Revelation 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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 i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. If you have an ear, then let yourself hear what the spirit says to the. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I will never blot his name out of the book of life, and will confess his name before my father and his angels. Truth for life is a qualified 501c3 taxexempt organization. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me.
The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of god records forever all people considered righteous before god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures.
These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsthat is, the sevenfold spirit wiki god. 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. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Wiersbes popular be series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the bible. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of godrecords forever all people considered righteous before god. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10.
I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my. The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not. Although not using the explicit term book of life, its implied. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The words of this prophecy given in the book of revelation are trustworthy and true. This bible study takes an indepth, yet practical, look at the book of revelation, and shares how we can experience a victorious life. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. All these questions must be answered as we seek to understand the book of life in scripture. These occurrences are all found in the new testament. Paul mentions those fellow workers who have shared the gospel alongside him will have their names in the book of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
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 revelation 3, tree of life version tlv the bible app. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Apr 25, 2018 three ways the book of life is mentioned in the bible.
Revelation 3 new international version niv biblica. There are three main ways the book of life is mentioned in the bible. 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. It does not get into the various arguments associated with the symbolism contained in the bible but rather exposes the life lessons we should all glean from it and use to. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. And on him i will write the name of my god and the name of the city of my godthe new jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my godand my own new name. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Truth for life is a qualified 501c 3 taxexempt organization. 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.
And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. This text may be used for nonprofit educational purposes only, with credit. Revelation 3 niv to the church in sardis to the bible gateway. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. This seems to contradict romans 67 which views that christian walk as a struggle and a choice that every believer must make for himself. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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. 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. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. The bible speaks of a book in heaven that lists the names of all the people who will. 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. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of remembrance, as mathew henry said. Only one is written by the apostle paul philippians 4. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Jul 18, 2019 although not using the explicit term book of life, its implied. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. 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 book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. This book provides a clear learning of the life lessons contained in this most intense book of the bible. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Revelation 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. The command is to salvage and cultivate what spiritual life still exists. The precious biblical truth that the saints will persevere in faith to the end. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Believers who hold to eternal security say revelation 3. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. 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. Revelation, chapter 3 united states conference of catholic bishops.
And another book was opened, which is the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. 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. 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.
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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from 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 one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The phrase book of life is found only eight times, in eight verses, in the bible. It does not get into the various arguments associated with the symbolism contained in the bible but rather exposes the life lessons we should all glean from it and use to prepare ourselves for the coming of christ a second time. Three ways the book of life is mentioned in the bible. John seems to be left with the angel as the angel gives his final directions to john and the readers of the book.