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. So it seems that the book of life belongs to the lamb and that both are therefore the same book. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Oct 29, 20 jeremy how can we be in the book of life if we have no life apart from christ then when we believe in him we are written into the lambs book of life we cannot be in the book of life as we are under the curse of death through sin thats the judgement that fell on adam and eve and were cast out of the garden so that they could not partake of the. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. There is the book of life for which god records who is alive, and then there is the book of life of the lamb cant remember the exact name which shows the names of those who shall live eternally in heaven instead of having the 2nd death of hell. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. 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.
Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. The book of life, on the other hand, seems to refer to those who have eternal life, that is, those how have life in christ. 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. 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. The references to god blotting people out of his book of life look at the term from the point of view of the church here in the world. 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. 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. My frame was not hidden from you, when i was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Predestination and book of life with scripture study. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction.
Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Jun 05, 2010 since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved are in the lambs book of life. If you repent and believe in jesus christ, your name is written in the book of life. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. 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 we saved as long as our name is written in the book.
Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb s book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. If any ones 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 lambs book of life. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. But now, if you will forgive their sin but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. 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. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. We read of the lambs book of life and the book of life.
Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. Jealousybook of the lawthe curse of the lawoblivion. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was.
Dec 22, 2006 the promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of. Lambs book of life scripture tells us hwhy yahuah maintained books of records for many things about man and there are at least four books of record we need to know. 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. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven.
The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. 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. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the citizens of the theocratic community of israel.
The lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. This lesson will cover what the book is and how to. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen. Instead, it refers to the book of the living, the record of those who are alive cf.
The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. The book of life and the lambs book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved are in the lambs. Those who have trusted in the lord jesus christ as their lord and savior have their names written in the lambs book of life. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
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. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Feb 16, 2012 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. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. We need to strive to make sure that more of them continue to liveeven when they have. Blotting out of the book of life, or the lambs book of life simply represents those in a congregational covenant relationship with god, being cut off from god. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith.
Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. Upon death, the unbelievers names are blotted out of this book. In general, all those who are living have their names in the book of life, or the book of the living. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. The book of life is called the book of the life of the lamb. Lambs book of life album version by bam crawfords purpose. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. 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.
Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the lord and his jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse which is written in this book will rest on him, and the lord will blot out his name from under heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Taking these as two different books when their titles are so similar. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life.
Generally speaking, the church, which bears the marks of the true church belgic confession 29, is composed of elect. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Check out lambs book of life album version by bam crawfords purpose on amazon music. 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. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. It further states that while professing believers names will be blotted out of the book of life, no ones name will ever be blotted out of the book of life in rev. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The threat, then, is not eternal damnation, but physical death. However, recently, a man a work who belongs to assembly of god church tells me that we can lose our salvation and have our names blotted out of the lambs book of life. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians.
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