Websters bible translation notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there. Kjv notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you. This is why jesus told the disciples, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. What does it mean to have your name written in the book.
Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirit our subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in the heaven. 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. Marvel that i would claim you as my child, for your parents are sinful just as you are. Rejoice that your name is written in the book of life. Jun 28, 2011 bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life.
When the disciples of jesus returned from their mission, they rejoiced that even the demons were subject to them, but jesus reminds them of what they should really be rejoicing over. Notwithstanding, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject unto you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in the heavens. Rejoice that your name is written in the book of life march 29, 2020. If it is true that your name is written in the lambs book of life, when you hear the gospel, you.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. When we come by faith to him, all our sins are transferred to him, and we are forgiven. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. Meditate on the scriptures that are the source of your authority in jesus christ.
At the final judgment, that book is checked first to see if the accuseds name is in it. Dont rejoice that demons are subject to you but rejoice that you are washed in the blood of jesus. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is. In this we should rejoice, just as jesus told his disciples in luke 10. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. Rejoice that your name is written in heaven jesus is. Remember that when you pray, you do not come to a thunderous unapproachable mountain like the israelites did when they trembled with fear at sinai. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. The joy of names written in heaven sermon on luke 10. Your name, dear friend, your name is written in heaven.
For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Yes, we can know our names are written in gods bookbecause of christ. Mar 29, 2020 rejoice that your name is written in the book of life. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Howbeit in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you. Rejoice that your names are written in heaven daily. Please write my name in the book of life and give me power to sin no more. Rejoice that your names are written in the book of life.
To be sure, it will be a fearful thing if your name is not written in that book. Our dear lord jesus taught us to rejoice at all times because our name is written in heaven. 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. Marvel that i am your god and hath called your name at that baptism, writing your name in that.
I ask that you wash me in the blood of jesus and make me clean. Verses 2537 if we speak of eternal life, and the way to it, in a careless manner, we take the name of god in vain. And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Your name in this book places you in the royal family. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who has sinned against me i will blot out of my book. The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. The episode reminded me of another kind of manifestthe book of life. Good shepherd lutheran church and school pastor robert hartman sunday july 7, 20 sermon text. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3.
The joyful return 19 see, i have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. In luke 10, jesus sent his disciples on an evangelistic mission. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3.
Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. 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. Rejoice that your name is written in heaven i love. Scripture to life similarly, we have the guinness book of world records which records the names of people who display extraordinary talents. Point of focus for the week book of life, enter the kingdom of god, lambs book of life, names, rejoice that your names are written in 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. Rejoice that your name is written in heaven i love praise. Apr 27, 2020 why should they rejoice in this if everyones name is written in heaven before the foundation of the earth. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. It is good to have your name written in the book of life the apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Dont rejoice that demons are subject to you but rejoice that you are washed in the. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.
The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. Jesus isnt saying it is wrong to rejoice that we have authority over demons. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. This is a standard way of speaking in biblical times. Nevertheless, dont rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Rejoice that your names are written in heaven st paul. That names once entered into the book does not mean that. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. At a time judas name was written in the book of life luke 10. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits. What is required to have your name written in heven.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Luke 1020 its good to see your name in lights, but, you should. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Exodus, isaiah, jeremiah, job, john, luke, revelation, romans. No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book. Jesus christ alludes to the book of life in luke 10.
Whats to rejoice about if judas name is there as well as johns. It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not. Youngs literal translation but, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subjected to you, but rejoice rather that your names were written in the heavens. Name all of the sins that you have not repented from, or confessed before, even those from childhood. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. You know, that is a wonderful feeling to know that there is finally something that you and i have control over. The solution i would suggest at this stage of my understanding is that the term book or book of life does not have a uniform meaning in scripture. Did you know the bible refers to a book like a roll book it is called the book of life. Youve got a place reserved there with your name written on it. 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. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you. Names can be blotted out of the book of life if the person falls into sin. But it would not account for why jesus said, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. When i corrected the disciples for their rejoicing over demons being cast out, they did not realize how heavy these words were.
May they be erased from the book of life and not listed with the righteous. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. In chapter 20, at the final judgment, anyone whose name is not found written in the book of life is thrown into the lake of fire. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven. Rejoice in your salvation rejoice in what jesus has done for you. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who.
Feb 04, 2020 nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirit our subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in the heaven. This is absolutely the one solitary record of every soul that belongs to the lord. However, your real source of joy isnt merely that these spirits submit to your authority, but that your names are written in the journals of heaven and that you belong to gods kingdom. 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. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Likewise, in heaven too, there are books which record your name and your activities. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. When god opens the book of life will your name be written. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. On their return, they happily reported their success. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Show audio player save audio introduction michael ngubane. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved. All who are supposed to be written in his book are written there, as it was always gods purpose to save them. And he will call your name when christ returns and raises you from the dead. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. So, seek gods grace to live a righteous life in his sight, by obeying his statutes. Marvel that i am your god and hath called your name at that baptism, writing your name in that book of life, redeeming you by that blood of my son.
Dont trust in your own goodness, but trust christ and what he has done for you. The book of life is the book jesus is talking about when he says, rejoice that your names are written in heaven. You become a citizen of heaven when your name is recorded. No one will ever love god and his neighbour with any measure. The book of life is gods book which contains all the names of the saved people. First, we need to know the awesome truth about this book. Therefore, we know from scripture that god does not blot anyones name out of his book of life.