There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. 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. Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs book of life contains the names of born again believers and those names are eternally secure. New living translation nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance john. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. 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. Kjv, thinline bible, compact, imitation leather, burgundy. The lamb s book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps.
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. The lambs book of life rivers of joy baptist church. When the process of judgment is finished, the record of names will be examined and anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire verse. John, still recounting his vision, then explained that an additional book was opened.
Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. 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 lambs book of life revelation 21. 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 book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. In the new testament, and some verses in the old testament, we run into something known as the book of life a number times. 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. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22.
Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. And there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean or that works abomination or makes a lie, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The lambs 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 lambs book of life until they become born again as well. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy. Consider specifically verses 2728, add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into your righteousness. 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. The book of life is a record written by god before the creation of the world, listing people who will live forever in the kingdom of heaven. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Before the foundation of the world salvation by grace.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. 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. God was the one to determine who was in the book of life and who was not. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. 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. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or. 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. 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.
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. Lambs book of life a unique book bible study tools. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. Both verses therefore mean that the names of those who will worship the beast in the tribulation will, at that time, not have their names in the lambs book of life because of their past action of rejecting the testimony of god and thus have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. 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. Whichever approach you choose, it is important to note that while scripture does teach about getting blotted out of the book of life, this does not ever refer to losing eternal life. The term appears in both the old testament and new testament. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days.
I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. And another book was opened, which is the book of life verse 12. 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. A survey of the use of the book of life in revelation is useful. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. 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. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
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. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. 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. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Christ himself determines whether the names that are recorded in the book of life remain in that record and are supported by his confession that they belong to him at the day of judgment.
Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. At this point, the book of life becomes known as the lambs book of life, for it contains the list of everyone who has life in jesus, the lamb of god. Book of life king james version bible verse list bills bible basics.
The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. 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. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. They are the ones who will enter the holy city, the new jerusalem revelation 21. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. 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. All those that are still dwelling on the earth when the beast and his false prophet are revealed will worship those demonic entities. Another book, the lamb s book of life contains the name of every individual who is born again, and only those who are born again rev. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created.
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