How can we ensure our names are recorded in God's "book" today? The Promise of the Heavenly Registry God speaks of a real, literal record in heaven—the Book of Life. It is God’s roll call of the redeemed, a guarantee of eternal citizenship in His kingdom (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 20:15). Our Key Verse: Overcomers and the Book “He who overcomes will likewise be dressed in white. 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.” (Revelation 3:5) Why the Book Matters • Eternity hinges on it: “If anyone’s name was not found in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:15) • It is the ground of present joy: “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20) How to Ensure Your Name Is Written • Trust Christ alone for salvation – “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith… not by works.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) – Receive Him personally: “To all who did receive Him… He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12) • Repent and believe the gospel – Jesus’ call remains: “Repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15) – Faith is heart-level dependence, not mere assent (Romans 10:9-10). • Persevere as an overcomer – Genuine faith endures: “We are His house if we hold firmly to our confidence.” (Hebrews 3:6) – Overcoming is evidence, not self-powered heroics; it flows from new birth (1 John 5:4). • Rely on the Spirit’s sealing – “Having believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” (Ephesians 1:13) – The Spirit’s fruit (Galatians 5:22-23) validates our new life. Living with Assurance • Affirm Scripture’s promise—God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). • Examine yourself in light of the gospel (2 Corinthians 13:5). • Rest in Christ’s advocacy: “I will confess his name before My Father.” (Revelation 3:5) Daily Practices that Confirm Our Faith • Stay in the Word—faith grows by hearing (Romans 10:17). • Engage in fellowship—belonging strengthens perseverance (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Walk in obedience—love for Christ shows up in keeping His commands (John 14:15). • Share the hope—confession of Christ before people aligns with Christ’s confession of us (Matthew 10:32). The sure way to have your name recorded is simple yet profound: turn from sin, place your full trust in the finished work of Jesus, and continue walking with Him in the power of the Spirit. Everyone who does so finds their name eternally, unalterably penned in God’s Book of Life. |
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