In this lab, john piper briefly looks at six different verses to better understand the book of life. One of the main things that i have learned growing up in god s. Over in the seventeenth chapter of the book of leviticus, the eleventh verse, this is one of the tremendous verses of the word of god. Tremendous events will take place prior to, and during, christs return to this earth.
Posted on june 2, 20 updated on may 31, 20 revelation 20 vs. Everybody has their name written in the book of life of s the blood of jesus was shed for. The mishap reportedly occurred near the end of osteens. 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. Which made me wonder, if my life were a sermon, what would it say.
There are seasons of life as well as reasons in life where we use our full names. If his life was a sermon, it was one of love, and courage, and compassion. No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book. Many of earths greatest sinners names are recorded in the book of life because they accepted gods offer of salvation. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. Lead us by his love to serve all those to whom the world offers no comfort and little help. It is the absence of ones name, not ones good works, that dooms a person. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the. Only those whose name i find written in this book of life will forever be in paradise chorus. But jacob, now that you have acknowledged the real you, now that you have owned up to your real name and your real character, i can change you, and i will bless you, and i will make a great nation out of you. Dont trust in your own goodness, but trust christ and what he has done for. Every name of every person who would ever be born was in this book, rev. On this feast of trumpets, the question for us today is does you name appear in the lambs book of life.
Since then we have given away over 350,000 copies, mostly to prisoners across america. Yes, we can know our names are written in gods bookbecause of christ. Lord god, your son came among us to serve and not be served, and to give his life for the world. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. 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.
A few months ago we opened the anchor book depot in chicago to give away copies of a simple gospel book called an anchor for the soul. Through us give hope to the hopeless, love to the unloved, peace to the troubled, and rest to the weary. If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. Have you noticed that through the years, styles of names have changed. Jesus said to them, when you pray, say, our father in heaven, may your name be kept holy or hallowed be your name 11. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. On many occasions jesus answered a question by asking a question. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. When we pray to god and use the name, father, it reminds us that god is like a. Margie warrell if your life were a sermon, what would it. In the bible this most important book is mentioned many times.
Nevertheless, it is a true description of all earthly things, efforts, honors, renown, achievements. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. We are to bring renown and glory and fame to him and to him alone. This god is holy god says to moses, take off your shoes vs. Does life get busy for us, unintentionally placing god in the back seat. At that time shall arise michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. The houses of the villagers had small walled courtyards where the sheep were kept. Another book was opened, which is the book of life rev 20. In other words, god had asked jacob his name because he wanted to know if jacob had truly been changed. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. This is not the first time this book has been mentioned in either the revelation or the rest of the bible. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. He used stories that his audience was familiar with.
Sunday sermon whose names are excluded from the book of. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. With all that you probably have going on in your life right now, why in the world should you give a hoot about whether or not your name is in. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to have his name erased from it. Well, let me say first of all the way that you wont be added to that book. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration.
Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. This is your life sermon by evangelist lester roloff. 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. The wind blows, the ripples flowand yout name is gone. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book. Rick ezell is the pastor of first baptist greer, south carolina. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life.
We did not evolve from animals, but we share gods nature. This is the god who knows us, the god who calls us by name. Because each family had only a few sheep, a shepherd for each. Heaven is my home, i long to be there sermon by john chibwe. To listen to his word, believe it, change your life, confess his name, and be baptized to wash away your sins. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. The job of every elder is to see that your name remains in that book, that it is not blotted out by disobedience. Some of you go by a nickname that someone hung on you for various reasons. When you come across an important word or phrase in your reading, stop to search for other uses of that same word or phrase.
So the question is being asked, are you in the book, meaning is you found written in the book of life in heaven. Instead of life coming from nonliving matter, life came from life the eternally living god. The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. When we come by faith to him, all our sins are transferred to him, and we are forgiven. Some of you were named after some famous person or a beloved member of your family.
The book of life is the heavenly record gods book a. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. The book of life everyone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. My life over the last few days week, months, years has been particularly hectic. The first thing moses learns is that he is in the presence of a holy god. Is your name going to be found in the book of life. When god opens the book of life will your name be written.
You can have at 1,000 friends or a 1,000 fans on facebook, but if you are not written in the book of life in heaven, you are on your way to be cast into the lake of fire. 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. Entrance into the book of life cannot be bought, earned or inherited here is the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints rather than eternal security sermon by peter masters. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. If so, our names are in jeopardy of being blotted out of the book of life. 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. Jesus said, come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and i will give you rest.
I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. You know, that is a wonderful feeling to know that there is finally something that you and i have control over. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we urge you to take a few minutes to work through this exercise. The sermon spoke to this, but when we stood to sing the song that was not listed in the worship program, i knew that god was singing for me. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. Did you know the bible refers to a book like a roll book it is called the book of life. Call upon it in every time of need physical, emotional, spiritual, whatever. Houston, txcalling the incident an unfortunate choice of words and a momentary lapse in judgment, pastor joel osteen issued a public apology monday for using the lords name in his sunday morning sermon. Now, i am living in largo, fl with my wife, daughter, soninlaw and three grandchildren and i still enjoy traveling to the different church areas throughout florida.
Is your name in the book of life lyrics nathaniel bassey. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in. Seek to have your name written in the lambs book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. God never fails, because his name is above all names phil. Also another book was opened, which is the 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.
The power of names by david lose craft of preaching. Jesus used simple parables or short stories to get a point across or to convey a message. The lambs book of life preached by pastor steven l. Christ himself determines whether the names that are recorded in the book of life remain in that record and are supported by his confession that they belong to him at the day of judgment. This is a continuation of a ministry that started seven years ago. The babylon bee is your trusted source for christian news satire. God tells us very definitely how we may know our names are in the lambs book of life. Joel osteen apologizes for using lords name in sermon. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is. Depending on which culture or society you live in, your name will be different. To appreciate this parable it is important to understand its setting in a small jewish village. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. The ultimate purpose of every human being is to get his name in the book of life and keep it in that book by living a well pleasing life to god. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names.
Sometimes i find myself juggling so many balls that i forget the reason why i decided to carry those balls in the first. Some of you have special names that you call members of. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. Speaking to god, moses said, oh, these people have committed a. Sermon text you shall be called by a new name first. There are many life changing examples in the word of god. Flipping the pages of this great book this brother gave a puzzled gaze he saw the names of prophets,saints and marthys. This sermon is a complement to the one i preached previously on 2 peter 1. Is your name in this book of life is your name in this book of life yeah ta da da,ta da da da,ta da da da da da da verse 2. Living things reproduce after their own kind, because god created them that way. Rick has earned a doctor of ministry in preaching from. Those whose names do not appear in the book are cast into the lake of fire.
916 500 1281 152 1303 173 897 417 361 132 159 650 1230 292 996 421 317 505 655 479 645 1518 1520 44 997 399 4 860 15 1535 1400 111 921 375 627 1497 648 666 1011 272 157 146 935 774