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. When we come by faith to him, all our sins are transferred to him, and we are forgiven. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. Is your name written in the book of life or just a churchs role. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. To listen to his word, believe it, change your life, confess his name, and be baptized to wash away your sins. 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. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Is your name going to be found in the book of life. Seek to have your name written in the lambs book of life. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Dont trust in your own goodness, but trust christ and what he has done for you. Free access to sermons on book of life, church sermons, illustrations on book of life. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. Moses said to the lord, if thou wilt not forgive israel her sin, then blot me out of thy book which thou has written.
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. God the father, yahweh, has written a book, we learn here. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the. The job of every elder is to see that your name remains in that book, that it is not blotted out by disobedience. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. This sermon is a complement to the one i preached previously on 2 peter 1. If your name is not in the book of life, you arent going to heaven. The wind blows, the ripples flowand yout name is gone. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. 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. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. If it is not true of you, you will never bow your knees before god and confess his name. If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever.
Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. 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. May 20, 2007 i believe when a person is born, christ has written hisher name in the book of life. It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not.
Jan 19, 2016 to have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of.
If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. When god opens the book of life will your name be written. 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. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
Jan 02, 2020 in fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The teaching here is that having ones name written in the book is effectual. Our dear lord jesus taught us to rejoice at all times because our name is written in heaven. God joined your name to his name when you were baptized into christ. 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. 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. The job of every elder is to see that your name remains in that book, that it. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved.
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. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. This interactive exercise reveals six of these verses and tells you what god has to say about you. In that book are names of persons his favor is upon, and whom he blessed, and whom he takes care of. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Dec 29, 2018 what is recorded in the book of life will have a huge effect on every single human. What is recorded in the book of life will have a huge effect on every single human. No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book.
What is greater than having your name in the book of life. That is, it has a defining effect on ones responses. The lambs book of life 9 of 12 daniel rodgers sermon. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring. 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. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there. 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. Yes, we can know our names are written in gods bookbecause of christ. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. You know, that is a wonderful feeling to know that there is finally something that you and i have control over. Lambs book of life sermon by robert sickler, philippians 4. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written.
The bible speaks of a book in heaven that lists the names of all the people who will. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. At that time shall arise michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. 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. Is your name written in the book of life or just a churchs. 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. You cannot do anything beneficial for gods mission here on earth until your name is first written in his book of life. Dec 22, 2006 if your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast. The joy of names written in heaven sermon on luke 10.
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