Robert McLaughlin Bible Ministries
The Doctrine of the Book of Life, Part 4.
Friday, May 11, 2001
Point 3. The Book of Life In Relation to Believers.
Their names stand permanently written (recorded) in the book of life, LUK 10:20;HEB 12:23; reveal an abiding state.
LUK 10:20 “Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”
“are recorded” per/pass/ind, eggraphao which means to be permanently inscribed, engraved or written, here, in heaven.
“who are enrolled” per/pass/part, apografoo = to be written, to be entered into a register or book, to be enrolled.
The book of life is the guarantee of eternal salvation, REV 13:8; 17:8; 21:27.
Washing of the robes progressive sanctification, which depends upon God and us.
Garments not to the imputed righteousness of Christ but to the “righteous acts of the saints,” REV 19:8.