Revelation names written in the book of life

Those whose names are not written in the book will marvel at the beast. Names in the book of life in revelation god is open. 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. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture.

Some passages speak about names being written in the book of life, some about names not being written in the book of life, and some about names being blotted out of the book of life. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. God keeps a record of how each of us responds to his offer of salvation. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. All the names written in the book of life were inscribed in eternity past. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. 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. Jan 02, 2020 the names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration.

Both of these passages clearly describe unbelievers as those whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. How will members of the great crowd get their names indelibly written in the book of life. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3. When god judges us, the book of life will play a prominent role, and if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire revelation 20. The importance of the book of life is established in revelation 20. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,248,218 views 29.

Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in 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. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. 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.

And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. What members of the true church of god have in common with the patriarchs and prophets of old is that they all share the same gift of the holy spirit 1 peter 1. May 06, 2018 the names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. It is the book of life in which the apostles names are written in heaven luke 10. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life.

If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. If the former, the verse may only be conveying that the book has. Those whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. 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. 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 book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it.

Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. In a number of ways, the book of daniel at the close of the old testament era is a precursor to the book of revelation in. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life.

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. It is a warning to people that their part of the book of life can be revoked based on their actions. And if any ones name was not found recorded in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.

Having your name in the book of life keeps you from doing what would. Three possibilities exist in terms of reconciling revelation. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Only one is written by the apostle paul philippians 4. Seven times in the new testament, believers are identified as those whose. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. Mar 27, 2016 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast. Seven times in the new testament, believers are identified as those whose names. And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Other versions, including niv, esv, and nasb, use tree of life instead of book of.

In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that contains the names of faithful people. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. As described, only those whose names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and have not been blotted out by the lamb, are saved at the last judgment. Dec 22, 2006 again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. Basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. Again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i. 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. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their.

The names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. Aug 17, 2016 one more reference to consider is the one in revelation that says the beast from the abyss will impress and terrify t he inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world. The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the. The phrase book of life is found only eight times, in eight verses, in the bible. The scriptures call the book of life the lambs book of life revelation. They are partially correct when they interpret the title of the book to mean the book of eternal.

Scripture clearly teaches that a true believer in christ cannot have his name blotted out of the book of life and that an unbelievers names never were in the. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs.

Contemporary english version anyone whose name wasnt. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. This seems to suggest that not everyones name is written in from the start. 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. The dead were judged by what was written in the books, by the way they had lived. To john of revelation, god possessed a divine book, a 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.

Sea released its dead, death and hell turned in their dead. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The phrase from the foundation of the world could be understood as describing either the book or the names. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.