Is Your Name in the Book of Life?/SARDIS - Forever in the Book of Life

 What is "the book of life," and whose names will retained therein?  The book, or scroll, of life refers to the record of Jehovah's servants who came in line to receive the grant of everlasting life.  (Malachi 3:16)  Here in Revelation specific reference is made to the names of anointed Christians. But the names of those who in line for everlasting life on earth are also recorded therein.  Moreover, names can be  "blotted out of that book.  (Exodus 32:32, 33)  Nevertheless, those of the John class whose name remains in the gook of life until their death receive immortal life in the book of life in heaven.  (Revelation 2:10) These are the names  that Jesus specially acknowledges before his Father and before his angels. How magnificent that reward! 

The great crowd, whose names are also worthy are also written in the book of life, will come of the great tribulation alive. By exercising faith throughout Jesus' Millennium Reign and during  the decisive test that follows, these will be rewarded by means of the holy spirit, do you not respond with enthusiasm to Jesus' repeated exhortation:  "Let those who has an ear  hear waht the spirit says to the congregation"? - REVELATION 3:6.

Next time: "Keep on Holding Fast What You Have"/PHILADELPHIA

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