As is typical in a formal debate structure, we were not given ample time to fully develop our response, at least not to my satisfaction. The only explanation for why a helldeserving sinner has hisher name written down in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the world is because god is gracious and merciful and. It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from israel. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. If names were not written down in the lambs book of life from the beginning of time that implies that there were names written down. There will in no way enter into it anything profane, or one who causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. What do jehovahs witnesses, mormons and christians say. And no unclean thing shall ever enter it, nor any one who is guilty of base conduct or tells lies, but only they whose names stand recorded in the lambs book of life.
Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of life. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. 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. The lambs book of life god is absolutely true to his word if he says hes going to do it its going to happen. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. How you may know your name is in the lamb s book of life jesse m. I can show several verse where it talks of people being in the lambs book of life or not being blotted out as long as they conquer and overcome. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses.
Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. I also thank you that my sins of the past, present, and future were nailed to the cross with jesus. There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976. Whoever has their name written in the book of life whether it is one book or two is still alive. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture.
One s name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. This is not a fairy tale, youve seen for yourself that the prophetic words of god that are recorded in this book hold up bible are 100% accurate and they will a. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book.
I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the lord and his jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse which is written in this book will rest on him, and the. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind. If you want your name written in the lambs book fo life, repeat this prayer and click this link. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. However, in my early walk with god, it also seemed to me an easy matter to have ones name blotted out of that blessed book. The saints who have had their names written in the lambs book of life, those who are truly saved, are delivered from his wrath to come. If our righteousness is as filthy rags, can our efforts ever get our names written into this book. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered righteous before god and will inherit eternal life provided he or she remains faithful to. The devil and every demon knows that our names are recorded in the lambs book of life. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born.
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. 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. 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. How can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life. Over spiritual forces the witness of christ what heaven will be like blotted out book of life. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. 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.
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. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
What joy flooded my soul in the contemplation of my very own name written in heaven in the lambs book of life. Whether scripture is talking about keeping your name in the one book of life or having it transferred from the book of life to the lambs book of life, the point remains the same. 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. Cities in john s day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lamb s book of life. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture.
And 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. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. And if anyone s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. 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. 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. Taking these as two different books when their titles are so similar. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Furthermore, if you are not in the lambs book of life then you are under the wrath of god subject to receive all his plagues and woes to be poured out upon an unrepentant world. If it is not true of you, you will never bow your knees before god and confess his name. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. Jesus is the lamb of god who gives life to everyone who turns from their sinful ways and accepts jesus. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life.
Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22.
May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Jun 28, 2011 bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. The only way to get your name registered there is to be born into gods family. And no unclean thing shall ever enter it, nor any one who is guilty of base conduct or tells lies, but only they whose names stand recorded in the lamb s book of life. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. There will in no way enter into it anything profane, or one who causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels revelation 3. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved.
The book is mentioned in several places in the new. If we have done this our name is in jesus lambs book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Nov 07, 2014 how can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. I will confess his name before my father and before his. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. What happens to anyone at judgement whose name is not in this book. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. 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. 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. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. Our name in this eternal book is the identification for all of gods saints. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. The lambs book of life sermon by jim twamley, isaiah 53. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. I was raised with a strict pentecostal and holiness mentality and there was no security in our. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Jesus is the lamb of god who gives life to everyone who turns from their sinful ways and accepts jesus as savior and lord.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. 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. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life.
The father, the son, and the holy ghost knows every name in this book. 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. What does this mean to get our names in the lambs book of life. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lambs book of life revelation 21. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. Braxton hunter and myself traditionalists were asked about the lamb s book of life by our calvinistic opponents. Each hearer should desire to have their name in the book of life and the lambs book of life revelations eternal list book of life. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.
Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. The gospel of john, chapter 3, records the reaction of a man who couldnt get his mind around this concept. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. 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. Dec 10, 2018 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.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Every person who enters the new heavens, new earth, and new city of god will be those whose names. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. Thank you that my name is written in the lambs book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Can someone whose name is not now written in the book do something, such as believe in jesus, so that hisher name will be written in the book. 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. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. 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.
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