Predestination and book of life with scripture study. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Arguing for the tree of life translation instead of the book of life translation are two other verses in the same chapter. 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. 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. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. May 06, 2018 is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the book of life. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. But now, if you will forgive their sin but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written.
How do i get my name 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. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. Generally speaking, the church, which bears the marks of the true church belgic confession 29, is composed of elect. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was written. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life.
Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The lambs book of life lists those who have been and are to be saved. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. So it seems that the book of life belongs to the lamb and that both are therefore the same book. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation.
My frame was not hidden from you, when i was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the.
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. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. 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. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex 32. The lamb who has been slain from the creation of the world has a book in which are written all those who have been redeemed by his sacrifice. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. 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.
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. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. 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. We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved are in the lambs book of life. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.
Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. Upon death, the unbelievers names are blotted out of this book. Those who have trusted in the lord jesus christ as their lord and savior have their names written in the lambs book of life. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. 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. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. James smith, new park street church, london, 1849 the lord jesus christ is often represented in sacred scripture by the figure of a lamb, either to set forth the mildness, patience, and loveliness of his nature. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. 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.
Because no communication made by means of the global internet can. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the 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. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. Instead, it refers to the book of the living, the record of those who are alive cf. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Both mention the tree of life and the city together, the same as verse 19 does. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. In touch ministries makes reasonable and customary efforts, in accordance with the highest ministry and communications industry standards, to preserve your privacy, and the security of any information you may choose to transmit to us. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the. A detailed study indicates that this divine book contains written names which are of a permanent nature, with one exception seen in rev 22. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. If you read through revelation 23, jesus is pronouncing warnings and blessings to the various churches of asia minor, and all the blessings are for those people who overcome. Posted on may 6, 2018 may 6, 2018 by endtimesprophecyresearch answer. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. 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. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. 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.
Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. The book of life is called the book of the life of the lamb. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. 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. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3.
Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. This verse also makes it clear that once a name is written in the book of life, jesus promises that he will never blot it out, proving once more the. 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. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life.
May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. 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. Mar 09, 2016 a detailed study indicates that this divine book contains written names which are of a permanent nature, with one exception seen in rev 22. Lord tells moses that whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. 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. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name. 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. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. 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. 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. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false.
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. We read of the lambs book of life and the book of life. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. True christians will wear theirs at the marriage supper of the lamb 19. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. 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. 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. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of.
Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the number of souls that he will create to the end of time. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life.