If you are still here when satans son arrives, who is also known as the beast or son of perdition in the bible, you will be controlled and forced to take the mark and worship the beast, which you will comply with if your name is not written in the lamb s book of life. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved. 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. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Its letting you know that there is a book the lambs book of life that stands today as it will at the end of the book and if your name is not written you aint getting in heaven. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. You must submit your name and personal information to the humanity party, the only political. This constitutes a fair use of any such ed material as. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life. The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of the redeemed whch will never be blotted out.
Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Another book, the lambs book of life contains the name of every individual who. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. 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. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in. Dec 15, 2018 imagine, if you have trusted in christ for the forgiveness of your sin then your name has been written in the book of life since the foundation of the world. If your name is written in the book of life, its because you took gods word to heart and decided to live according to it. Are you 100% absolutely certain that your name is written in the lambs book of life. Is your name written in the lamb book of life in the morning, his name was in the book of life, but in the evening, his name was cancelled from the book of life. Theres only one way today to know that your name is written in the lambs book of life. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is.
Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The beast worshipers are said to have never had their names written in the book of life not the lambs book of life in revelation rev. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. 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. Apr 29, 2012 it your name written in the lambs book of life. Allowing names to be recorded and blotted out in one book but never recorded in the second book when gods eternal election applies equally to both. To not be deceived in this final hour all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous.
God has not chosen to reveal to us the names written in the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lamb s book of life jesse m. 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. 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. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Names blotted out commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Every person who enters the new heavens, new earth, and new city of god will be those whose names are written in the book of life that belongs to the lamb.
And nothing common, nor that maketh an abomination and a lie, shall at all enter into it. Nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved. Now that verse teaches that those whose names are written in the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life.
We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a.
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. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. Meditate on the scriptures that are the source of your authority in jesus christ. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Treasury of scripture notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. To not be deceived in this final hour 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. Please write my name in your book of life, and never blot it out, but fill me with the holy spirit and seal my salvation for all eternity, in the name of my lord god jesus christ. If you have doubts, ask your pastor or a biblebelieving friend or feel free to email me at. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life.
When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Jesus christ offers us eternal life if we receive him, if we invite him into our hearts. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. 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 in the lamb s book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Interestingly, a couple of passages from this psalm are treated as messianic in the new testament. To get your name written in the book of life or the lamb s book of life. Lamb s book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood.
All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Rejoice in your salvation rejoice in what jesus has done for you. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. What a painful life, he died and ends up in hell, so sorrowful.
Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. There is a great and glorious life without sin, sickness, sorrow, or tears awaiting all those whose name is written in the lamb s book of life. The lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the lord and esteemed his name. Everyones name who was ever born and ever will be born is written in the book of life. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
John says that when jesus cleansed the temple, his disciples remembered that it is written. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. Those who are not blotted out of the book of life are one and the same as those who are written in the lamb s book of life. Jun 28, 2011 basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation.
How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. We can have confidence that our lord will never reject us and that even before we were born he knew us as his own. And all who dwell on earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Dont rejoice that demons are subject to you but rejoice that you are washed in the blood of jesus. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. English revised version and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct.
The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. There is a great and glorious life without sin, sickness, sorrow, or tears awaiting all those whose name is written in the lambs book of life. Lets accept your conclusion, for the sake of argument, that from the foundation of the world only refers to only those who are written in the book of life starting from genesis. Heavenly father, i thank you that as a christian that you have written my name in the lamb s book of life before the foundation of the earth and i can be forever assured of that. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Yet jesus came and searched for him in the land of the gadarenes because this mans name was written in the lambs book of life. New american standard 1977 and nothing unclean and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the lamb s book of life. Can someone whose name is not now written in the book do something, such as believe in jesus, so that hisher name will be written in the book.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place it there. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. 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. So every individual starts out with their name already written in the book of. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of.
Oct 29, 20 so also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. The magnificent city of jerusalem is prepared for every name written in this book. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. 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. But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out. The book of life also called the lamb s book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. 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. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of.
My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Jan 19, 2016 to have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Is your name written in the lamb book of life eternityrace. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who. Those that live in the city and those that live in the nations outside the city all have their names in the lamb s book of life. 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. Jesus saved him, and when the people of the town came out, they saw him sitting down, clothed, and in his right mind. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. 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 lamb s book of life are one and the same. Apr 17, 2020 clearly, if god blots unrepentant sinners out of his book, then being written in the book is not the same as election and there is no security in being written there. In revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
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