book of life



Book of Life

Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
  • Michael is our prince as mentioned in (Daniel 10:21)
  • The book of life which is the record of the first fruit. God's elect, the faithful, who were chosen even before the foundations of this world that is.
  • Romans 11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal (Satan).
  • Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
  • 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
  • Daniel 10:21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
  • At that time, fixes the end of the tribulation.
  • Note the three subjects thus connected with "the time of the end"
Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
  • If any man shall add unto these things.
  • God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
  • If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy.
  • Man always wanted to change the word of God.
  • 1st seal = don't be deceive = many false teaching
Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
  • It says here, ''the time is at hand''.
  • Remember, this is Christ's words
  • Blessed is he that read and hear the word of this prophecy
Revelation 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
  • Notice, ''Him that sat on the throne'' is God, not Christ
  • The ''book'', which is the truth, is in His hand But it is sealed.
  • Ezekiel 2:9 And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
  • 10 And He spread it before me and it was written within and without and there was written therein lamentations and warnings and woe''.
  • Now, ''within and without'' means it was abundantly complete and contained all truths and all facts.
  • Ezekiel 3:1 Moreover He said unto me Son of man eat that thou findest; eat this roll and go speak unto the house of Israel.
  • 2 So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll.
    3 And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.
  • In a way we find that this is the way the Identity message is a first.
  • When we partake of it, it is bitter to the stomach.
  • It changes a lot of things we have already been taught by the churches we have attended.
  • However, when we finally understand it, it becomes sweetness to us to understand the full plan of God and the salvation He has for all mankind.
  • Ezekiel 3:13 I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.
  • You will see the same four creatures mentioned in Revelation 4:6
  • Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
  • And again in this chapter, how the ''book'' relates to the book of Revelation.
  • What is in this ''book'' we are reading about?
  • The ''book'' pertains to the tree of life, Which is Jesus Christ.
  • It is through Him that we receive eternity.
  • If we understand the ''book'' we understand the plan of God.
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
  • I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
  • Jesus, is the only One without blemish
3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
  • You know the seals and know God's Plans
  • No one was worthy to open the ''book''. But Jesus, the only One without blemish
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
  • I wept much, Because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book. Neither to look thereon.
5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
  • These descriptions refer to Jesus Christ. He has prevailed.
  • John was seeing the last day
  • When the trump is sounded. Christ has already been crucified
  • As the next verse proves
6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
  • This shows the crucifixion had already taken place.
  • These are the same seven spirits that were sent unto the churches.
  • The seven spirits are all linked together by the Holy Spirit.
  • If Jesus Christ is the only one.
  • Who has the authority and power to break the seals and look into the book?
  • How can we look into the book?
  • Because Christ is in us.
  • The Kenites can not see this.
  • Because they reject Christ.
  • Seven Eyes are God's Seven Thousands Very Elect
  • These are the eyes that can see with understanding.
  • They study with understanding; they are hungry for God's words not man's words.
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
  • Psalms 148:14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.
  • Odours are (represents) The prayers of the saints.
  • Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto Him.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
  • Note it says a New song.
  • Psalms 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
    2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
    3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
    4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
    5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
    6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
    7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
    8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
    9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
  • They Reign with Christ - The time of the Millennium
  • Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
  • This is the time of teaching, all will know God's laws and His word
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
  • Daniel 7:10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
  • Daniel 7:10 tells of these same thousands upon thousands that are before the throne.
  • There are a few that he is going to collect right now.
  • The rest will have to wait for the ''short season'' the Bible mentions
  • Until the end of the millennium
Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; 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.
  • Dead = spiritually dead to God's Word
  • These still have their mortal soul = liable to die
  • The millennium is over and it's time for judgment.
  • If you have worshiped Satan, you will still have your mortal soul, meaning liable to die soul.
  • Without the Lord you are dead.
  • Dead = Dry bones in Ezekiel 37
  • Ezekiel 37:3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.
    4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.
    5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:
    6 And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord.
    7 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
  • It would be most presumptuous for man to comment on the judgment.
  • His books are fair and just.
  • The fate of everyone at this time, will have already been written.
  • How are you judged?
  • According to your works
 
Exactly 2520 years from the exile of Benjamin, Iceland became an independent nation.
 
  The first tribe to be conquered by the Assyrians was Manasseh, in 745 B.C. Exactly 2520 years later America became a nation on July 4, 1776.
 
• Study the book: Abrahamic Covenant, (A study outline of the identity of God's people) By E. Raymond Capt - page 25

 
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