At the final judgement, the book of life will be opened revelation 20. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. The solution to the logical predicament attending the various passages regarding the book of life generally results in the proposal that scripture describes at least two and as many as three books associated with life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. This is his monument not in cold stone, not in chiseled marble, not in plaques of bronze, not in ancient parchments, not in weighty documents, but given by the very finger of god upon human hearts. 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. The phrase book of life is found only eight times, in eight verses, in the bible. Not everyone, however, will be allowed in the new city, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life verse 27. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lamb s book of life. Those who are not blotted out of the book of life are one and the same as those who are written in the lambs book of life. In one sense the book of life is the total of a persons thoughts and actionsthe record of his life.
The lamb is the instrument through which all of gods plans will be fulfilled. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. Not all of gods books are the lambs book of life but this does not appear to be the same as the lambs book.
Forasmuch as you are manifestly declared to be the epistle of christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living god. The lambs book of life seems to be a census book that records the names of. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. Apr 08, 2019 the lamb, of course, is jesus christ john 1. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. Amplified bible and nothing that defiles or profanes or is unwashed will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices abominations detestable, morally repugnant things and lying, but only those will be admitted whose names have been written in the lambs book of life. Bible says, that if you confess with your mouth, jesus is lord, and believe in your heart that god raised him from the dead, you. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. 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 world. The book of life occurs in the new testament one time in philippians philippians 4. Aug 21, 2014 the scriptures call the book of life the lamb s book of life revelation.
Because the father knows everything omniscient, he wrote a complete history of sins drama this includes everyones thoughts, words, and actions. Jan 20, 2020 since it is the book of life, it has a record of those who have received the gift of eternal life through faith in christ the lamb of god and his finished work of redemption. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Aug 03, 2016 the book of life mentioned in revelation contains several exciting stories and one story reveals that the father wrote a book before angels and human beings were created.
In the hebrew bible, the book of life records forever all people considered righteous before god. The fact that the scripture speaks of such a book means that gods people have been marked out by him for the. But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only. All who are living on earth will worship itall whose names have not been written in the lamb s book of life, the lamb that has been sacrificed from the foundation of the world. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by book order sort by relevance exodus 32. In this phrases last recorded scriptural appearance, we are warned not to add to, or subtract from, gods words or else our names will not be in this volume of life revelation 22. The second book, the lamb s book of life, contains one thing only. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. In verse 7 we read the lamb takes the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne. First, understand that the phrase book of life cannot simply refer to the bible. The greek phrase translated as book of life is biblion ho zoe. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. There we read, but nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. It is with reference to the book of life that the holy remnant is spoken of as being written unto life in jerusalem. In fact the book of death is never directly mentioned in the scriptures. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. The lamb s book of life, gods new covenant seek it not in the starry skies, nor in the sweet bye and bye seek it in a life transformed.
What is the book of life and the book of the living. Jesus himself says to the 70 or 72 disciples when they return from their. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. The book of life also called the lamb s book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth.
And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Rather, the names are written, and by the assistance of the holy spirit, and by gods promise to clothe his chosen ones in white, the chosen ones will be those who will be regenerated, and reborn in christ. 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 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. 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance.
New king james version 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. There is not one scripture that teaches that our names are written in the lambs book of life when we believe. Whoever has their name written in the book of life whether it is one book or two is still alive. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into. As described, only those whose names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and have not been blotted out by the lamb, are saved at the last judgment. Veterans sermon about a group of men whose names were on a list and god also puts people on a list known as the lambs book of life. Then moses returned to the lord, and said, alas, this people has committed a great sin, and they have made a god of gold for themselves. These are the saints of god, and they are not the one present at the great white throne judgment.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Webster 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 world. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. The lamb s book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. The two book proponents seem to reason that if a particular scripture passage speaks of names being added to the book of life, then this must be the lamb s book of life, but if a passage speaks of names being removed from the book of life, then surely it must be referring to the universal book of life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire rev.
Using the advanced bible search, you can restrict your bible search to only certain books of the bible or to just the new testament or old testament. After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lamb s book of life revelation 21. Only one is written by the apostle paul philippians 4. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the. The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of the redeemed whch will never be blotted out. Please be aware that these items are sent out from our office in the uk. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. 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. It was to the apostle paul that the revelation was given that the book of life, the book of the lamb, the book of the son of god is a people. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb s book of life when we accept christ as our. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created.
King james bible 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 world. Word received 6th april 2020 dream received 2014 scriptures. Mar 09, 2010 in revelation the book of life is associated with the lamb revelation. Scripture indicates in dozens of places that one can lose salvation, and it does so in specific connection with the book of life metaphor. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the number of souls that he will create to the end of time. Predestination and book of life with scripture study. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who has. Unbelievers, however, will be judged on their own works, and no matter how good those works were, they cannot earn that person salvation. If it is true that your name is written in the lambs book of life, when you hear the gospel, you will believe in jesus christ. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Living a holy life is not a prerequisite to god writing our name in the lamb s book of life. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days.
This is the book of life and its location is in gods home in heaven. However, the scriptures also indicate that a heavenly record is kept of the faithful, including their names and accounts of their righteous deeds. On another note, i have been witnessing to an 83 year old man, who has grade four bladder cancer. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Bible q are the tree of life and the lambs book of life. Jan 19, 2016 the book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. The lamb s book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lamb s book of life until they become born again as well. He who conquers shall be clad thus in white garments, and i will not blot his name out of the book of life. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald. Apr 25, 2018 whether scripture is talking about keeping your name in the one book of life or having it transferred from the book of life to the lamb s book of life, the point remains the same. However, there is one heavenly book that stands out singularly as the most important book in the universe in all creation.
Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Since the uk is now no longer a member of the eu, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. In it are inscribed the names of the bloodbought citizens of the new jerusalem.
Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation. All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. The term book of the living appears only one time in the old testament. These occurrences are all found in the new testament. Jan 17, 2021 the bible also predicts what will happen before christs return to earth in the language of bible prophecy. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Yes, god has already written the names of those who will saved into the lambs book of life. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently.
This verse emphasizes gods sovereignty and foreknowledge. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. The four living creatures and the 24 elders fall down before the lamb. If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part from. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose. Revelation 21 and psalm 91 youtube podcast word my people are perishing through the lack of knowledge, for my knowledge is rejected and even though i have poured out my holy spirit my people are choosing the knowledge and wisdom of this world. You can easily view multiple chapters of the bible at the same time.
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