As is typical in a formal debate structure, we were not given ample time to fully develop our response, at least not to my satisfaction. But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. 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. Judgment of the beasts revelation 1220 seven final visions 6th vision the judgment throne. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Have you heard of the lambs book of life in the bible. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Verse 12 indicated not only that the dead will be judged out of the books according to their works, but that another book is opened, which is the book of life. We allow the wrong teachings of others to influence us and water down the true and accurate meaning of scripture. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. It is this verse that explains well who will spend eternity with god. Apr 25, 2018 there is the book of the living ps 69. In revelation, the book of life refers to a divine record of all believers those who live eternally with god in the new heavens and the new earth. It is clear from this verse that only the presence of a persons name in the lambs book of life. Nothing unclean will ever enter the new jerusalem, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation 20 and i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. 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. And no unclean thing shall ever enter it, nor any one who is guilty of base conduct or tells lies, but only they whose names stand recorded in the lamb s book of life. 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. The book of life is the heavenly record gods book a. The apocalypse has many references to the book which is designated as the lambs book of life, and which is opened at the final judgment along with the books in which each mans life history is written, and only they who are written in the lambs book of life enter into the city that comes. Seven applications of revelation by dennis johnson.
Apr 27, 2020 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. Here the result of being written in the book of life is not only not perishing, but also not practicing detestable, sinful behaviors. Here we discover that a recording angel maintains a book called the book of life. The same book is also called the lambs book of life because it. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. Generally speaking, it appears that the first two phrases refer to a book which contains the names of every person who has physical life upon the earth. 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.
Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. 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. I recently received the following question from a ges news reader regarding revelation 3. Dec 10, 2018 while the words great and true, all too often we do not stand alone on the word of god. Mar 12, 2017 this is evident from the fact that they can be blotted out of the book of life.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The first obvious book is the lambs book of life, where your name is written if you belong to the lamb of god. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. This judgment will determine the degrees of punishment in the lake of fire. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the.
And the dead were judged by what was written in the. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. My question is, can a believer lose his salvation or be erased from the. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Lambs book of life the book bible scriptures bible quotes scripture verses heart quotes. Which shows that you are one of god s heavenly children or citizens which was written. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. It is called the lambs book of life because that book is now in christs hands. May 06, 2018 and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Understanding the book of life and lambs book of life as the same book, we should shift our focus to the importance of having our names in it.
The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. And christ will not erase the names of those whose faith is in him. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. 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. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. So the question is being asked, are you in the book, meaning is you found written in the book of life in heaven.
If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in to. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. 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. The same book is also called the lamb s book of life because it contains the names of those who have been redeemed by the blood of the lord jesus revelation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. These are the books in which are entered the names of those who have received eternal life. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. If it is true that your name is written in the lambs book of life, when you hear the gospel. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord.
He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. If you dont understand this read the book of revelation in the kjv. Sep 04, 2007 another book was opened, which is the book of life. While the words great and true, all too often we do not stand alone on the word of god.
All unsaved appear before the great white throne and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. The lambs book of life is the same as the book of life for the following reasons. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. The book of life 1 the names of the saved are written in the book of life in heaven philippians 4. Braxton hunter and myself traditionalists were asked about the lamb s book of life by our calvinistic opponents. And no unclean thing shall ever enter it, nor any one who is guilty of base conduct or tells lies, but only they whose names stand recorded in the lambs book of life.
Braxton hunter and myself traditionalists were asked about the lambs book of life by our calvinistic opponents. The lambs book of life lists those who have been and are to be saved. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above. Hcsb the book of life in revelation, the book of life refers to a divine record of all. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those written in the lambs book of life. My question is, can a believer lose his salvation or be erased from the book of life if he does not overcome. The book that i am talking about that is far more important than being on facebook is called the book of life because revelation 20. 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. As a result, there may be those whose names are not written on the lambs book of life as we see above described in revelation 20. But there shall by no means enter it heaven anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life rev 21. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Gods book of life contains the names of every elect. If anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Generally speaking, it appears that the first two phrases refer to a book which contains the names of. 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 rv 20. But there shall by no means enter it heaven anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life rev 21. Besides the general book recording the works of all, there is a special book for believers in which their names are written, not for their works, but for the work of christ for, and in, them. There will in no way enter into it anything profane, or one who causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. Anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire rev 20. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life during the end days will end up in the lake of fire. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of remembrance, as mathew henry said. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years.
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