Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. 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. 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. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
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. Jealousybook of the lawthe curse of the lawoblivion. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Upon death, the unbelievers names are blotted out of this book. 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. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved.
In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of. If i were to give you a book entitled the book of the life of george washington, you would understand at once that it is a biography or an autobiography of the life of the first president of the united states, george washington. In general, all those who are living have their names in the book of life, or the book of the living. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. We read of the lambs book of life and the book of life. 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. So it seems that the book of life belongs to the lamb and that both are therefore the same book. 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. 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 who have trusted in the lord jesus christ as their lord and savior have their names written in the lambs book of life.
Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. This lesson will cover what the book is and how to. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security.
Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. 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. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. 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. Taking these as two different books when their titles are so similar. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 21. 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. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums.
While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. 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. 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. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. 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. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life.
My frame was not hidden from you, when i was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. 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. Check out lambs book of life album version by bam crawfords purpose on amazon music. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved are in the lambs book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of.
This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. May 21, 2014 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.
Predestination and book of life with scripture study. 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. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. 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. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about.
Lambs book of life album version by bam crawfords purpose. Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved are in the lambs. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life.
And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the citizens of the theocratic community of israel. A detailed study indicates that this divine book contains written names which are of a permanent nature, with one exception seen in rev 22. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. 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.
To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. We need to strive to make sure that more of them continue to liveeven when they have. 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. 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. The threat, then, is not eternal damnation, but physical death.
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. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. 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. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. 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 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. Instead, it refers to the book of the living, the record of those who are alive cf. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was. If you repent and believe in jesus christ, your name is written in the book of life. Generally speaking, the church, which bears the marks of the true church belgic confession 29, is composed of elect. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life.
Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen. But now, if you will forgive their sin but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. 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. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry.
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