This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. This is a warning of what is going on right before our eyes and how we can fight it. Agenda 21 and bible prophecy the spiritual truth by. 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. Messiahs kingdom represented under, of the wolf and the lamb dwelling together isaiah 11. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. Oct 14, 2015 so i take the position that the book of life is a general reference to living itself, and the lamb s book of life is a distinct reference to those saved. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life rv 20.
Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. 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. Jesus christ, who is gods son, died on the cross for your sins. Lamb lamb of god paschal lamb allegory messiahs kingdom represented under, of the wolf and the lamb dwelling together isaiah 11. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. Genesis chapter 3 kjv king james version i believe the sentence in gen. Because the father knows everything omniscient, he wrote a complete history of sins drama this includes everyones thoughts, words, and actions. However all those who will stand before the white throne the dead will have rejected gods offer of salvation, choosing instead to trust in and stand upon their good works this is selfrighteousness. 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.
Kjv, thinline bible, compact, imitation leather, burgundy. Lamb by bonnie nadzam meet your next favorite book. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. The israelites used, in sprinkling the blood of the paschal lamb upon the lintels of their doors exodus 12. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. Nov 24, 2007 the book of life and the lamb s book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. This reference specifically mentions people who are believers in christ as those whose names are written in the 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 lambs book of life revelation 21. Posts of, sprinkled with the blood of the paschal lamb exodus 12. Then the priest shall take the one male lamb and bring it for a guilt offering, with the log of oil, and present them as a wave offering before the lord. 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. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was. Those whose names are in the book of life are lifegivers. 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. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james version. Lambs book of life and book of life seem to be two.
May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. 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. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. If you accept jesus as your saviour, your name already is written in the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. They are the servants of jesus, working in the spirit of jesus to minister more abundant life to the world. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Agenda 21 is a serious threat to the american way of life and to humanity all around the globe. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning.
Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had. Lambs book of life and book of life seem to be two different. Jun 28, 2011 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. See lambs book of life instances in the king james version kjv. 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 slain. Likewise the apostle john refers to those who will be erased from the book of life, or perhaps from the tree of life, for interfering with the pages of the sacred record rev 22. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life.
Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. No matter what one has done in this current life, in order to be found written in the lambs book of life, he must have accepted jesus christ as his. The lamb s book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Pray for us god answered burnt offering prayer, answers to. The lambs book of life, gods new covenant seek it not in the starry skies, nor in the sweet bye and bye seek it in a life transformed. The lamb stands on mount zion with the 144,000 first fruits who are redeemed. I read it in a single day in the kindle edition with pagination turned off, so when i reached the end i was surprised and stunned, the way you might be when a speeding car nearly hits you in the crosswalk and all you can do is watch it. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. It is also alluded to in other passages that remind us that god remembers his people and their obedience and sacrifices for his way of life. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 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. 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.
Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was written. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of.
Feb 04, 2008 theres a difference between the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb through the middle of the street of the city. Jul 10, 2012 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. Nov 29, 2015 may they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Jack kelly feels that there are two books but only the bride is in the lambs book of life therefore only the bride will have access to new jerusalem due to revelation 21. We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks.
This may sound crazy to some of you, but please read. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. In this interpretation the primary agenda of the book is to expose as impostors the worldly powers that seek to. What does the bible say about behold the lamb of god. 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. Some believe they are different books, some believe they are the.
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. The gospel is the good news of how sinners you and i are saved from hell by gods free grace. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. If he is going to offer a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before the lord, leviticus 14. New international version revelation 8 all inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. 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. 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 lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well.
Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. This is gods family album of names of those saved through the blood of the lamb. So i take the position that the book of life is a general reference to living itself, and the lamb s book of life is a distinct reference to those saved. In the lambs agenda samuel rodriguez offers a blueprint for christian rejuvenation, a prophetic call to orient our lives at the nexus of the cross. Lamb is a breathtaking novel that some readers will hate, which should make it a terrific book club selection. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. In the lamb s agenda, samuel rodriguez seeks to present what he has described as a comprehensive worldview where john 3. 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 overlooked eschatological element in revelation 20 we read of a period of time when the books plural are opened as well as the passover lambs book of life. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Book of life the book of life mentioned in revelation contains several exciting stories and one story reveals that the father wrote a book before angels and human beings were created. 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. The lambs book of life rivers of joy baptist church.
While all men might be in the book of life, not all men are in the lambs book, which is specific to his death, thus i would think that would have application only to those for whom the. Those whose names are not written in the book of life are thrown into the lake of fire. Peter explained, knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver and gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, v. Discover a vision for the possibilities of personal and cultural transformations that are possible when. However all those who will stand before the white throne the dead will have rejected gods offer of salvation, choosing instead to trust in and stand.
All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. This is his monument not in cold stone, not in chiseled marble, not in plaques of bronze, not in ancient parchments, not in weighty documents, but given by the very finger of god upon human hearts. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Looking at the lives of both martin luther king jr. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. 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. Every human created is recorded in the book of life only those washed in the blood of the lord jesus is written in the lamb s book which cannot be erased because it is sealed with his blood. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. Bible verses about before the foundation of the world. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons.