No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. In no wise should he be touched by the second death and the. 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 roman persecution began shortly after the book of revelation was written and delivered around 90 ad and continued for about two centuries.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. All these questions must be answered as we seek to understand the book of life in scripture. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. 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. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
Yet woven throughout revelations sweeping tapestry is a unifying message. Bible verses about book of life church of the great god. 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. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it.
I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels 6 let anyone who can hear, listen to what the spirit is saying to the. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Apr 25, 2018 however, lots of people struggle with various passages in the bible which seem to indicate that a person can lose their eternal life by being blotted out of the book of life. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The roman view fits that the revelation was written insymbols. Filled with vivid imagery, rich themes, and deep spiritual insights, it can be challenging to read and understand. The phrase book of life is found only eight times, in eight verses, in the bible. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were.
The life lessons study series by max lucado continues to be one of the. The revelation 3, tree of life version tlv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. I will never blot his name out of the book of life, and will confess his name before my father and his angels. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Revelation 3 new international version niv biblica. 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. Mar 19, 2019 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. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation is one of the most intriguing books of the bible. These occurrences are all found in the new testament.
And thus there is a sense in which this final book of the biblical. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a. Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not. The precious biblical truth that the saints will persevere in faith to the end. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. William fuller, i will not erase his name from the book of life revelation 3. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of. The command is to salvage and cultivate what spiritual life still exists. This bible study takes an indepth, yet practical, look at. If therefore thou shalt not watch, i will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour i will come upon thee.
The roman view fits with the concept of the story happeningsoon. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. If anyone takes away from the words of the prophecy of the book of revelation, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city. 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. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. To the one who conquers, 20 i will permit 21 him to eat from the tree of life that is 22 in the paradise of god. Then the roman empire was destroyed by about 475 ad. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. The bible speaks of a book in heaven that lists the names of all the people who will. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. The wiersbe bible studies series explores timeless wisdom found in gods word. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels.
This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. Truth for life is the teaching ministry of alistair begg and is committed to teaching the bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. And yes, we recognise she certainly was blessed to receive that trust. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits. The book of revelation concludes with one final warning. Three ways the book of life is mentioned in the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Even if your football team does not play up to their ability, this does not necessarily mean they will lose the game this weekend. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. Truth for life is a qualified 501c 3 taxexempt organization. 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. If anyone adds to the prophecy of this book, god will add to that person the plagues described in the book. And you dont realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of godrecords forever all people considered righteous before god.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life. In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of god records forever all people considered righteous before god. Only one is written by the apostle paul philippians 4. This bible study takes an indepth, yet practical, look at the book of revelation, and shares how we can experience a victorious life.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Believers who hold to eternal security say revelation 3. Truth for life is a qualified 501c3 taxexempt organization. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Defilement gays abominations what heaven will be like benefits of heaven gods intolerance of evil citizens, heavenly. Revelation, chapter 3 united states conference of catholic bishops. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Revelation 3 niv to the church in sardis to the bible gateway.