To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. That is, it has a defining effect on ones responses. To have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. God the father, yahweh, has written a book, we learn here. If it is not true of you, you will never bow your knees before god and confess his name. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. Free access to sermons on book of life, church sermons, illustrations on book of life.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. What is recorded in the book of life will have a huge effect on every single human. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we. Is your name written in the book of life or just a churchs role. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3. The bible speaks of a book in heaven that lists the names of all the people who will. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Did you know the bible refers to a book like a roll book it is called the book of life. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. Dec 29, 2018 what is recorded in the book of life will have a huge effect on every single human.
No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. You cannot do anything beneficial for gods mission here on earth until your name is first written in his book of life. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. God joined your name to his name when you were baptized into christ. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation.
Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. When we come by faith to him, all our sins are transferred to him, and we are forgiven. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. This interactive exercise reveals six of these verses and tells you what god has to say about you. Dont trust in your own goodness, but trust christ and what he has done for you. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. Moses said to the lord, if thou wilt not forgive israel her sin, then blot me out of thy book which thou has written.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done.
May 20, 2007 i believe when a person is born, christ has written hisher name in the book of life. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. The job of every elder is to see that your name remains in that book, that it is not blotted out by disobedience. Nevertheless, it is a true description of all earthly things, efforts, honors, renown, achievements. Jan 19, 2016 to have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. If your name is not in the book of life, you arent going to heaven. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. To listen to his word, believe it, change your life, confess his name, and be baptized to wash away your sins. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. What is greater than having your name in the book of life. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. The joy of names written in heaven sermon on luke 10. His name, jesus of nazareth, king of the jewshis name would be written on a plaque nailed to a cross, so that your name would be written in heaven, in the lambs book of life. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3.
This sermon is a complement to the one i preached previously on 2 peter 1. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Even in the face of tragedy, inexplicable mental anguish and personal suffering, there is always joy in knowing that ones name is written in the lambs book of life. Is your name going to be found in the book of life. If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. Securing your eternity with him opens the way for your life on earth to really matter. The teaching here is that having ones name written in the book is effectual. The wind blows, the ripples flowand yout name is gone. Consider some steps that you should take in order to keep your name in the lambs book of life. If it is true that your name is written in the lambs book of life, when you hear the gospel, you will believe in jesus christ. If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because. At that time shall arise michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. In that book are names of persons his favor is upon, and whom he blessed, and whom he takes care of.
So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. When god opens the book of life will your name be written. No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book. Lambs book of life sermon by robert sickler, philippians 4.
The job of every elder is to see that your name remains in that book, that it. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. When you are born of god, not when you are born of you mother, but when you are born of god, then the lord writes your name down in the book of life. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there.
It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Is your name written in the book of life or just a churchs. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. Yes, we can know our names are written in gods bookbecause of christ. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring. Can someone whose name is not now written in the book do something, such as believe in jesus, so that hisher name will be written in the book. Seek to have your name written in the lambs book of life.
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