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Almighty God has been keeping a record. It is a book of names, a detailed list of all those who are to receive eternal life. Many books have been written about God's word, and many scholars have analyzed the Bible, but the Book of Life is the most important book. The book of life is not a physical book. Those people whose names are found written in the book of life will live forever. Actions committed by each individual are recorded; these will be brought into remembrance and used at a final judgment day. Everyone who has lived will be judged according to what is recorded in “the books.” Having your name written in the book of life ensures your entrance into Almighty God's righteous kingdom.


The Book of Life

Exodus 32:31-33  Moses knew of the existence of Jehovah's book of life, and realized a person's name could be removed (blotted out) from it.

Psalms 69:27-28  It is important to remain faithful to the one true God. Not doing so could result in one's name being removed from God's book of life.

Daniel 12:1-2  All of the dead will be raised for judgment, and some of them will receive everlasting life.

Malachi 3:16-18  Those who fear Almighty God Jehovah, calling on His name and serving Him, will be found written in the book of remembrance.

Revelation 13:4-9  A person whose name is not in the book of life will serve the beast.

Revelation 20:11-15  Many books are opened, one of them being the Book of Life. The dead are judged according to their works. Those not found written in the Book of Life will be thrown into the lake of fire.

Readers have left 10 comments.
 10. the book of life
Guest User, Unregistered
i had a dream that my name was took out of the book of life can it be put back in?
 Posted 2008-05-29 03:49:15
 9. Re: Can names be added to the Book of Life?
Bible Research, Unregistered
can names be added to the Book later on by virtue of one's faith and love of God & others? (We know from the Bible that the Lamb may remove names from the Book.)
— poet40


Those written in the Book of Life are God's people who are saved through the blood of Christ. Because we are born sinners in this world it takes repentance and Christ's sacrifice to get our names written in the book. The best scripture I can find that comes out and says God's people are written in the book opposed to having their names written before they were born is in Malachi 3:16.

Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Revelation 20:12-13 is also good to use to show that every man will be accounted in judgment. Those who are found approved are in the Book of Life "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works."
 Posted 2008-04-18 23:02:04
 8. Can names be added to the Book of Life?
poet40, Unregistered
The Book of Life existed when humans came into being. Were everybody's name recorded in the Book of Life originally or only a subset of it? If a subset of it (as most scholars would suggest), can names be added to the Book later on by virtue of one's faith and love of God & others? (We know from the Bible that the Lamb may remove names from the Book.)

I ask these questions because the opposite would be very sad. That means it is written (or not written)some where that some of us would never enter Heaven, even before we were born. I would rather believe that we can all be saved. But is there biblical reference to such a belief? Thanks in advance to your responses/comments.
 Posted 2008-04-18 20:17:26
 7. cyndi
Guest User, Unregistered
is the book of life the same as the akashik records and/or the book of remembrance? where can i find more on the akashik records?
 Posted 2008-04-04 02:02:06
 6. Re: tragedy that raises question
Guest User, Unregistered
Hello,
I am a believer and received news that a friend, who is also a believer, has committed suicide. She is an adult woman that is very committed to her relationship with God. She was suffering from a server case of post partum depression. She just had her child one week ago. Her Dr. put her on Prozac and it made her nose dive into depression even harder. Her and her husband moved out of state and no longer has family or friends around them. She battled this alone before it got to the point of taking Prozac.
I believe she is in Heaven. I believe she was not in her right mind when this happened. I think the mental illness and the drug took her to that point. Other Christians, such as her family, believe she was removed from the Book of Life because of her action. This really upsets me and hope you can help shine some light on this subject.
Thank you
— Guest User
 Posted 2008-02-27 21:43:27
 5. Re: tragedy that raises question
Guest User, Unregistered
We at Bible Research are sorry to hear about your loss.

No one can make a judgment regarding anyone being taken out of the Book of Life. Judgment is not ours to make, "For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God." (1 Corinthians 4:4-6)

To believe in God is also to understand the mercy and forgiveness that is in him. "Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted." (Psalm 49:13)

Anyone who has the right heart condition will be given the gift of eternal life. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference:" (Jude 1:20-22)

And I know that God brings with him all those who were oppressed in this world and wish to serve him. "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed." (Psalm 103:1-6)

That is the comfort we have to live with. This world is full of pain and darkness. Soon the Kingdom of God will be on the earth, and there will be no more pain. "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (Psalm 37:11)
 Posted 2008-01-15 04:03:16
 4. tragedy that raises question
Guest User, Unregistered
Hello,
I am a believer and received news that a friend, who is also a believer, has committed suicide. She is an adult woman that is very committed to her relationship with God. She was suffering from a server case of post partum depression. She just had her child one week ago. Her Dr. put her on Prozac and it made her nose dive into depression even harder. Her and her husband moved out of state and no longer has family or friends around them. She battled this alone before it got to the point of taking Prozac.
I believe she is in Heaven. I believe she was not in her right mind when this happened. I think the mental illness and the drug took her to that point. Other Christians, such as her family, believe she was removed from the Book of Life because of her action. This really upsets me and hope you can help shine some light on this subject.
Thank you
 Posted 2008-01-14 15:56:13
 3. figured it out
josh hess, Unregistered
i let the devine spirit lead me to the book of life at 16, i love life.
 Posted 2008-01-07 10:30:20
 2. Re: Pastor
Bible Research, Unregistered
Thanks very much for your help to understand the book of life important subject. God bless you
Pastor amarjeet singh
Kanpur India
— amarjeet singh


Thank you for the nice comment. How many readers realized that there is a book of life?
 Posted 2007-12-17 14:50:18
 1. Pastor
amarjeet singh, Unregistered
Thanks very much for your help to understand the book of life important subject. God bless you
Pastor amarjeet singh
Kanpur India
 Posted 2007-12-16 01:41:10
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