Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. In contrast, here at the great white throne judgment, unbelievers are judged on their own deeds, which means damnation romans 6. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical. 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. Jan 02, 2020 the names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. That passage makes it clear that no one at that judgment has his name in the book of life revelation 20. Revelation 20 web i saw an angel coming down out of bible. The book of life was the registry of the approved of god. With our names being in the book of life from the beginning this may be the name inscribed on the stone god will give to us. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The names not found in it were not a part of gods called and chosen peoplethey.
Those who died in christ are judged on the basis of his life, rather than their ownthose are the persons whose names were written in. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. And i the apostle john saw the dead, small and great, standing before god. Aug 02, 2016 utley writes that there are two books mentioned in scripture. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. The biblical reference to this unique volume, found in revelation 20, is the one most familiar to people. Unlike the rainbow throne described in earlier chapters, this one is austere. Revelation 20 web i saw an angel coming down out of. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. Since their names are not in the book of life, their fate is sealed, their punishment is sure. These books are opened at the white throne one of the books is the book of life. It is the passage concerning gods judgment on the vast majority of mankind. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life during the end days will end up in the lake of fire. The first death, then, is physical death and the second death is eternal divine judgment.
A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she. Write this letter to the angel of the church in philadelphia. It is clear every persons names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Those who died in christ are judged on the basis of his life, rather than their ownthose are the persons whose names were written in the book of life john 3. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. The record of each ones life is then consulted and those whose names are not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. The book of revelation is structured around seven parallel sections, each describing the time between jesus first and second comings. The vision of the white throne judgment the dead are judged. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. In this case, those whose names are written in the book of life have had their names there before the world was created.
King james 2000 bible and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The book of life by lakeite the book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. In revelation, the book of life refers to a divine record of all believers those who live eternally with god in the new heavens and the new earth. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire20. To have ones name blotted out of this book signifies a fate of eternal death revelation 3. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
As described, only those whose names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and have not been blotted out by the lamb, are saved at the last judgment. Following that, all whose names were not found written in the book of life were cast in too revelation 20. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life.
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Utley writes that there are two books mentioned in scripture.
And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. What members of the true church of god have in common with the patriarchs and prophets of old is that they all share the same gift of the holy spirit 1 peter 1. Jan 02, 2020 the book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. The names of those who approve of the antichrist are not found in the book of life, and the names that are in the book of life were written there before the world was created. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a.
The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. 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. God keeps a record of how each of us responds to his offer of salvation. When god judges us, the book of life will play a prominent role, and if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire revelation 20. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. 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.
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. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. The bible speaks of the lambs book of life in revelation. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. The apostle paul wrote a letter citing the names of a few faithful brethren alive at the time whose names are written in the book of life philippians 4. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. But it would not account for why jesus said, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that. The importance of the book of life is established in revelation 20. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Again, unbelievers will worship the beast and are contrasted with believers whose names are in the book of life. In a sense this is gods double check at the great white throne judgment, for as a person comes forward, he or she will be judged by the book of law, by the book of life. New american standard 1977 and if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Ill lead them up and present them by name to my father and his angels. 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. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his angels that they are mine. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. And christ will not erase the names of those whose faith is in him. Those whose names were not found in the book of life were thrown into the fiery lake. These sections can be delineated into chapters, 47, 811, 1214, 1516, 1719, and 2022. The book of deeds or remembrances is described in ps. The book of life is held by jesus and it has the names of all believers.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down.
Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life. Jul 08, 2010 the great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. What is gods book of life, and how can my name be written. Those whose names are not written in the book of life are given over to destruction revelation. Now he sees death and hades cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. Berean study bible and if anyone was found whose name was.