THE BOOK OF LIFE; THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK IN LIFE

I was wondering which book will go for the most important in this life, and found out such a book should be the one that will be opened last with regards to a person’s life…the book that determines where a man will spend the rest of his life in eternity (Heaven or Hell). And that book is called THE BOOK OF LIFE. It is a book that has no bias or favourite; a book that can never be wrong; a book that will never be contested or appealed against…its stand is an eternal final. It is a book that has the final say over a man’s life. It is possible for the world to celebrate a man; for his name to be number one on the church’s register; for his name to be on the entrance of the church, and possibly the church is named after him…and then it is possible for that man’s name not to be in the book of life. This should be the most important book in life.

“And whosoever was not found written in the BOOK OF LIFE was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelations 20:15, Upper case mine).

No man was born with his name in the book of life…but everyone who comes into this world has his name in the book of records. This book of record (not book of life) has the entire details of a man’s life from birth to death. It has his name, address (old and present), and keeps records of his sins both secret and open with accurate details of the place and time they were committed. Should that man pass through life without accepting Jesus as personal Lord and Saviour, his name never reflects in the Book of Life…and judgment is set already; “And whosoever was not found written in the BOOK OF LIFE was cast into the lake of fire”. If during the man’s life he accepts the gift of salvation, his name is written in the Book of Life. That point coincides with the point when joy happens in Heaven (over one sinner that repents, Luke 15:7). This is the point when the construction of his Heavenly mansion begins.

Continuing, when somebody whose name entered the book of life now goes back to sin, the name drops from the Book of Life, and should that man die at that moment, he has missed Heaven because “And whosoever was not found written in the BOOK OF LIFE was cast into the lake of fire”. Revelation came about a young man who fell into sin and fell asleep from where he died, and on reaching the gate of Heaven, Jesus told him that 30 minutes ago, his name was still in the Book of Life but was removed because of the sin. Let me explain briefly two (2) points; Firstly, it is error and heresy when people say that ‘once saved, forever saved and no possibility of falling from grace’…this is a lie from the pit of hell. That someone’s name entered the Book of Life does not mean it cannot be removed… “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!” (Romans 6:1, 2a). And secondly, there are people who will get to the gate of Heaven but be re-directed to Hell, while some will not even get to see the gate of Heaven. What is involved? “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3)…Note: SEE. Anyone who was never Born Again cannot SEE the gate of Heaven, they are directed to Hell. And then, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5)…NOTE: ENTER. There is a difference between SEEing and ENTERing…and this is what will hit people with surprise because they shall find themselves on the way to Heaven, only to be re-directed to Hell, because though they were Born Again, they perhaps did not meet up the standard of God in holy living. And this is why many will say to Him on that day “In thy name we did many things”…but He shall reply them “Depart from me, you workers of iniquity”; what was the problem? INIQUITY (SIN). May no sin separate us from God and eternal life in Heaven in Jesus’ name.

IS YOUR NAME (STILL) IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

Many are concerned about making names for themselves here on earth…Many have their names on the Guinness Book of World Records; some have their names published in many Christian/secular books, literatures, etc…But of what use is it for a man’s name to be in the books, yet not in the Book of Life? “And the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works” (Revelation 20:12).

If you have never given your life to Jesus, your name has never entered the book of life. The way to secure recognition in Heaven is to do something that will create join in Heaven over your life, and that thing is to repent of your sins, forsake them, accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour. If you are ready, please pray this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, I am sorry for my sins; have mercy on me. Remove my name from the book of death, and write it in the Book of Life. Thank you for forgiving me. I confess that I am saved and have received eternal life in my spirit”

#If you prayed that prayer, congratulations, you are now Born Again and your name just entered the Book of Life with the host of Heaven rejoicing over you. You need to locate a Bible-believing church and be glad to share your testimony and new faith in God even as you fellowship with other believers who will help you grow and know God more. We shall be glad to also hear your testimony. We are praying for you.

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