Christ himself determines whether the names that are recorded in the book of life remain in that record and are supported by his confession that they belong to him at the day of judgment. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. One s name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. May 21, 2016 if names were not written down in the lambs book of life from the beginning of time that implies that there were names written down. Heavenly father, i thank you that as a christian that you have written my name in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the earth and i can be forever assured of that. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. They would be saying they were better than other peopleso good, in fact, that god would have to let them into heaven. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Rejoice in your salvation rejoice in what jesus has done for you.
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. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. Jan 02, 2020 in fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life rv 20. Heavenly father, i come before you in the name of jesus, i am a sinner, i ask you to forgive me of my sin, i repent.
Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Everyones name who was ever born and ever will be born is written in the book of life. Was your name written in the lambs book of life before the. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Aug 17, 2016 id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of.
On another note, i have been witnessing to an 83 year old man, who has grade four bladder cancer. 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. Dec 17, 2016 some say names that are written in the book of life will not be blotted out. The saints who have had their names written in the lambs book of life, those who are truly saved, are delivered from his wrath to come.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. However, if our names are already there, it seems to make more sense. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place it there. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. 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. It is true that man cannot blot your name from the lambs book of life, but the lamb of god can do so. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. If you dont have your name in the book of life, you will ultimately be thrown in the lake of fire and that is true both when it comes to the book of life as well as the lambs book of life. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of life there is never even a warning that he is contemplating it.
No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. It would be prideful and conceited for someone to say they are among those whose names are written in the lambs book of life revelation 21. Feb 16, 2012 since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, it s clear that the book of life and the lamb s book of life are one and the same. 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 ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. 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. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. The lamb s book of life also called the book of life is a record containing the names of all those who have been spiritually reborn redeemed. 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 lambs book of life. If you want your name written in the lambs book fo life, repeat this prayer and click this link. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Furthermore, if you are not in the lambs book of life then you are under the wrath of god subject to receive all his plagues and woes to be poured out upon an unrepentant world. Can a persons name be erased from 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. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. Apr 29, 2012 it your name written in the lamb s book of life. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. And they were judged, each one according to his works. The devil and every demon knows that our names are recorded in the lambs book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Dec 07, 2016 just another wordpress site revelation 21.
If it is true that your name is written in the lamb s book of life, when you hear the gospel, you will believe in jesus christ. Always wondered how people can be blotted out potentially from the book of life, if their names were written before the foundation of the earth. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. Only those whose names are written in the lamb s book of life will enter it. 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. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions. 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.
Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. 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. 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. This means then that based on decisions we make that we can be wiped out of the book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. 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. Nothing evil will be allowed to enterno one who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life revelation 21. The father, the son, and the holy ghost knows every name in this book. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. Instead, rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. Dec 10, 2018 heavenly father, i thank you that as a christian that you have written my name in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the earth and i can be forever assured of that. Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life youtube. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Others say they whose names are written in heaven shall never perish. I believe a christian will know the witness in their spirit when they meet a saint recorded by the holy ghost. 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. 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. However, your real source of joy isnt merely that these spirits submit to your authority, but that your names are written in the journals of heaven and that you belong to gods kingdom. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever.
Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. 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. This means that they have accepted jesus as their savior, made him lord of their life, and will live with god in heaven throughout eternity. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. From the founding of the world, not one of their names has been written in the scroll of life of the lamb who was slaughtered. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. The second book, the lambs book of life, contains one thing only. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is.
Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. Oct 18, 2017 some calvinists attempt to argue that all the elect s names are written down in the lamb s book of life before the foundation of the world, but is that what the text actually says. If our salvation depended on how good we were, then you would be right. Treasury of scripture notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven.
Not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Meditate on the scriptures that are the source of your authority in jesus christ. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven.
In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. 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. So, we must ask the question, is your name written in the lambs book of life. These are the books in which are entered the names of those who have received eternal life. My bibles translation implies that from the founding of the earth up till armageddon, that the book of life isnt finished. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. Thank you that my name is written in the lambs book of life. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. 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. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective.
This is a royal family with divine blood in our veins. 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. To get your name written in the book of life or the lamb s book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. So every individual starts out with their name already written in the book of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The book of life is the heavenly record gods book a. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. The lord will count when he registers the peoples, this one was born there.
Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life. Seven times in the new testament, believers are identified as those whose names. 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. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. I also thank you that my sins of the past, present, and future were nailed to the cross with jesus. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. But it would not account for why jesus said, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded in the book at the time of their election eph.