It is good to have your name written in the book of life. 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. Was your name written in the lambs book of life before the. Nov 07, 2014 how can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life. Therefore, through knowledge and faith in the risen savior, you can be certain that your name will appear in the lambs book of life. 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. But her name was written in the lamb s book of life.
All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. We can have confidence that our lord will never reject us and that even before we were born he knew us as his own. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb s book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Now, before i tell you how to make sure that you are in the lambs book of life, let me tell you briefly how the beast will trick the entire world into believing that he is god. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book. 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. Jesus christ offers us eternal life if we receive him, if we invite him into our hearts. 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. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me.
Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Oct 18, 2017 lets accept your conclusion, for the sake of argument, that from the foundation of the world only refers to only those who are written in the book of life starting from genesis. Now that verse teaches that those whose names are written in the book of life definitely will not worship the beast. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.
Lets make sure that you are listening to christ, the son of god. 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 lamb s book of life. 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. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. Oct 29, 20 so also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Net bible if anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.
How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. Nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. Rejoice in your salvation rejoice in what jesus has done for you. 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. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. First, we need to know the awesome truth about this book. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. A persons name is written in the lamb s book of life only because he or she chooses to ask god to place it there.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Meditate on the scriptures that are the source of your authority in jesus christ. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Every person who enters the new heavens, new earth, and new city of god will be those whose names are written in the book of life that belongs to the lamb. Find out what the bible says about this book and why your name should be in it. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. No faith whatsoever, its either theyll get real quiet on you or. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. Welcome to christian forums, a forum to discuss christianity in a friendly surrounding. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is.
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. Now let me ask you again, is your name written in the lambs book of life. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. You must submit your name and personal information to the humanity party, the only political movement that can solve world poverty and suffering. And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because it was and. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The point of the text is that the people who worship the beast do so because their names have not been written in the book of life. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of.
In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. In revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. 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. 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 lamb s book of life. You ask them is your name written in the book of life, now they wanna get all optimistic on you and things. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. May 21, 2016 it seems i was chosen to be saved before i was born or existed.
This reference specifically mentions people who are believers in christ as those whose names are written in the book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. At that time shall arise michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. If your name is written in the book of life, its because you took gods word to heart and decided to live according to it. Theres only one way today to know that your name is written in the lamb s book of life. I also thank you that my sins of the past, present, and future were nailed to the cross with jesus.
Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
Sep 21, 2008 this sensational book written by carl brice will edify your spirit concerning the will 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. The magnificent city of jerusalem is prepared for every name written in this book. One s name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. Jun 28, 2011 basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. Remember being good is not good enough to get into heaven and heaven is the goal brothers and sisters. The bible teaches us that we are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Those who are not blotted out of the book of life are one and the same as those who are written in the lambs book of life. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. Is your name written in the lambs book of life have you freely asked jesus christ to becomelord and savior of your entire life. 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. Lets make sure that your name is written in the lambs book of life. Posted on jun 28, 2011 5 comments estimated reading time.
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. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. 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. 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. So the two spies visited her and saved her, and her household, as we read in the book of joshua.
Here the thing that keeps a person back from worshiping the beast is. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. New heart english bible if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. Cities in john s day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. Dont rejoice that demons are subject to you but rejoice that you are washed in the blood of jesus. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. 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. How to know your name is 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.
What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. How you may know your name is in the lamb s book of life jesse m. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. When you are born, you are in your name is found in the lambs book of life. Your name in this book places you in the royal family. Names blotted out commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. In the new testament, we read about the legiondemon man. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. This is absolutely the one solitary record of every soul that belongs to the lord. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 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. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved.
The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. You will need to register to be able to join in fellowship with christians all over the world we hope to see you as a part of our community soon and god bless. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. 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. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. However, the bible also talks about not blotting people s names out of the book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. 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. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. So every individual starts out with their name already written in the book of.
Are you 100% absolutely certain that your name is written in the lambs book of life. Its letting you know that there is a book the lambs book of life that stands today as it will at the end of the book and if your name is not written you aint getting in heaven. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. If you have doubts, ask your pastor or a biblebelieving friend or feel free to email me at. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. This is one of the hottest subjects in todays church. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. And all who dwell on earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lamb s 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. Was your name written in the lambs book of life before.
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. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Dec 15, 2018 imagine, if you have trusted in christ for the forgiveness of your sin then your name has been written in the book of life since the foundation of the world. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. 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. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. Some calvinists attempt to argue that all the elects 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. My name was already written in the lambs book of life compared to those who were not. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Those who were not written in the lambs book of life from or since the foundation of the world.
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. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your. Everyones name who was ever born and ever will be born is written 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. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. 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. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. Treasury of scripture notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you.