youth understand what Christ endured in order to bring us salvation.

I was particularly inspired by God’s redemptive work as it has been revealed throughout the Holy Bible and through history itself, right up through the present day. I also developed a board game to provide an interactive experience that would reinforce this great divine truth. Based on biblical narrative, I created the story and game not only to re-enact the great redeeming love of God, the Father and Jesus Christ, His Son, but also to declare that there was and is an enemy whose only desire is to destroy humanity.

The names of several of the main characters are based on the biblical narrative. For example, references to the Son of Man, the Most Evil One, and the Four Beasts may be found in Genesis 2:11-19; 3:16; Daniel 7:1-14; Ezekiel 28:12-19 and Revelation 9:1-4; 12:9; 20:8-10. The four beasts that are mentioned in Daniel 7, are terrible beasts that ruled the earth. I created the names Moordaw, Beelze, Azamagon and Cobraggondoom and expanded on their various functions.

The title, Son of Man is a self-designated title of Jesus and was used mostly by Him eighty-two times in the gospels. Some argued that Jesus’ use of the title shows the human element of Jesus just as Son of God shows His divine aspect. In Daniel 7, which was a particular inspiration for this story, the Son of Man was described as someone who took power away from the four beasts on the earth.

The Most Supreme Being is a title I created to portray God the Father. In the book, I listed several attributes that speak of God’s character. The Most Supreme Being is a Spirit, and He was not designed.

The Most Evil One is a title I also created to portray the devil. I based my narrative on Ezekiel 28:12-19 which describes his origin and rebellion against God and his ultimate ruin. I also took insights from Revelation19 to describe his final destruction.

Dear readers, I believe that Jesus Christ is God’s greatest gift to humanity. He is the most important aspect of our faith and walk with God. Because He loved us, Jesus Christ chose to lay down his life for us and redeem us. We had no power and ability to do it ourselves. Because of this great love, we now have hope and eternal life with Him. For those of you who may read this book but may not be in an intimate relationship and fellowship with Jesus, it is