Those who practice sin wont be in the book of life, but forgiven overcomers will be written there. Why does god have different names recorded in the bible. 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. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. To be written there is to be secure in gods sovereign, electing love. The figure is borrowed from the lists or registers of citizens jeremiah 22. God knows who are his, even before they are born, everyone who lives is written in the book of life. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving. John wrote, and i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.
The bible tells us that god knows everything, and that he is keeping a record of our lives. Gods plan to add members to his family has always included the book of life. But can we know of a certainty that our names are written in the lambs book of life. Our name in this eternal book is the identification for all of gods saints. Well, the simple reason why such a book exists is because man, just like satan, is a fallen creature. Books are mentioned in the bible 196 times, but only three are on gods reading list. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. It is a privilege to obey gods perfect laws and have our names written down the book of life but the names can be taken off if we fail to continue to be obedient to gods perfect laws. T here are some who believe that the book of life contains the names of every human who has ever lived or ever will live. The beast worshipers are said to have never had their names written in the book of life not the lambs book of life in revelation rev. Has god already written your name in the book of life. In other words, as john piper explains, having our name in the book of life from the foundation of the world seems to mean that god will keep you from falling and grant you to persevere in allegiance to god. The book of life underscores the fact that those who belong to christ are already citizens of the heavenly city. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5.
Thus, a persons name is entered into the book of life. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. This is evidently another reference to the book of life. Scripture indicates he choose whom he wants, not based on anything they do. As recorded in the bible, god was called jehovah and he is also called jesus. Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of. To do so, it is important to understand that we are all sinners. Only those names written in the book of life will make it to heaven. Jun 28, 2011 those who practice sin wont be in the book of life, but forgiven overcomers will be written there. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. The new testament likewise reveals the existence of this book. When the pages open and the names are read, this is the book that believers want their names to be seen and heard. Water baptism symbolizes ones lifelong commitment to follow god s way of life.
On the judgment day, we will be required to give an account of what he has recorded romans 14. It says that we are to be workers for christ and our names are in the book of life. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. The book of life pastor dougs weekly message amazing. In giving various instructions to the church at philippi, paul enumerated several christians whose names are in the book of life phil. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Three books on gods reading list house to house heart. 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. Three books on gods reading list house to house heart to heart. Apr 22, 2020 i had argued that the book of life is a list of all the elect whom god has chosen before the foundation of the world. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven.
Aug, 2009 the bible tells us that the book of life is the record of all those who will make up the kingdom of god when he comes. The names of christians whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. We are born again via god alone, not by human will or. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. Christ himself determines whether the names that are recorded in the book of life remain in that record and are supported by his confession that they belong to him at the day of judgment. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
Allowing names to be recorded and blotted out in one book but never recorded in the second book when gods eternal election applies equally to both. As we saw earlier, believers names are written from before the foundation of the world in the book of life, since they are predestined to salvation by the lord, while unbelievers names are. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. May 24, 2018 the names of the faithful are being recorded today in the lambs book of life. The bible tells us that the book of life is the record of all those who will make up the kingdom of god when he comes. 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. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Whether we believe in electionthose who will end up in the book of life have already been chosenor edge more toward the arminian view of free will, we cannot know all of whose names. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Scripture tells us of a number of records that god keepsrecords that reflect his power, faithfulness, and love. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. Names of the faithful have been recorded in the inspired, inerrant word of god.
In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. It is the book of life, and if discovering the value and importance of eternal life, i come to jesus for the blessing, determined to possess it or perish in pursuit of itthen my name is recorded there. As we saw earlier, believers names are written from before the foundation of the world in the book of life, since they are predestined to salvation by the lord, while unbelievers names are never recorded in the book of life. The devil and every demon knows that our names are recorded in the lambs 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. As malachi points out, those who fear god and think and talk about him will be recorded.
For god to record our names in the book of life, we must repent of our sins, be baptized and become spiritually converted. The works of all people i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. And i urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Names recorded by god serve a purpose witness well. Im going to ask three questions about this book tonight, where names are recorded in heaven. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. On the judgment day, we will be required to give an account of. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. The number and names of stars he telleth the number of the stars.
What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. Gods word translation let their names be erased from the book of life. What is the relationship between gods names and gods work. But can we know of a certainty that our names are written in the lamb s book of life. If your name is recorded, it is a cause for rejoicing. They who said no to jesus in their earthly life will hear no from god at the threshold of eternal life. What is greater than having your name in the book of life. Hell is the only alternative for those whose names are not recorded in the book of life 20. God has a book in which the names of those who are to be preserved alive are inscribed. But you have come to mount zion and to the city of the living god, the heavenly jerusalem, and to myriads of angels.
Water of life christianity shemot book of exodus 32. In christianity and judaism, the book of life hebrew. Those names remaining at the end of time will be those who have eternal life. A book of life motif is frequently found in jewish houses of worship. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. So gods word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. The hairs on our heads the very hairs of your head are all numbered matthew 10. For, just as those not on schindlers list were sent to the death camps, anyone not on gods list will meet his end in the lake of fire and brimstone, which is. Only by rejecting jesus are names blotted out of the book of life. Resting in christs assurances that our sins are full forgiven, believers focus on whats eternal rather than what is temporal.
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. It is very simple to have your name recorded in the book of life. Some synagogues have raised money by inscribing congregation member s names in a book of life as a tribute to their financial generosity. Rather they are two poetic ways of expressing the same idea. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Understanding the book of life and lambs book of life as the same book, we should shift our focus to the importance of having our names in it. 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. This is why jesus told the disciples, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. The book of life is a old and new testament doctrine. Where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. Sin, gods judgment oncitizenshiplamb of godpurity of new creationimperfection, and gods purposeswhat heaven will be likebenefits of heaven. Their names are already written in the heavenly ledger, and they are considered citizens of. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god.
New american standard 1977 may they be blotted out of the book of life, and may they not be recorded with the. Jul 18, 2019 understanding the book of life and lambs book of life as the same book, we should shift our focus to the importance of having our names in it. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. We are born again via god alone, not by human will or desire. 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. Dec 15, 2018 where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. Clearly, scripture indicates that the names of god s people were written in the book of life before the foundations of the world. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. The only place that we may get the idea of a book of death is out of revelation 20. It means the god who possesses great power and is full of wisdom. For, just as those not on schindlers list were sent to the death camps, anyone not on gods list will meet his end in the lake of fire and brimstone, which is the second death revelation 21. The liberation of souls from darkness into the kingdom of god is not only celebrated in heaven but is also recorded in the book of life. If our name is found there we have nothing to fear of the judgment because jesus has forgiven all of our sins and we are covered by his righteousness.
The father, the son, and the holy ghost knows every name in this book. Are recorded is a perfect tense and looks at an abiding condition. The book may be a reference to the book of life in which the names of gods children are recorded. Jps tanakh 1917 let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. The persians had a custom of recording in a book all acts of a person that should be rewarded in the future. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say that our names are rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life. The names of the faithful are being recorded today in the lambs book of life. Is everyone recorded in the book of the living before the foundation of the world psalm 9 if so is their place in the book of life conditional on them believing in the lord jesus christ for salvation i.
What is the relationship between god s names and god s work. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say anything like this. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Clearly, scripture indicates that the names of gods people were written in the book of life before the foundations of the world. In fact the book of death is never directly mentioned in the scriptures.