He never wants power and instruments to break the power of satan. If your name is not in the scroll of life you will be sent to the lake of fire which is the second death. A brief sketch of the positions advocated should prove helpful. English standard version and if anyones name was not. Jesus christ alludes to the book of life in luke 10. Revelation 20 new international version niv biblica. And another other book was opened, which is the book of life. If your name is in the scroll of life you will stay with god. There used to be a television show called, this is your life. And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. At the end of the book of revelation, a warning stands as a. If anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. It is clear from this verse that only the presence of a persons name in the lambs book of life. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Our continuing study of revelation brings us to the topin of the books of life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire.
Judgment of the beasts revelation 12 20 seven final visions 6th vision the judgment throne. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. And s the dead were judged by what was written in the books, t according to what they had done. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ.
During this time, those who were saved during the tribulation are brought back to life. The sum total of an unbelievers life, no matter how noteworthy, is insufficient to merit favor with god, for without exception the men and women who stand before the great white throne are excluded from the book of life and find their everlasting dwelling in the lake of fire. These are those whose names are not in the book of life and are condemned to the eternal lake of fire. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Part of this binding, and eventual releasing, seems to be to prove that mankind is desperately wickedeven after a millennium of peace, some people will still choose to reject god, as seen later in the chapter. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as he has hitherto done. There will come a day when we will be before the lord, and the lord will open the books and examine your life. On the other hand, those who are not found written in the book of life, revelation 20. In the vision, certain books are opened, and all are judged according to what is written in the books. Paul says the names of his fellow missionary workers are in the book of life. From the great white throne, god judges everybody who was dead by opening the scroll of life. Anyone not found written within the pages of the book will ultimately be cast into a lake of fire and perish forever revelation 20. And if any was not found written in the book of life. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life.
Good deeds will serve to mitigate punishment to some degree, but the ultimate destinationwhether heaven or hellis determined entirely by the presence or absence of ones name in the book of life. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. In one sense the book of life is the sum total of ones thoughts and actions. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. They came to life and reigned with christ a thousand years. 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. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statutebook of heaven, the rule of life. To have ones name blotted out of this book signifies a fate of eternal death revelation 3. The positive use of this book is given in revelation 20. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. Revelation 20 niv the thousand years and i saw an angel. The books of life scripture references exploring the truth.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. And s the dead were judged by what was written in the books. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Nov 11, 2019 mans last day in gods court, part 3 revelation 20. Bengel remarks that with great emphasis the discourse in revelation 20. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of life and the second death in revelation. 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.
The second death revelation 20 john macarthur the book. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Salvation is secured for all who are written in the book of life, not. This text is the most controversial in the book of revelation, and interpreters debate the credibility of various millennial views. 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. Christ shuts by his power, and seals by his authority.
So likewise this exodus passage may typically portray the removal of the sinner, the unbeliever who rejects jesus christ, from the book of life john 16. Revelation 20, king james version kjv the bible app. Hcsb the book of life in revelation, the book of life refers to a divine record of all. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. He will dutifully check the book of life for the name of each and every one who stands in this judgment. A name cannot be both written in the books and in the book of the lamb. The importance of the book of life is established in revelation 20. Another place where this phrase occurs is a statement about the understanding those who are not converted will have at the end time revelation 17. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
The following scriptures provide a bit of a quick reference on the subject and there will be an in depth sermon to follow. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of 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. It is a dangerous thing to misrepresent the scriptures and pervert the. And another book wherein are enrolled all that are accepted through the beloved. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. And another book was opened, which is the book of life this book is singled out from among the other books. Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Which is the book of life, was opened what manner of expectation will then be, with regard to the issue of the whole. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Then another book was opened, which is r the book of life. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Read the following explanation of the book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. This book is opened as containing the law, the touchstone by which the hearts and lives of men are to be tried. Now the book of life is going to show them that their name is not there. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. May 03, 2012 the funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. My question is, can a believer lose his salvation or be erased from the book of life if he does not overcome. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life during the end days will end up in the lake of fire.