The only ones there will be those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. Follow along online with bible verses from the message, a place to see dr. Fables and fake history preached by pastor steven l. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Every name of every person who would ever be born was in this book, rev. James smith, new park street church, london, 1849 the lord jesus christ is often represented in sacred scripture by the figure of a lamb, either to set forth the mildness, patience, and loveliness of his nature. The lambs book of life this book contains the names of those who are redeemed by the blood of jesus. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of. Books have been used from earliest times and, generally speaking, have served two purposes. The concept of a book was also used to portray gods allinclusive decree. Jan 02, 2020 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 you come across an important word or phrase in your reading, stop to search for other uses of that same word or phrase. As we have studied heaven, you will find that there is a book in heaven called the book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs.
Oct 02, 2014 when you come across an important word or phrase in your reading, stop to search for other uses of that same word or phrase. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. This is the reason jesus told his disciples to rejoice, luke 10. In the bible this most important book is mentioned many times. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Nothing impure will ever enter, nor will anyone who does what is shameful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Again and again the bible says that names are in this book of the lord, and blessed are those whose names are in his book. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of.
Theme song intro never ending story like all childhood movies, i have to give a disclaimer. The lord loves being the subject of your conversations, the object of your affections, and the center of your attention. How might one have his name blotted out of the book of life. Perhaps too often because we dont give enough thought to what we are saying to one another. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 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 lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of the redeemed whch will never be blotted out. The lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well.
God tells us very definitely how we may know our names are in the lambs book of life. Did you know the bible refers to a book like a roll book it is called the book of life. Heaven in deed assurance of ownership turning point. Sermons on the lambs book of life serminutes sermon. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world revelation. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. If your name is in the book because you gave your life to jesus then they will let. The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think.
This book records who has and who has not accepted jesus as. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. This is not a fairy tale, youve seen for yourself that the prophetic words of god that are recorded in this book hold up bible are 100% accurate and they will a. 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. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. The lambs book of life god is absolutely true to his word if he says hes going to do it its going to happen. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Mar 25, 2003 the lambs book of life god is absolutely true to his word if he says hes going to do it its going to happen. The lambs book of life and praying for the lost grace to you.
Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The lambs book of life, gods new covenant seek it not in the starry skies, nor in the sweet bye and bye seek it in a life transformed. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. When a sinner repents, their name is written in this book. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. There is reference made, for example, to the book of the wars of the lord numbers 21. Free access to sermons on lambs book of life, church sermons, illustrations on lambs book of life, and. 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.
Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. Once day when we get to heaven before they let us in they will check to make sure that our name is in the book of life. Being a christian means there are so many things, so many blessings to be happy about. John might have called the second resurrection, with regard to the godly, who have once before risen to a life with christ see on ver. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life.
What does the bible have to say about the book of life. The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. This content is part of a series the lambs book of life 9 of 12 series. Today on radio listen to todays radio message from dr. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the.
We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. Oct 01, 2017 the lambs book of life preached by pastor steven l. The book of life this is just carr theology so you can take is for what it is worth, but i am of the opinion that there is a book of life, or a book of the living. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. The lamb who has been slain from the creation of the world has a book in which are written all those who have been redeemed by his sacrifice. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. As christians, weve been given a genuine deed to heaventhe promise of eternal life, an inheritance, and a mansion that can never be foreclosed on.
Sermon by william branham the lambs book of life preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Lambs book of life sermon by robert sickler, philippians 4. This is his monument not in cold stone, not in chiseled marble, not in plaques of bronze, not in ancient parchments, not in weighty documents, but given by the very finger of god upon human hearts. Several books written for that reason are mentioned in the bible. A story where we are actual characters in the story isnt too far from the truth. The lambs book of life 560603 sermon preached by william. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place. The lambs book of life sermon by jim twamley, isaiah 53. Pastor anderson always brings good sermons, but this sunday he seems to really be on his game. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life.
Our ownership in christ is documented in the word of god, and our names are registered in the lambs book of life. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the blood of the lambjesus gives his word that he. The bible teaches us that anyone who believes that jesus is lord gets their name written in that book. The lambs book of life preached by pastor steven l. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. When we take into consideration what will transpire in the judgement it certainly is not unreasonable to believe god has recorded, in heaven. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. What does the bible say about sermon on lambs book of life.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. This sermon is a complement to the one i preached previously on 2 peter 1. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. In this lab, john piper briefly looks at six different verses to better understand the book of life. Jan 19, 2016 the book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. The lambs book of life 9 of 12 daniel rodgers sermon. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. But many christians fear that a thiefthe devilis going to rob them of. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms. Sermons on the lambs book of life serminutes sermon in a. I cant imagine the complexity required of a story with billions of characters with fully fleshed out stories of their own that all work together to tell the whole story. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. Apr 19, 2011 the lord loves being the subject of your conversations, the object of your affections, and the center of your attention.
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