Have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Revelation the protectors, book 7 kindle edition by.
So the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to their deeds. Water of life christianity shemot book of exodus 32. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient. A number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Then books were opened, and another book was openedthe book of life. The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 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.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to. And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. From the great white throne, god judges everybody who was dead by opening the scroll of life. 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. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. 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. The book of life remains sealed until the end of the 1,000 years.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. If your name is in the scroll of life you will stay with god. Some synagogues have raised money by inscribing congregation members names in a book of life as a tribute to their financial generosity. Revelation the protectors, book 7 kindle edition by kennedy, sloane. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The workbook and guide to the book of revelation is packed with thoughtprovoking studies. God was the one to determine who was in the book of life and who was not. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days.
This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. Revelation 22 nrsva the river of life then the angel. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of life is unlike the books of records that the angels maintain. In the case of revelations greek, books is from the greek biblion meaning.
Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The correspondence between the vision in revelation 12 and the book of ephesians. The book of revelation has also revealed the fall of. These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. Defilement gays abominations what heaven will be like benefits of heaven gods intolerance of evil citizens, heavenly. Verse 12 indicated not only that the dead will be judged out of the books according to their works, but that another book is opened, which is the book of life. Here we discover that a recording angel maintains a book called the book of life. Net bible and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21.
This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. This is a 15th century supplement to the codex vaticanus, which originally did not include revelation. It allows the reader to explore the book in depth and helps to place the content within the culture and time it was written, as well as to assist in finding the meanings beneath the. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The book of revelation has revealed the fall of the jewish nation and the destruction of jerusalem.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life during the end days will end up in the lake of fire. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In this phrases last recorded scriptural appearance, we are warned not to add to, or subtract from, gods words or else our names will not be in this volume of life revelation 22. 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. The tree of life revelation 22 home revelation bible study the tree of life. The dead were judged according to their actions, as recorded in the books. Consider specifically verses 2728, add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into your righteousness. The conclusion we can draw from the above verses is that the book of life contains the names of.
The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation prophecies unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their names written in the lambs book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Revelation 22 new revised standard version, anglicised nrsva the river of life. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.
My question is, can a believer lose his salvation or be erased from the book of life if he does not overcome. New heart english bible i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. 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. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. A book of life motif is frequently found in jewish houses of worship. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. We have learned that the coming of christ is found in a sequence of events. The writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life, which all the believers possess, and on the building up of the church, the goal of gods work with man in. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The conclusion we can draw from the above verses is that the book of life contains the names of those who will be granted eternal salvation. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical.
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