Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life.
There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
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. American standard version and if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. 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. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the lord. In my view, the lambs book of life is about truly born again christians, but simple book of life seems to be about people who pass through 7 year tribulation and the kingdom of millennium only by their own righteousness and choice not true christiansthe true bride of jesus christ church. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. 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. 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.
The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. It is faith that determines whether our names are in the book. All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. The lambs book of life rivers of joy baptist church. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. Douayrheims bible and whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the pool of fire. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting.
In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Jan 19, 2016 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. 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. 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. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by book order sort by relevance exodus 32. On most occasions where the lamb s book of life is mentioned it refers to the register of those who have been chosen for.
Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. Several pundits use the same book position to argue that there is no eternal salvation since names are blotted out of the book of life. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. 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. 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. I had a lot of comments on a recent video about the book of life and i. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. New king james version but there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Apr 01, 2017 what is the book of life, how do you get in and what will get you blotted out. 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 believe have their names retained in the book rev. If you want your name written in the lambs book fo life, repeat this prayer and click this link.
Nov 24, 2007 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. 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. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. Nov 29, 2015 bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance john.
Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the. And abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. Another solution holds that the lamb s book of life differs from the book of life. May 21, 2016 in my view, the lambs book of life is about truly born again christians, but simple book of life seems to be about people who pass through 7 year tribulation and the kingdom of millennium only by their own righteousness and choice not true christiansthe true bride of jesus christ church. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament.
Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation. Most people today refuse to obey the gospel of jesus christ. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james version.
The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. The gospel is the good news of how sinners you and i are saved from hell by gods free grace. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of. The lamb s book of life lists those who have been and are to be saved. 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. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. These are the books in which are entered the names of those who have received eternal life. Why does the calvinistic leaning english standard version esv translate revelation. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums.
The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. What is the book of life, how do you get in and what will get you blotted out. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Jesus christ, who is gods son, died on the cross for your sins. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance john. American king james version and whoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
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. Jack kelly feels that there are two books but only the bride is in the lambs book of life therefore only the bride will have access to new jerusalem due to revelation 21. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong. Jun 28, 2011 the phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. Lambs book of life and book of life seem to be two different. I had a lot of comments on a recent video about the book of life and i wanted to clear up. Scholars believe john refers to it as the lambs book of life in revelation because it is full of names of those who have life because of the lamb who was slain. The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy.
Thank you that my name is written in the lambs book of life. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. It is also alluded to in other passages that remind us that god remembers his people and their obedience and sacrifices for his way of life.
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