Dictionary of Bible Themes Book in which the names of the living were recorded and from which their names were removed at death. From the time of the exodus onwards, Scripture contains references to God's book of life. It is to contain only the names of the righteous and is to be opened on the day of judgment. Luke 10:20The privilege of having one's name in the book of life Hebrews 12:22-23See also Daniel 12:1Philippians 4:3 Revelation 3:5; 21:27 Exodus 32:31-33 The unrighteous are excluded from the book of life See also Psalms 69:27-28Revelation 13:8; 17:8; 20:12-15 Psalms 56:8; 139:16 Other references to such a book Malachi 3:16See also 5233 borrowing9240 last judgment |
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