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Q4. (20:12-15) Here is a serious question for each of us -- not one we should respond to with pat answers. What assurance do you have that your name is written in the Book of Life?
Q4. Written in the Book of Life
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Posted 04 November 2003 - 01:33 PM
The Bible tells us if we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and confess Him withour mouth we shall be saved. This is just the beginning. If we believe and are saved we will act like it. We will walk the walk and talk the talk. We will carry out the great commission, "Go and teach all nations". We will put God first in our lives and make all decisions based on the Word. We will love as He loves, help as He helps and walk in the way He walks. Our first and last and every thought of the day should be "What does God's Word tell us about that?" All decisions should be made based on the Word and after prayer. To my mind theree then is no question of where my name is written.
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Posted 05 November 2003 - 12:19 PM
Q4. (20:12-15) Here is a serious question for each of us -- not one we should respond to with pat answers. What assurance do you have that your name is written in the Book of Life?
It may be a "pat answer", but I truly believe it! I accepted Him as, not only my Savior, but as my Lord of my life! I have shared that with others, taught His love for us to those in the Bible studies I led in Far East Russia as well as to the children in the orphanages there. Therefore, I have told others (with my mouth) that He is my Lord and invited them to join me in praising Him! He said He would stand up for me if I was not ashamed to stand up for Him! Jesus is honorable! He does what He says He will! Why should I doubt that my name is in His Book of Life? Someone said "He is honorable and does not lie!" I would not dishonor Him by doubting His Word!
It may be a "pat answer", but I truly believe it! I accepted Him as, not only my Savior, but as my Lord of my life! I have shared that with others, taught His love for us to those in the Bible studies I led in Far East Russia as well as to the children in the orphanages there. Therefore, I have told others (with my mouth) that He is my Lord and invited them to join me in praising Him! He said He would stand up for me if I was not ashamed to stand up for Him! Jesus is honorable! He does what He says He will! Why should I doubt that my name is in His Book of Life? Someone said "He is honorable and does not lie!" I would not dishonor Him by doubting His Word!
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Posted 05 November 2003 - 03:13 PM
The Bible says in 1 John 4:13 - That John was writing this epistle so we would know that we have eternal life. He was writing against false teachers who were promoting Gnosticism and salvation belief other than Jesus. The gist of the letter was that we could know by believing that Jesus came by water and blood and that God has given us eternal life in his Son. If we have the Son we have life. We can know we have the Son because we love our neighbors as ourselves and because we keep God's instructions. God gave us the perfect example of love by coming in the flesh to die for us and likewise we should lay down our lives for our brethren. It is an act of will, to give to someone in need, not just those folks in our lives, but all folks that the Spirit brings to us.
Can we be sure? the answer is yes. It doesn't mean that we will not slip and commit a sin - - we will - - but the key is that it is not habitual - - it is not a lifestyle or a thought process for us. We should not let our heart condemn us when we don’t live up to the expectations; it is our character that God looks at the pattern of our lives.
Can we be sure? the answer is yes. It doesn't mean that we will not slip and commit a sin - - we will - - but the key is that it is not habitual - - it is not a lifestyle or a thought process for us. We should not let our heart condemn us when we don’t live up to the expectations; it is our character that God looks at the pattern of our lives.
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Posted 05 November 2003 - 03:41 PM
Pastor Ralph, on Oct 31 2003, 06:02 PM, said:
Q4. (20:12-15) Here is a serious question for each of us -- not one we should respond to with pat answers. What assurance do you have that your name is written in the Book of Life?
I know my name is written in the book of life because our Lord is my life. (Romans 5)I may not have all the talents in the world and I may not be the best preacher or teacher. But I walk the walk. Yes, I stumble at times, but I confess, repent and continue on. Jesus Christ is my foundation and I let people know. Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” I use the gifts He has given to me to further the gospel as much as I can. I try to touch people where they are at, so they can understand. Some people I am not gifted in reaching, but I can at least plant seeds for another to come by and give them water. Every part of the body working together to bring people to Jesus. It’s a joint effort.
God Bless
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Posted 05 November 2003 - 04:00 PM
I hope and pray for it every day of my life and know that it is God's will for me. It is one of the glorious things about accepting Jesus into my life and thanking God that He sent his son to die on the Cross for MY sins.
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Posted 05 November 2003 - 07:25 PM
The Holy Scriptures tell us that if we believe, follow the Commandemnts, put God first in our lives, share the word of God, Teach the word of God, and ask for forgiveness of our sins that we would not have to question whether our name is written in the book of life or not. When we have to wonder or worry then that only means that there are alot of things we are not doing as Christians, as Child of God.
Wisdom is a tree of life to those taking hold of it. Proverbs 3:18.
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Posted 06 November 2003 - 12:05 AM
This is a little simplistic but I figure even on my darkest day that God is not
going to let go of me and I'm not letting go of Him so we are bound into eternity forever
susan
going to let go of me and I'm not letting go of Him so we are bound into eternity forever
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Posted 06 November 2003 - 01:54 PM
I have ask the forgiveness of my sins and Jesus is just and faithful to forgive those that ask. I know without any dough that Jesus lives in my heart and he is my Lord and my Savior, He is the son of the living God and no one or anything can ever change what is in my heart. He gave all a measure of faith as long as we hold to that faith and trust in him stay true to his word we shall reign with him in heaven. Do not let go of your faith that is the one thing that Satan seeks from us, if he can make you dough then he has won your soul.
1Jo 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Jhn 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
THANK YOU JESUS FOR SALVATION, FAITH AND MERCY. HALLELUJAH
1Jo 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Jhn 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
THANK YOU JESUS FOR SALVATION, FAITH AND MERCY. HALLELUJAH
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Posted 06 November 2003 - 02:26 PM
God's Word says if we believe on the name of the Son of God we shall be saved. I have done that and He is Lord of my life. I placed my trust in Him and my life was changed transformed from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. When the roll is called up yonder I will be there!
I love you all!!
God Bless
Jen
I love you all!!
God Bless
Jen
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Posted 06 November 2003 - 03:09 PM
NKJV) John 5:24 " Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
(NKJV) Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
NKJV) John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
NKJV) Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; [it is] the gift of God,
We are all given a measure of faith and with that faith through grace Jesus has forgiven us and we are not joint heirs with Jesus and shall reign with him forever nothing or no one can take your faith from you. It is your free will to except or not except and I except and believe the word of God.
(NKJV) Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
NKJV) John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
NKJV) Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; [it is] the gift of God,
We are all given a measure of faith and with that faith through grace Jesus has forgiven us and we are not joint heirs with Jesus and shall reign with him forever nothing or no one can take your faith from you. It is your free will to except or not except and I except and believe the word of God.
God bless,
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Posted 07 November 2003 - 03:20 PM
We are saved by Grace. The grace of a Loving God.
We are saved by faith. Faith in the Lord Jesus the Christ.
For there is no other name in heaven or on earth by which we can be saved.
Acts 16:29The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household."
If we believe and stand firm then our unsaved family will be saved as well. Halleluia!
We are saved by faith. Faith in the Lord Jesus the Christ.
For there is no other name in heaven or on earth by which we can be saved.
Acts 16:29The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you and your household."
If we believe and stand firm then our unsaved family will be saved as well. Halleluia!
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Posted 11 November 2003 - 02:23 AM
I know my name is written in the Book of life because I accepted him as a child, but also because as a young adult I gave my relationship with God to a new level. A deeper level. He has taken me deeper into the holy of holies than I have ever been before.
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Posted 13 November 2003 - 02:19 AM
I know that I am saved and I am a born again christian.
I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I believe in my heart and have confess with my mouth that he is Lord. I believe Jesus is the only begotten son of God that gave His life for my and your sins. He gave his life that we might have everlasting life. I believe he rose and now rules in the heavens.
I believe He is soon to return. Before God's word fail heaven and earth shall pass away. According to what has been said, I accept Jesus and live accorcing to His word, my name is written into the book of life. Thank God for the gift of life!
I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I believe in my heart and have confess with my mouth that he is Lord. I believe Jesus is the only begotten son of God that gave His life for my and your sins. He gave his life that we might have everlasting life. I believe he rose and now rules in the heavens.
I believe He is soon to return. Before God's word fail heaven and earth shall pass away. According to what has been said, I accept Jesus and live accorcing to His word, my name is written into the book of life. Thank God for the gift of life!
Rejoice always , pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you........1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Posted 13 November 2003 - 10:15 PM
I know that my name is in the "book of life" because I accepted Jesus as my Savior when I was between the ages of 11-13. It was during a vacation bible school.
After explaining the gospel, the pastor asked all those who wanted to accept Jesus into their hearts to come forward. I was one of the ones that did.
I confessed that I was a sinner, accepting by faith that only Jesus was capable of taking the punishment for my sins. Thru the blood of Christ my sins were forgiven, Jesus became my Savior and later my Lord, and at that moment my name was added to the "book of life."
I have to confess that I don't always allow Christ to reign in every aspects of my life, but little by little I'm learning to yield.
After explaining the gospel, the pastor asked all those who wanted to accept Jesus into their hearts to come forward. I was one of the ones that did.
I confessed that I was a sinner, accepting by faith that only Jesus was capable of taking the punishment for my sins. Thru the blood of Christ my sins were forgiven, Jesus became my Savior and later my Lord, and at that moment my name was added to the "book of life."
I have to confess that I don't always allow Christ to reign in every aspects of my life, but little by little I'm learning to yield.
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Posted 21 November 2003 - 03:27 AM
Assurance that my name is written in "The Lambs Book of Life"? Gods word is Truth and Life.John 3:16,For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Jesus revealed,that the kingdom would come to the whole world.
~The entire gospel comes to a focus in this verse.
~Receive this new life by Faith.
~To Believe,is more than intellectual agreement(mental power of understanding)that Jesus is God,knowing he alone can save us,putting our trust and confidence in him.
~It is to put Jesus Christ in charge of our present plans and eternal destiny.
~Believing is trusting in his word,and relying on him for the power to change.
What I do know is Gods ultimate victory over evil is found in the pages of the Bible"His Holy Word"which is a lamp unto my feet,and a light into my path.
Death is defeated,believers live forever with God.Amen
Jesus revealed,that the kingdom would come to the whole world.
~The entire gospel comes to a focus in this verse.
~Receive this new life by Faith.
~To Believe,is more than intellectual agreement(mental power of understanding)that Jesus is God,knowing he alone can save us,putting our trust and confidence in him.
~It is to put Jesus Christ in charge of our present plans and eternal destiny.
~Believing is trusting in his word,and relying on him for the power to change.
What I do know is Gods ultimate victory over evil is found in the pages of the Bible"His Holy Word"which is a lamp unto my feet,and a light into my path.
Death is defeated,believers live forever with God.Amen
Posted 21 November 2003 - 04:50 AM
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Posted 24 November 2003 - 06:14 PM
I am a born and born again christian , living in the body of Christ,actively participating in the corporate worship and trying to live a life acceptable to the Lord. However all this does not give me the total assurance about my name in the book of life. It would be only by the grace and love and the redemtive power of the blood of Jesus Christ, that assures me of my salvation and inclusion in the book of life.