This brings them to a great white throne, symbolic of purity and justice. The book of life is held by jesus and it has the names of all believers. 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. 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. Ill lead them up and present them by name to my father and his angels. The book of revelation is structured around seven parallel sections, each describing the time between jesus first and second comings. It is clear every persons names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. Write this letter to the angel of the church in philadelphia. 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 deeds or remembrances is described in ps. 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. Revelation 20 web i saw an angel coming down out of. Revelation 20 web i saw an angel coming down out of bible. 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.
The biblical reference to this unique volume, found in revelation 20, is the one most familiar to people. 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. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
That passage makes it clear that no one at that judgment has his name in the book of life revelation 20. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. Jul 08, 2010 the great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. Those whose names are not written in the book of life are given over to destruction revelation. 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. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and. Utley writes that there are two books mentioned in scripture.
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. Those whose names were not found in the book of life were thrown into the fiery lake. 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. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. What is gods book of life, and how can my name be written. And i the apostle john saw the dead, small and great, standing before god. In contrast, here at the great white throne judgment, unbelievers are judged on their own deeds, which means damnation romans 6. 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. Cast into the lake in the previous vision, john saw the dragon, the beast and the false prophet cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life.
Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down. God keeps a record of how each of us responds to his offer of salvation. Again, unbelievers will worship the beast and are contrasted with believers whose names are in the book of life. 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. A persons name is written in the lambs book of life only because he or she. 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. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. The idea behind this is that every ruler had a rollbook of living citizens under his control. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. Is there a difference between the book of life and the.
And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. 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. King james 2000 bible and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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. Since their names are not in the book of life, their fate is sealed, their punishment is sure. But it would not account for why jesus said, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. These sections can be delineated into chapters, 47, 811, 1214, 1516, 1719, and 2022. Peoples names are written in this book during the present life. To have ones name blotted out of this book signifies a fate of eternal death revelation 3. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. 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. The book of life was the registry of the approved of god. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Following that, all whose names were not found written in the book of life were cast in too revelation 20. 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. 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. The names not found in it were not a part of gods called and chosen peoplethey.
Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. 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. Revelation 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. Unlike the rainbow throne described in earlier chapters, this one is austere. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to. The first death, then, is physical death and the second death is eternal divine judgment. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire20. These books are opened at the white throne one of the books is the book of life. The importance of the book of life is established in revelation 20. Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.
Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. 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 book of life by lakeite the book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. 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. 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. And christ will not erase the names of those whose faith is in him. The vision of the white throne judgment the dead are judged. In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that. It is the passage concerning gods judgment on the vast majority of mankind. Aug 02, 2016 utley writes that there are two books mentioned in scripture. And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
The bible speaks of the lambs book of life in revelation. 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. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. 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. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5.