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. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. In the lambs book of life, is my name written there.
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. We have the first mention of this book in exodus 32. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life.
Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Lets look first at what the scriptures say about the book of life, or the book of the living. 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. Through the law of double reference, the plea of david blends into that of the lord jesus christ in verses 19 to 28. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because it once was, now is not, and yet will come. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. Its interesting to note that god and moses imply that the names have already been written in the book see revelation. Speaking of the leaders, the authorities, such as caiaphas, who perpetrated his arrest and crucifixion, he pleads. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous.
But there are other places where the book of life is in view, even though it isnt named as such. Those whose names are not written in the book of life are thrown into the lake of fire. This is his monument not in cold stone, not in chiseled marble, not in plaques of bronze, not in ancient parchments, not in weighty documents, but given by the very finger of god upon human hearts. The book of life and the lambs book of life are apparently the same.
I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Some translators believe it refers to the lamb who was slain, while others say it refers to those whose names were written there. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. There are 8 verses in the bible which reference predestination and mention the book of life. We know that in spite of this threat, it was altered inadvertently or otherwise on at least 2 occasions, because we have versions in which the number of the beast is either 616 or 666 and versions that here say book of life or tree of life. Mar 09, 2016 there are 8 verses in the bible which reference predestination and mention the book of life. 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. Admittedly, the phrase from the creation of the world in rev. The only way one could have his name written in this book of life is to be in cwhy yahusha, baptized by him in the ruach ha kodesh. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things.
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 whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. It could be symbolic language referring to a record of the names of those who will be delivered from eternal death. 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. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians.
The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. But if the greek rendition sheds any meaning on similarities or differences between the lambs book of life rev 21 and the booktree of life rev 22, i might get one step closer to finding an answer. Bible q are the tree of life and the lambs book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.
I realise this is a complicated subject and the whole of scripture perhaps needs taking into account to arrive at an objective answer. Are the book of life and the lambs book of life the. Is the lambs book of life the same thing as the treebook. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. 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. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in. 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.
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The bible teaches us that anyone who believes that jesus is lord gets their name written in that book. Preached on sunday, 3rd june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. The lambs book of life, gods new covenant seek it not in the starry skies, nor in the sweet bye and bye seek it in a life transformed. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.
May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. Refrain 3 tho my life may be fraught with afflictions fearful, i can bear with it all, and my heart be cheerful. There does seem to be a difference between these two very important books. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. If your name is in the book because you gave your life to jesus then they will let. Jun 28, 2009 the book of life is mentioned in psalm 69. The lambs book of life rivers of joy baptist church.
The book of life may be a real physical book but it does not need to be. In the new testament, the book of life is mentioned eight times. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. This book would include all those who have ever lived. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Once day when we get to heaven before they let us in they will check to make sure that our name is in the book of life. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the. 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.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there.
If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Lambs book of life discussion in general theology started by believes gods sovereignity, mar 30, 2004. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life.
And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. Jun 05, 2010 those whose names are not written in the book of life are thrown into the lake of fire. 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. 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.
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. The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and yet will come up out of the abyss and go to its destruction. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life.
Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. The book of life is a book kept by god with the list of names of people who will escape gods wrath psalm 69. Is the lambs book of life the same thing as the tree. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy. Speaking of the leaders, the authorities, such as caiaphas. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. When one is baptized, he is baptized into cwhy yahusha. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs.
See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. So then, at the great white throne judgment, if their names are not found in the book of life, it will show them to be unsaved and worthy of partaking in this particular judgment. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance john. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. This book recorded the names of those who are worthy into life. Those whose names are not in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire rev. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life.
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