You know, that is a wonderful feeling to know that there is finally something that you and i have control over. 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 physical death. Also it can be blotted if you have known known the tuth and depart from it without repentence. Aug 18, 2015 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. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. 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. The bookm of life shall be opened during the judgement of people in front of god. If your name is not written, you will be cast in to the lake of fire.
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 can you know if your name is written in the book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. This is the singular thing that can give us eternal joy, even when we are facing our own death. For god so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 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. Jan 19, 2016 to have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life.
Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Their name is in the book, so its not as if god will forget about them, or theyll somehow slip through the cracks. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. In the morning, his name was in the book of life, but in the evening, his name was cancelled from the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Dec 15, 2018 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. New heart english bible if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.
We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. To do so, it is important to understand that we are all. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. First, we need to know the awesome truth about this book. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Dec 20, 2018 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 physical death.
How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life quora. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. May 20, 2007 therefore, the elect child of gods name is written permanently in the book of life, and it was written there before god ever hung the first star in heaven. Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. Yes, we may go to the doctor and he will tell us that we do not have long to live. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. Have you repented from all of your sins which is the transgression of gods holy law, his holy and eternal ten commandments. 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. Lets make sure that your name is written in the lambs book of life.
One possible solution is that the book of life means the list of everyone who is born, and that god blots out all unbelievers leaving only the saints. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by. It is you alone that has control over whether you get your name written in heaven or not. Basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal 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.
According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. We can have confidence that our lord will never reject us and that even before we were born he knew us as his own. Oct 10, 20 is your name written in the book of life. When god opens the book of life will your name be written. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of.
What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. And it seems theirs another group not written in the book of life before the foundation of the world in which god is displaying his justice in while in the life of the elect he is displaying his mercy. If your name has been written in the book of life, you have been given eternal life. Feb 16, 2012 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. The book of life is a phrase used to describe the fact that god saves some people from their sins. So every individual starts out with their name already written in the book of. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. This while he knows that when his child is born in time, that child will be born in enmity with him, therefore paul says while we were yet sinners, christ died for us. Indeed, true comrade, i ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10. Paul refers to those who have laboured alongside him as those whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The answer is pretty simple when you are born, your name is written in the book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. 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.
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. It is written there because you were born just before god on account of innocence you had not sinned and died yet. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Your name in this book places you in the royal family. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved. 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.
What a painful life, he died and ends up in hell, so sorrowful. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. This is absolutely the one solitary record of every soul that belongs to the lord. 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 sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. 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 this book meant exclusion. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written.
How do i know my name is written in the book of life. To have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. If you dont have your name in the book of life, you will ultimately be thrown in the lake of fire and that is true both when it comes to the book of life as well as the lambs book of life. Clearly, if god blots unrepentant sinners out of his book, then being written in the book is not the same as election and there is no security in being written there. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. 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. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life.
It is good to have your name written in the book of life the apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. So then, at the great white throne judgment, if their names are not found in the book of life, it will show them to be unsaved and worthy of partaking in this particular judgment. Is your name written in the lamb book of life eternityrace. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. 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. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Jun 28, 2011 basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life.
And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Those saved have their names written in the book of life. Our life choices influence the great eraser mentioned in revelation 3. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god. Of those some can choose sin and trade in the truth of god for a lie.
Therefore, the elect child of gods name is written permanently in the book of life, and it was written there before god ever hung the first star in heaven. Kola gave his life to christ in his young age, and was very zealous in working for god. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. How to get my name written in the book of life quora. Dec 27, 2012 here is how you can make sure your name is written in the book of life be born of the water and spirit confess jesus as lord and savior walk in the light 1 john 1. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security.
Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Now that means having your name in the book of life means you will be kept from marveling at the beast. Mar 27, 2016 is your name written in the book of life. Everyones name who was ever born and ever will be born is written in the book of life. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. We must first realize that no one can eat of the tree of life unless his or her name is written in the book of life rev 21. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. What enables you to have your name in the book of life. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. For god sent the son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we. 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. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. Is my name written there on those pages bright and fair is my name written in the book of life if you want to be up there then down here you must prepare and your name must be in the book of life get down on your knees and pray you from sin must turn away or your name wont be in the book of life if youll turn to jesus now at his feet just. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. For your name to be in the book of life, you have to believe that jesus died on the cross for your sins, and that he is the king of all kings, that he is the lord. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. 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. Jesus referred a lot to laying down your own life, picking up your cross, suffering for him, etc.
No man can put your name in the book of life and no man can take your name out of the lords book. 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. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. If so, then you may obtain gods beautiful gift of eternal life in. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. Is your name written in the lamb book of life is your name written in the lamb book of life in the morning, his name was in the book of life, but in the evening, his name was cancelled from the book of life. The imagery is, firstly, designed to reassure christians. In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that contains the names of faithful people. 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. It is very simple to have your name recorded in the book of life. 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. Net bible if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, that person was thrown into the lake of fire.
I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. 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. Both of these passages clearly describe unbelievers as those whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.