To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. The lambs book of life is the book of jesus christ in which are entered the names of those who have received eternal life see daniel 12. Is your name already written in the book of life, or is to.
Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. 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. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Alluding to the blasphemous beast, the bible says that, all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain revelation. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen.
We have a calling to share this knowledge with as many people as possible. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Every person ever born already in lambs book of life. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation.
Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. Another book, the lambs book of life contains the name of every individual who is born again, and only those who are born again rev. Those that live in the city and those that live in the nations outside the city all have their names in the lambs book of life.
Presence in the book secures perseverance in faith. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. 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 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. Basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. The lambs book of life also called the book of life is a record containing the names of all those who have been spiritually reborn redeemed. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the.
The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place it there. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. 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. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
These verses talk about you this interactive exercise reveals six of these verses. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. I believe the seven references to the book of life in revelation are all referring to the lambs book of life, even if that term is only used once in reference to it. Book of life are one and the same as those who are written in the lambs book of life. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. Jesus christ offers us eternal life if we receive him, if we invite him into our hearts.
Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. The book of life is the book in which appear the names of everyn living person. The context of chapter 21 is that it is speaking of the new jerusalem, i. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the.
If you are not in the book you will suffer eternal. 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. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. 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.
Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. If you name is written in the lambs book of life, share this page.
Anyone who worships anything other than god exhibits. However, read the texts carefully and behold how revelation. There we read, but nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book. The lambs book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who has been born again, spiritually speaking, who has been saved through the blood of jesus. 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. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another.
Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of. If we heed his call and ask him to come in as lord and savior, he enters our lives rev. I also thank you that my sins of the past, present, and future were nailed to the cross with jesus. Primarily because a persons name can be blotted out of the book of life, i am convinced that the book of life and the lambs book of life are not the same book. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb.
If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Like if your name is written in the lambs book of life. The magnificent city of jerusalem is prepared for every name written in this book. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. Nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. The lambs book of life is spoken of in the bible as being a book in heaven that records the names of people who have been spiritually saved. When leading a person to christ, you need not ask the father to write the name of the person into the book of life, because the name is already there. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. This is the reason why before a person is saved, he can. Tim lahayes book of life for the lost and saved and. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatseover worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. 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. Discourses of brigham young p 593, false prophet brigham young, names written in lambs book of life. Ultimately, only the names of those who qualify for eternal life remain written or sealed tpjs, p. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.
How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. 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. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. This reference specifically mentions people who are believers in christ as those whose names are written in the book of life. Every wicked man, every sinner, every soiledclotheswearing person is barred from heaven, from paradise, from the new jerusalem. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. God has written these verses in the scriptures using the words all and whosoever. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life. As to when the name is written is up to god but everyone alive to day has his name there. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20.
Once your name is written in the lambs book of life can. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Seven is gods perfectcomplete number, so it does seem very fitting if it is mentioned seven times in revelation revelation like john has patterns of sevens all through it both specifically mentioned and others you have to. Here the thing that keeps a person back from worshiping the beast is that his name is in the lambs book of life.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. 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. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to. Every person who enters the new heavens, new earth, and new city of god will be those whose names. 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 rv 20. So moses returned to the lord and said, alas, this people has sinned a. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about.