May 21, 2016 if names were not written down in the lambs book of life from the beginning of time that implies that there were names written down. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Net bible if anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire. I can show several verse where it talks of people being in the lambs book of life or not being blotted out as long as they conquer and overcome. Heavenly father, i thank you that as a christian that you have written my name in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the earth and i can be forever assured of that. How can one be sure to get their name written in the lambs. Notice carefully that it doesnt matter what your works are or not. Where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. 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.
According to the eternal electing purposes of god, the names of the redeemed were written in the book before the foundation of the world whereas the names of the beast worshipers were omitted. Web if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. Jul 18, 2019 the book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. The lamb who has been slain from the creation of the world has a book in which are written all those who have been redeemed by his sacrifice. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life.
In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. Alluding to the blasphemous beast, the bible says that, all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain revelation. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. To have your name written in the lambs book of life means you accepted jesus christ as your savior, for one, which caused you to accept his lordship over your life, for two. And he that was not found written in the book of life, was sent into the pool of fire. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ.
If names were not written down in the lambs book of life from the beginning of time that implies that there were names written down. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. I can show several verse where it talks of people being in the lambs book of life or not being blotted out. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Anyone who worships anything other than god exhibits. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. Book of life king james version bible verse list bills bible basics. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. And anyone not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. International standard version anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
New american standard 1977 and nothing unclean and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Every person whose name was not written in the book of life was thrown into this big fire. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life. The beast worshipers are said to have never had their names written in the book of life not the lambs book of life in revelation rev. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev.
How can one be sure to get their name written in the lamb. In the new testament, and some verses in the old testament, we run into. In other words, having your name in the book of life from the foundation of the world means god will keep you from folly. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved.
Seven is gods perfectcomplete number, so it does seem very fitting if it is mentioned seven times in revelation revelation like john has patterns of sevens all through it both specifically mentioned and. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that. Jun 28, 2011 nothing evil will be allowed to enterno one who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life revelation 21. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. The book of life existed before the foundation of the world. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Aug 17, 2016 the book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who has sinned against me i will blot out of my book.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Nov 24, 2007 the book of life and the lamb s book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20.
This verse talks about you, as do many other passages in the bible. Nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. This verse also makes it clear that once a name is written in the book of life, jesus promises that he will never blot it out, proving once more the. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his.
When are names written commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Oct 29, 20 so also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. God has written these verses in the scriptures using the words all and whosoever. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place it there. Posted by webadmin december 7, 2016 posted in love of god mark 1. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus.
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the. Again, this refers to the period since the foundation of the world to the end of the age, and precludes before the foundation of the world. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown. New american standard 1977 and nothing unclean and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of. One s name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. In order to show how essential it is to have ones name in the lambs book of life, john said, and if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire rev. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting.
The book of life and the lambs book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. Oct 18, 2017 if one interprets the identities of those named in the lambs book of life as being written and completed before the foundation of the world, then that would seemingly necessitate a high supralapsarian position, which has typically been rejected by mainstream calvinists. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. I also thank you that my sins of the past, present, and future were nailed to the cross with jesus. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. One common view which i held for many years is that there are two books, the book of life, which contains the list of everyone who is alive, and the lambs book of life, which contains the list of everyone who has eternal life in jesus. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you.
Paul speaks of certain women who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with clement and the rest of my. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. Therefore the people existed before there names were written in the book. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of. Dec 10, 2018 heavenly father, i thank you that as a christian that you have written my name in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the earth and i can be forever assured of that. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered righteous before god and will inherit eternal life provided he or she remains faithful to. The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. Berean literal bible and if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. Allowing names to be recorded and blotted out in one book but never recorded in the second book when gods eternal election applies equally to both.
Jan 19, 2016 now that verse teaches that those whose names are written in the book of life definitely will not worship the beast. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say anything like this. However, the bible also talks about not blotting people s names out of the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Some try to use the fact that there is a heavenly book of life to prove the impossibility of apostasy. And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was. Never noticed this before in the passages in the apocalypse. The lamb s book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world revelation. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. Both of these passages clearly describe unbelievers as those whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. This verse gives us at least one specific instance where someone will be removed from the book of life. Id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our. Always wondered how people can be blotted out potentially from the book of life, if their names were written before the foundation of the earth. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. I believe the seven references to the book of life in revelation are all referring to the lambs book of life, even if that term is only used once in reference to it. Nov 24, 2007 i believe the seven references to the book of life in revelation are all referring to the lamb s book of life, even if that term is only used once in reference to it seven is god s perfectcomplete number, so it does seem very fitting if it is mentioned seven times in revelation revelation like john has patterns of sevens all through it both specifically mentioned and others you have. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of participation in the temporal blessings of the theocracy, while to be erased.
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