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. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of life. 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. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of. In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done revelation 20.
The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Amplified bible and if anyones name was not found recorded in the book of life, he was hurled into the lake of fire. American standard version and if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. 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. On the other hand, just as the unbeliever will not eat of the tree of life, will be hurt of the second death, and will be denied before the father matthew 10.
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. With our names being in the book of life from the beginning this may be the name inscribed on the stone god will give to us. 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. Sea released its dead, death and hell turned in their dead. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Jan 19, 2016 but they assume that when revelation 3.
Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of life. Anyone whose name was not found inscribed in the book of life was hurled into lake fire. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. Just because jesus died on the cross for your sins does not mean that he will force you to join him in heaven. How strongly do you want to live forever in heaven. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. 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.
Each man and woman was judged by the way he or she had lived. Once you take your last breath, it is too late to get your name in heavens reservation book if it isnt in there already. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. And i the apostle john saw the dead, small and great, standing before god. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Mar 27, 2016 is your name written in the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. The wicked will have their names blotted out of this book. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. Aug 18, 2015 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. Net bible if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire. Note that at the end of time at the great white throne judgment, v.
What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. What enables you to have your name in the book of life. Revelation 20v15 and whoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Treasury of scripture and i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. And anyone not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. 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. 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. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Apr 26, 2020 and i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
A book of life motif is frequently found in jewish houses of worship. 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. The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Some synagogues have raised money by inscribing congregation members names in a book of life as a tribute to their financial generosity.
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. To summarize, every one has his name written in the book of life. Ask yourself if your name will be found in the book of life. Dec 15, 2018 in each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Even if your name was once written in the book, god has said, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. 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. Those whose names were not found in the book of life were thrown into the fiery lake. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Also another book was opened, which is the book of. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. But the fact that names can be and in fact are blotted out of the book of life is clear. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Then death and the grave were themselves hurled into. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god.
So then, at the great white throne judgment, if their names are not found in the book of life, it will show them to be unsaved and worthy of partaking in this particular judgment. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. When god judges us, the book of life will play a prominent role, and if anyones name was not found written in the book of life. If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into. This is what god says and many have not told it like it is. Anyone not found written within the pages of the book will ultimately be cast into a lake of fire and perish forever revelation 20.
International standard version anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Are the names of the chosen already written in the lambs book of. God keeps a record of how each of us responds to his offer of salvation. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god.
However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the. And the dead were judged out of the things written. Water of life christianity shemot book of exodus 32. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. If youre not sure, receive jesus into your heart today. Berean study bible and if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3. 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. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
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