Homilist Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defiles, neither whatever works abomination, or makes a lie… I. THE BOOK referred to — 1. The book of life. 2. The Lamb's book. (1) As the author of life. (2) As the Head of the Church. (3) As the final Judge. II. The names recorded — 1. Repentant sinners. 2. Living believers. 3. Sanctified disciples. Of all ages — countries — dispensations — conditions. III. THE PRIVILEGES of the registered. 1. Divine honour. 2. Divine riches. 3. Every good. 4. Heavenly glory.Conclusion: The subject should produce — 1. Unspeakable joy. 2. Entire confidence. 3. Holy circumspection. 4. Fidelity and obedient perseverance. (Homilist.). Parallel Verses KJV: And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. |