Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and. I have always thought of it as written at the time that we believe in christ, since it is a record of those who believe. Yet, as john walvoord noted, to some this verse seems to indicate that a believers name could be blotted out, which is contrary to the bibles clear teaching of the believers eternal security. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say anything like this.
We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. So, god is represented as having a record of all who are under his special care and guardianship. That last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out. 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. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. So, once our names are written in the book of life, we need to live a life of obedience to god to keep them there.
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. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. This clearly points to why god predestines believers, since the believers names god wrote in the lambs book of life at the foundation of the earth. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Book of life definition and meaning bible dictionary. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. I dont believe if you were once saved you are not always saved. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. The names are written in the book before the foundation of the world. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
As far as god blotting out names of the wicked, this is the idea that even the remembrance of them will be gone as well as they will be gone, there names are not written with the righteous. 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. Now that means having your name in the book of life means you will be kept from marveling at the beast. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. Apr 04, 2006 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. So god s word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the.
As we saw earlier, believers names are written from before the foundation of the world in the book of life, since they are predestined to salvation by the lord, while unbelievers names are never recorded in the book of life. The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their names written in the book of life and in the lambs book, and thy will never have their names blotted out of either. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. This bible study course is a collection of lessons initially written for jail and prison inmates. Saints triumphant sunday exists in the church calendar to remind us of the joyful truth.
May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. Apr 02, 2017 another book was opened, which is the book of life the lambs book of life. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names.
How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. So god says plainly that the names of spiritfilled people that are now written in the book of life can have their names removed if they return to a life of sin. The dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. May 21, 2014 it seems the main question youre asking is whether a believers name can be blotted out of the book of life. Also another book was opened, which is the book of. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life.
Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. 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. It also bears mentioning that, according to revelation, names were written in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the world rev. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Therefore, my opinion, is that everyones name is originally written in the book of life and unbelievers names get blotted out.
No christian will have his name blotted from that book. It is good to have your name written in the book of life the apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. The bible shows us that those who have put their faith in christ receive eternal life and those who receive eternal life have their name in the book of life. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3. At that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. If your name is written in the book of life, its because you took gods word to heart and decided to live according to it. Then death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. I recently wrote about the bema judgment seat for believers.
And if anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. Further, two new testament verses would seem to favor the believers only idea by mentioning ones present inclusion there as a cause for joy. Once your name is written it cannot be erased it is sealed with the holy spirit of promise, it is our inheritance since we were born.
Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Even in the face of tragedy, inexplicable mental anguish and personal suffering, there is always joy in knowing that one s name is written in the lamb s book of life. Others believe when you put your faith in jesus your name is then written into the book of life, and that the book of life does not have any names blotted out in it because it is only filled with the names of those who have eternal life through jesus. New heart english bible if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. When is a believers name written in the book of life. Here john writes about a different judgment seat, the great white throne judgment seat. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. Jan 31, 2019 will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. But exactly when is a believers name written in the book of life at birth, or at the time we believe. It is the book of life in which the apostles names are written in heaven luke 10. 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.
Dec 15, 2018 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. There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976. Net bible if anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire. Interestingly, a couple of passages from this psalm are treated as messianic in the new testament. The bible also speaks of those whose names have not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life. The wicked will have their names blotted out of this book. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
This book is a useful basic theological guide that is comprehensive, but not overwhelming. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Can a true born again christian be erased from the 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. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. We were discussing this in my bible class recently. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8and 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. To summarize, every one has his name written in the book of life. The book of life, how believers can have their name. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. Since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, its clear that the book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. This promise not only stresses the security of the believer, for every believers name stands permanently written in the book of life, but by stating the promise in this way, the lord is promising something special to the overcomer in the kingdom and eternal future.
In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Your name is written in the book of life november 19. I will overcome the evil one by the blood of the lamb and my testimony. The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of. In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that contains the names of faithful people. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Robert mclaughlin bible ministries the doctrine of the book of life, part 5. The magnificent city of jerusalem is prepared for every name written in this book.
In a similar fashion, the words, i will not blot out his name from the book of life, at once suggest the understatement of a litotes. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. John says that when jesus cleansed the temple, his disciples remembered that it is written. Both passages refer to unbelievers as everyone whose name was not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb if unbelievers names were not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life, then it would follow logically that the names of believers were written from the foundation of the world in the book of life. 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. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3.
Our dear lord jesus taught us to rejoice at all times because our name is written in heaven. Has god already written your name in the book of life. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. 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. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. Rejoice, because your names are written in heaven luke 10. Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Just like the other promises given to believers in chapters 2 and 3 of revelation, revelation 3. Aug 18, 2015 the lord promises these believers that their names will never be blotted out of the book of life. Jun 28, 2011 bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Nov 24, 2007 therefore, my opinion, is that everyones name is originally written in the book of life and unbelievers names get blotted out. In this book all members were written since the beginning of time because god knows all.
The book of life is written in the blood of christ. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. Can a believer s name be blotted out of the book of life. One possible solution is that the book of life means the list of everyone who is born, and that god blots out all unbelievers leaving only the saints. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. The names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. Your name is written in in an eternal book, the book of life, next to names of people who have already entered that glorious place called heaven. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because it was and is not and is to come.
Another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. 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 verse gives us at least one specific instance where someone will be removed from the book of life.
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