To have one’s name
written in the Book of Life means that the names of the believers in the Lord,
who are clothed in the righteousness of Jesus Christ, will have everlasting
life. These are those who overcame the trials and tribulations and were
faithful to the end. Once a name is written in the Book of Life, Jesus promises
that he will never blot it out, giving them eternal security.
He that
overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out
his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father,
and before his angels. Revelation 3:5 KJV
The Book of Life
is a book in which all those who have been redeemed and have been washed by the
blood of Jesus Christ, are recorded. It is the Book of Life, in which the names
of the Apostles and Paul's co-workers are written in heaven.
Notwithstanding
in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice,
because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20 KJV
And I
intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in
the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names
are in the book of life. Philippians 4:3 KJV
Moses offered to
have his name blotted out of the Book of Life so that the Israelites could be
forgiven of their sins.
And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said,
Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin--;
and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
And the Lord said unto Moses, Whosoever hath
sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book. Exodus 32:31-33 KJV
Is your name written in the Book of Life?
In order to answer the question, please examine yourself according to God’s
laws (the Ten Commandments). If you tell a lie, that makes you a liar (Proverbs 12:22). If you’ve used God’s name in
vain, you’re a blasphemer (Exodus 20:7).
If you steal anything, regardless of its value, you’re a thief (Leviticus 19:11). If you hate someone, you’re a
murderer at heart (1 John 3:15). If
you’ve looked with lust, you’re committing adultery at heart (Matthew 5:27,28). It is not only breaking the Ten
Commandments but also knowing what is right and not doing it (James 4:17).
We have all sinned against the Almighty
God. This applies to all of humanity and will also apply once we reach the age
of accountability and understand what is right and wrong. That is why we all
die because of our sins.
But the scripture hath concluded
all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them
that believe. Galatians 3:22 KJV
That as sin hath reigned unto
death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by
Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:21 KJV
Again, the Book of Life is a book in which
all those who have been redeemed and have been washed by the blood of Jesus
Christ, are recorded. On the cross, He bore all of humanity's sins, but only
those who appropriate the atonement will inherit eternal life. This happens
when you repent, believe, and trust in Jesus Christ alone, in His death,
burial, and resurrection, His holy and precious blood shed on the cross will
cleanse you from all of your sins. You will be filled with the Holy Spirit and
born again from within (change inwardly).
In whom we have redemption
through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his
grace; Ephesians 1:7 KJV
You should be
aware of the importance of having your name written in the Book of Life,
because if not, hell is waiting, and that is not God’s will for you. So please
make the right decision about where you will go after you die; your soul is
precious to God. You are not guaranteed tomorrow; now is the day of salvation.
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.Revelation 20:14-15 KJV
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV
Blessings in Christ,
David & Gay
