In other words, having your name in the book of life from the foundation of the world means god will keep you from folly. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. 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.
Some synagogues have raised money by inscribing congregation members names in a book of life as a tribute to their financial generosity. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. 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. With this in mind, look at another passage in rev about the book of life there is 5 mentions of the book of life in rev rev 3. On this feast of trumpets, the question for us today is does you name appear in the lambs book of life. Revelation 20 12 and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Have you repented from all of your sins which is the transgression of gods holy law, his holy and eternal ten commandments. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever. The book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. 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. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels.
Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. Brother nathaniel bassey is your name in the book of life. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels. The teaching here is that having ones name written in the book is effectual. This interactive exercise reveals six of these verses and tells you what god has to say about you. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. A free printable gospel tract for salvation asking the question, is your name written in the book of life. To have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the.
From the time of moses onward, the roll call of the redeemed has been closely linked with atonement reconciliation with god. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. A book of life motif is frequently found in jewish houses of worship. If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we. 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 bible says believers names are written in the book of life.
This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Having your name in the book of life is the legal difference between eternal life and death. Water baptism symbolizes ones lifelong commitment to follow gods way of life acts 2. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. 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. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before 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. To have your name written in the book of life means you have repented from your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and lord before your. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast.
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. How do you get your name written in the book of life. 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 book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet just humbly bow then your name will be in the book of life piano dont you know that christ was sent that from sin you could repent so your name could be in the book of life you will have a great surprise if you fail to recognize that your name must be in the. Does life get busy for us, unintentionally placing god in the back seat. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
This is the story of a brother who slept and woke up in. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. You know, that is a wonderful feeling to know that there is finally something that you and i have control over. V8 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. In the first place, it is selfevident that all the people who. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. At that time shall arise michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them.
His own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Flipping the pages of this great book this brother gave a cursory gaze he saw the names of prophets, saints and martyrs who kept the faith and won the race but he said mr. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. When god opens the book of life will your name be written. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. How to get my name written in the book of life quora. Allowing names to be recorded and blotted out in one book but never recorded in the second book when gods eternal election applies equally to both. If so, then you may obtain gods beautiful gift of eternal life in. Those whose names are found written in the book of. That last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out.
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. Water of life christianity shemot book of exodus 32. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. That is, it has a defining effect on ones responses. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done. 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.
If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. This explanation may satisfy the curiosity of some, but such conjecture is not scriptural. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. What is the book of life some believe that the book of life was the citizenship scrolls kept in the tabernacle or the temple, or when neither existed, in the central depository of records of israel but had nothing to do with his messiahs record in heaven.
Your name was blotted out of the book of life when you sinned against god, and your destination became hell. 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. 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. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. If so, our names are in jeopardy of being blotted out of the book of life. The book is mentioned in several places in the new.
It is assumed by many that the book of life is just another name, for the bible. 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. Now that verse teaches that those whose names are written in the book of life definitely will not worship the beast. It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. For god to record our names in the book of life, we must repent of our sins, be baptized and become spiritually converted. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. The book of life is a old and new testament doctrine. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Its african students at global worship 11202015 is your name in the book of life. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. May your name be inscribed in the book of life is the most common greeting for the jewish new year season. He will cause you to persevere in allegiance to god.
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