If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he. On most occasions where the lamb s book of life is mentioned it refers to the register of those who have been chosen for salvation from eternity past. There we read, but nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. 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 holy spirit abides in no life that is not covered by the blood. It is the book of life of the lamb slain, for the purchase price of it was his own life. Only then can there be an entrance into heaven revelation 21. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life. 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. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life. Did you know the bible refers to a book like a roll book it is called the book of life.
The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance john. Book of life sermon illustrations under the trees of life in a corner of the protestant cemetery in rome is the grave of the english poet john keats, with the inscription, here lies one whose. The lambs book of life 560603 sermon preached by william. The lambs book of life 9 of 12 daniel rodgers sermon. That means that he wants their names in the book of life b. Free access to sermons on lambs book of life, church sermons, illustrations on lambs book of life, and. Our name in this eternal book is the identification for all of gods saints. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. 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. See lambs book of life instances in the king james version kjv. If you accept jesus as your saviour, your name already is written in the lamb s book of life.
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 father, the son, and the holy ghost knows every name in this book. Those not found in the book were cast into the lake of fire. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. The term appears in both the old testament and new. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
It includes all whose lives have been willingly and cheerfully offered on the altar of love. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. Lambs book of life sermon by dennis williams, matthew 6. 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. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life. The lambs book of life 21217 captured live on ustream at. Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. If your name is in the book because you gave your life to jesus then they will let. Lambs book of life, there should also be progress in every area of our lives through surrender to the will of god.
Each one is written to offer some insight, to give some new direction, or to reaffirm. New living translation nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. Book of life there is no end to book writing and making books. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The very phrase the lamb s book of life is a declaration of this, and distinguishes it from every other list of names that was ever written. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. To not be deceived in this final hour all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb.
Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Each one is written to offer some insight, to give some new direction, or to reaffirm some old. When a sinner repents, their name is written in this book. I think this is the second reason god tells us about the book of life, or specifically doesnt tell us whose names are not in the book of life. What does the bible have to say about the book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. This is not a fairy tale, youve seen for yourself that the prophetic words of god that are recorded in this book. The lambs book of life and praying for the lost grace to you. The lambs book of life sermon by jim twamley, isaiah 53. The lambs book of life this book contains the names of those who are redeemed by the blood of jesus. Follow along online with bible verses from the message, a place to see dr. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god.
If your name is in the book, the blood of the lamb guarantees your eternal life. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. When we take into consideration what will transpire in the judgement it certainly is not unreasonable to believe god has recorded, in heaven. In this lab, john piper briefly looks at six different verses to better understand the book of life. The greatest place of all is in the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his. Today on radio listen to todays radio message from dr. Each hearer should desire to have their name in the book of life and the lamb s book of life revelations eternal list book of life sermon outline by kevin cauley explaining the book of life. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. This is the reason jesus told his disciples to rejoice, luke 10. We must recognize that there is nothing we can do to save our souls, but must wholly trust in jesus who bore our sins and paid the penalty we deserved.
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. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Sermon by william branham the lambs book of life preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Find lamb s book of life sermons and illustrations.
The bible teaches us that anyone who believes that jesus is lord gets their name written in that book. If it is not true of you, you will never bow your knees before god and confess his name. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. Is there a difference between the book of life and 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.
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. But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb s 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. This sermon is a complement to the one i preached previously on 2 peter 1. Lambs book of life sermon by robert sickler, philippians 4. The devil and every demon knows that our names are recorded in the lambs book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Free access to sermons on lamb s book of life, church sermons, illustrations on lamb s book of life, and powerpoints for preaching on lamb s book of life. This book records who has and who has not accepted jesus as their savior.
On most occasions where the lambs book of life is mentioned it refers to the register of those who have been chosen for salvation from eternity past. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. It is the glorious company of those who have suffered with christ. The book of life is a record written by god before the creation of the world, listing people who will live forever in the kingdom of heaven. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. Sermons on the lambs book of life serminutes sermon in a. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Cities in john s day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Eric hicks lambs book of life december 30, 2018 introduction. The lambs book of life preached by pastor steven l.
There are many prestigious places to have our names written. If it is true that your name is written in the lamb s book of life, when you hear the gospel, you will believe in jesus christ. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. 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. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. How might one have his name blotted out of the book of life. September 2018 and i saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. The only ones there will be those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lamb s book of life. The book of life is called the book of the life of the lamb. The concept of a book was also used to portray gods allinclusive decree. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. If i were to give you a book entitled the book of the life of george washington, you would understand at once that it is a biography or an autobiography of the life. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. Sermon points a surrendered life begins at salvation. Oct 01, 2017 the lambs book of life preached by pastor steven l. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. The lamb s book of life this book contains the names of those who are redeemed by the blood of jesus. I believe a christian will know the witness in their spirit when they meet a saint recorded by the holy ghost. Here is the link to thousands more sermons from pastor anderson. The other thing that is emotional is the knowledge that some names will not be in jesus book of life. Fables and fake history preached by pastor steven l. The lambs book of life rivers of joy baptist church. This content is part of a series the lamb s book of life 9 of 12 series.
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