What the Bible says about The Book of Life, and why your name should be in it. [Spirituality & Religion]
“I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels” (Revelation 3:5).
In this verse, we learn that born-again believers will be clothed in white (a symbol of purity) as their name is acknowledged to God. To have our names included, we must have Jesus forgive us of our sins. Why Jesus? Because He is the only One who can give us access to our Heavenly Father. He is our only Mediator between God and man. This means that those who reject Christ’s salvation will not be included.
It is very simple to have your name recorded in the Book of Life. To do so, it is important to understand that we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory for God.”
Sin means that we have missed the mark (that is, God’s perfect standard which He set for us.) We don’t set the standard ... God does. Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, BUT.... good news!... the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Thank God the message doesn’t end there! Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ [Jesus] died for us.” Jesus died in our place. Three days later, Jesus rose from death, proving that sin had been conquered.
The great news is that you can be saved by grace (unearned favor from God...not earned or worked for) through faith in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” You can depend on Jesus to forgive you, and give eternal life, rather than eternal death.
Having your name in the Book of Life ensures you all the eternal blessings. So...is your name written in the Book of Life? If not, it’s not too late to take time to talk to God. In fact, He’s waiting to hear from you. If you like, you can express to Him, your desire to be a part of His family.
Receiving Jesus is a matter of asking Him to come into your life, to forgive you of your sins, and to become your Lord and Savior. It’s not merely an intellectual undertaking, but rather, an act of sincere faith and heart-felt will. It’s up to you.
