Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 9000 Last things » 9400 Heaven » 9420 book of life 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. The privilege of having one's name in the book of life Luke 10:20; Hebrews 12:22-23 See also Daniel 12:1; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 21:27 The unrighteous are excluded from the book of life Exodus 32:31-33 See also Psalm 69:27-28; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 17:8; Revelation 20:12-15 Other references to such a book Psalm 56:8; Psalm 139:16; Malachi 3:16 See also
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