Lets make sure that your name is written in 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. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god.
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. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. 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. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. What does this mean to get our names in the lambs book of life. This means then that based on decisions we make that we can be wiped out of the book of life. The magnificent city of jerusalem is prepared for every name written in this book.
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. 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. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. We can have confidence that our lord will never reject us and that even before we were born he knew us as his own. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. There is a great and glorious life without sin, sickness, sorrow, or tears awaiting all those whose name is written in the lambs book of life.
Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. 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. If our righteousness is as filthy rags, can our efforts ever get our names written into this book. 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. 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. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Once you take your last breath, it is too late to get your name in heavens reservation book if it isnt in there already. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. Meditate on the scriptures that are the source of your authority in jesus christ.
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. Those who were not written in the lambs book of life from or since the foundation of the world. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the lamb. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Dont rejoice that demons are subject to you but rejoice that you are washed in the blood of jesus. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. And by all means, if that is me, feel free to call or email me and i would be delighted to share this truth with you personally. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction.
Some calvinists attempt to argue that all the elects names are written down in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the world, but is that what the text actually says. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Now that verse teaches that those whose names are written in the book of life definitely will not worship the beast. Do you know today if your name is written in the lambs book of life. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 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.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the 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. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. My name was already written in the lambs book of life compared to those who were not. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Jesus said, the man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. What happens to anyone at judgement whose name is not in this book.
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. Seek someone out who can and will share that truth with you. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. 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. What do jehovahs witnesses, mormons and christians say. My bibles translation implies that from the founding of the earth up till armageddon, that the book of life isnt finished. Was your name written in the lambs book of life before. New heart english bible if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. Is your name written in the lambs book of life have you freely asked jesus christ to becomelord and savior of. You will call upon the name of the lord and be saved. 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. 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 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. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. If it is not true of you, you will never bow your knees before god and confess his name. 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. 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. Net bible if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. 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. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly.
From the founding of the world, not one of their names has been written in the scroll of life of the lamb who was slaughtered. This verse gives us at least one specific instance. How strongly do you want to live forever in heaven. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. In the beginning some may have doubts about who he is.
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. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. But someone may say, still, everyone could have been written in and only unbelievers blotted out. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. Lambs book of life a unique book commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.