And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Smithexamination of the passages in the ot and the nt speaking of the book of life and related phrases reveals that early in the ot the book. That passage makes it clear that no one at that judgment has his name in the book of life revelation 20. Anyone who does not have their name in the book of life during the end days will end up in the lake of fire. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. That by the book of life is signified the word, and by being judged out of. 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. It is clear from this verse that only the presence of a persons name in the lambs book of life keeps them from being cast into the lake of fire. The phrase book of life is found only eight times, in eight verses, in the bible. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who will enjoy eternity with the lord. These occurrences are all found in the new testament. These sections can be delineated into chapters, 47, 811, 1214, 15 16, 1719, and 20 22.
The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Jan 02, 2020 the great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. The importance of the book of life is established in revelation 20. The book of life is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The requested resource has been assigned a new permanent uri. 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. 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. Put the verse number that provides the answer in the margin. After satans destruction is the final judgment of mankind, revelation 20. I looked at the end of the book and we win, revelation 20. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was east into the lake of fire. The second death this lake of fire and brimstone is called by john the second death. Now he sees death and hades cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. The book of revelation is structured around seven parallel sections, each describing the time between jesus first and second comings. Whether this means the lake of fire exists throughout the millenniumperhaps as a vivid.
And another book was opened, which is the book of life verse 12. Only one is written by the apostle paul philippians 4. Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. John equates the second death with the lake of fire, the final judgment of the incorrigibly wicked, those whose names are not found in the book of life. John, still recounting his vision, then explained that an additional book was opened. Every person who did not follow christ is consigned to the lake of fire revelation 20. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. And s the dead were judged by what was written in the books. Revelation 20 begins with the release of satan after the thousandyear reign of christ. Analysis the scene of the last judgment revolves around two sets of books. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Being the resurrection of condemnation john john 5. The lamb who has been slain from the creation of the world has a book in which are written all those who have been redeemed by his sacrifice.
Revelation 20 new international version niv biblica. Gods word translation those whose names were not found in the. Darby bible translation and if any one was not found written in the book of. For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that jesus christ is come in the flesh. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. These sections can be delineated into chapters, 47, 811, 1214, 1516, 1719, and 2022. Then another book was opened, which is r the book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Bengel remarks that with great emphasis the discourse in revelation 20. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened.
The redeemed will be blessed with gods intimate presence for eternity, but these go away into torment and eternal separation from all that is goodgod. And whoever was not found inscribed in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast. Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on itand i saw the deadstanding before god, and books were openedand another book was opened, which is the book of life and the dead were judged according to their worksthe sea gave up the dead. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 20. Charles smith wrote a good article on the book of life in the bible not agreeing with my position. This is practically a reiteration of what has been twice before solemnly asserted see vers. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the lord and from the glory of his power 2th. Revelation 20 the thousand years 1 and i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. Satan now gathers his forces for battle, but they are defeated, and the devil is thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20, king james version kjv the bible app. To give ones life in service, or death, to christ is a mistake.
Youngs literal translation and if any one was not found written in the scroll of. Written in the book of life only those who had continued faithful unto death were taken to heaven. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. And if anyones name was not in the book of life, he went down into the sea of fire. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. And if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire. 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.
In contrast, here at the great white throne judgment, unbelievers are judged on their own deeds, which means damnation romans 6. Revelation chapter 20 11 and i saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. Also i saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of jesus and for the word of god, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20. By the book of life, we are to understand gods election unto everlasting salvation, or eternal life and glory. When the process of judgment is finished, the record of names will be examined and anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire verse 15. These are some very sobering thoughts given concerning the final judgment. Following that, all whose names were not found written in the book of life were cast in too revelation 20. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the pool of fire. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. At this point in revelation, victory over death and evil is complete.
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