When god opens the book of life will your name be written. Jesus christ declares, he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Thus, whosoever is part of the covenant community congregation, has their name symbolically written in the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Im constantly annotating my books, especially if t. If you are not a christian your name will be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of. Now i am a christian and all of my immediate family members are christians. He will cause you to persevere in allegiance to god.
This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. By making gods word personal, you can see how much he loves you, and the importance of. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life.
According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. If you chose to write a book about your life, what would. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. This is an example of how the book of life might look. On display in the yad vashem holocaust memorial in israel is. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i.
The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name. God looks at our heart, not our outwardly behavior. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. To me this shows that the righteous person who is written in the book of life can suddenly removed from the book of life because of doing wickedness. In other words, having your name in the book of life from the foundation of the world means god will keep you from folly.
There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Having your name in the book of life is the legal difference between eternal life and death. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life.
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. 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. 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. It is assumed by many that the book of life is just another name, for the bible. 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 am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Wow your books must be the coolest to flip through. Paul writes, set your hearts on things above, where christ is seated at. How to get my name written in the book of life quora. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. This interactive exercise displays your name in six bible verses. If it is true that your name is written in the lambs book of life, when.
Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. 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. In these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. The writer is pastor of global church of god congregations in portland, ore seattle, wash and alaska. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god. Assuming that the book is about my life which i have lived till now, the title would probably be the lamentation of the one being controllednot a pretty good title, i agree i am from india, and over here, for a child who is growing up, all the. The book of life is a register of the saved christians who will enjoy eternity. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Forums at eliyahs home page eliyahs home page discussion forum the book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. 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. This explanation may satisfy the curiosity of some, but such conjecture is not scriptural.
The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Thus they will extinguish my coal which is left, so as to leave my husband neither name nor remnant on the face of the earth. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. But those family and friends who are nottheir names will be blotted out of the book of life and when i get to heaven they will be as if they never existed to me. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. 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 is mentioned in several places in the new.
This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. Blotting out will be done if we dont put our faith in jesus christ and his. The term book of life is first mentioned by paul in philippians 4. I have read in the book of psalms chapter 69 verse 28 which says, let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. You step out in faith, you are baptised as was commanded by jesus and you follow him all the days of your life until you are called home. Not the name you know, but the name god has given you. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Names blotted out commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. The lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders.
Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. By the way, i just read to you about the mark of the beast, and notice it contrasted one group having the mark of the beast and another group, their names are in the book of life. 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. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god.
Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The book of life pastor dougs weekly message amazing. Has god already written your name in the book of life. Basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Nov 16, 2015 people are so worried about how they look to other people, or will they be accepted by others, or do they have the best of everything and at anyones expense well you should only be worried about what god thinks of you and are your ways acceptable in gods eyesand if your name is not written in the book of life then you do not have the best and it will be at your very. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. The book youd have written, if only you had the time. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. It should consist of anything and everything important to living our best life.
In the first place, it is selfevident that all the people who. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. When you buy a new book, do you write your name and. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. If you have the mark of the beast, your name is not in the 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. God has given you a name then sealed you by god the holy spirit, given a white garment, given eternal life never to be erased from the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
What enables you to have your name in the book of life. Please give scriptural references that substantiate your viewpoint. Many christians erroneously believe that everyone who was ever written in the book of life is saved, thus the question how are names blotted out of. 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. Your handbook is meant to be your manual for living. To get ones name in the book of life you must become a saved christian redeemed by the blood of jesus on calvarys cross. No, god put the names in before the foundation of the world and he put them in there. 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. It is good to have your name written in the book of life.
Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. 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. Im a book hoarder, and i know this is blasphemous, but i always write my name, the date, and my phone number in my book, just in case i lose it.
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