How does this verse influence our approach to evangelism and discipleship? The Straightforward Verdict of Revelation 20:15 Revelation 20:15: “And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” •Final, irreversible judgment •No middle ground—only two possible destinies •Names recorded (or not) in the Book of Life determine eternity Why This Fuels Urgent Evangelism •Urgency replaces indifference ◦2 Corinthians 5:11: “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others.” •Clarity replaces vagueness ◦John 14:6: only one way to the Father •Courage replaces hesitation ◦Acts 4:20: “For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” •Compassion replaces complacency ◦Jude 23: “save others by snatching them from the fire” How This Shapes Intentional Discipleship •Discipleship is not optional add-on; it’s preparation for eternity ◦Matthew 28:19–20: Jesus commands both evangelizing and teaching •Doctrine matters ◦Acts 2:42: early believers devoted to apostles’ teaching •Holiness matters ◦Hebrews 12:14: “without holiness no one will see the Lord” •Persistence matters ◦Galatians 6:9: “let us not grow weary in doing good” Practical Steps for Today’s Witness 1.Pray for specific, lost individuals by name. 2.Share the gospel plainly—sin, cross, resurrection, faith. 3.Use Scripture in conversation; God’s Word carries authority (Romans 10:17). 4.Offer clear invitations to repent and believe. 5.Plug new believers into life-on-life mentoring: Bible reading, prayer, obedience. Encouragement from Related Passages •2 Peter 3:9—God’s patience reveals His heart for salvation. •John 3:18—“Whoever does not believe stands condemned already,” underscoring need for faith. •1 Timothy 2:4—God “desires all men to be saved,” motivating our outreach. •Luke 15—the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, reminding us of every soul’s worth. Living in Light of Eternity •Eternal destiny is settled in this life—so proclaim Christ now. •Every disciple you train today can become a multiplier tomorrow. •Let the reality of Revelation 20:15 keep your heart tender, your message clear, and your feet moving toward those who still need their names written in the Book of Life. |
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