All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Revelation niv read the new international version. Those whose names are in the book of life are life givers. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct.
And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Mar 22, 2019 to begin, a simple explanation to the question what is the book of life is as follows. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. Revelation 17 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Oct, 2016 question 1, is the book of life mentioned in the old testament, the same book as the lambs book of life mentioned in the new testament. It includes all whose lives have been willingly and cheerfully offered on the altar of love. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The lamb s book of life is the same as the book of life for the following reasons. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life. 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. One view seems to be that it is, and my view is they are two very different books. Several pundits use the same book position to argue that there is no eternal salvation since names are blotted out of the book of life.
Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. To the thirsty i will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. See more ideas about lambs book of life, book of life and word of god. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Some translators believe it refers to the lamb who was slain, while others say it refers to those whose names were written there. You said something i had never heard, that our names are already in the lambs book of life. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
New living translation nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was written. Its in several places in the bible revelation, psalms, phillipians. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea. Niv 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. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. If you want your name written in the lambs book fo life, repeat this prayer and click this link. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Utilizing contextual clues from the verses referencing the book of life in the scriptures, bible scholars have come to an agreement that this extensive list of the redeemed is actually printed on the back of a cvs receipt. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. 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.
There are no bible passages suggesting that the tree of life is the same thing as the lambs 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. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement.
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. 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. Jun 05, 2010 since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. But if the greek rendition sheds any meaning on similarities or differences between the lambs book of life rev 21 and the book tree of life rev 22, i might get one step closer to finding an answer. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The tree of life is a divine source of eternal life and the lambs book of life is a record of those who will be given eternal life. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. 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. Lambs book of life and book of life seem to be two. Is the lambs book of life the same thing as the tree. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of participation in the temporal blessings of the theocracy, while to be erased or blotted out of. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Bible q are the tree of life and the lambs book of life. Sep 04, 2007 its in several places in the bible revelation, psalms, phillipians. 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.
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. Lambs book of life actually printed on back of cvs. Thank you that my name is written in the lambs book of life. 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 lamb s book of life. 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. But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. Is the lambs book of life the same thing as the treebook. The very phrase the lambs book of life is a declaration of this, and distinguishes it from every other list of names that was ever written. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. The book of the revelation makes it clear that heaven will be open only for those whose names are written in the lambs book of life 21. 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 he once was, now is not, and yet will come. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Let us reason ministries explains the differences in the two books. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app.
In other words, the book of life is a record of the. 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. All unsaved appear before the great white throne and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. The term appears in both the old testament and new testament. This reference specifically mentions people who are believers in christ as those whose names are written in the book of life.
Have you heard of the lambs book of life in the bible. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. May 05, 2011 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. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament.
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you. New international version 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 lamb s book of life. I realise this is a complicated subject and the whole of scripture perhaps needs taking into account to arrive at an objective answer. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the number of souls that he will create to the end of time. Once you receive jesus as your lord and savior your name is written in the lambs book of life. Or written from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the lamb who was slain. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Jack kelly feels that there are two books but only the bride is in the lamb s book of life therefore only the bride will have access to new jerusalem due to revelation 21. 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. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lamb s book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the.
Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. 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 erased from the book of life. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. The book of life is a record written by god before the creation of the world, listing people who will live forever in the kingdom of heaven. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. The lambs book of life in revelation at the last judgment, believers in christ are assured that their names are recorded in the lambs book of life and that they have nothing to fear. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and.
The joyful return 19 see, i have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Niv 27 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 lamb s book of life. 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 lamb s book of life revelation 21. Those who received christ have their name written in his book of life the lambs book and it is retained in the book of life. However, i wanted to ask you about the two books that will be opened. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. 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. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy.
By looking at scriptures that talk about them individually we can conclude that they are different. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life. Admittedly, the phrase from the creation of the world in rev. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Kjv there is a philosophy, a belief system that is established by the world, taught by the world, and followed by. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life.
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