Lamb’s Book of Life

[Dr. Huk-N-Duck]

The “Lamb’s Book of Life” is mentioned in Revelations. The “Book of Life” is mentioned in both the OT and NT.

Do you believe these are literal or figurative books? Also, do you believe there’s a difference between the two? Seemingly there’s not, but in researching the topic, some argue they’re not the same.

 

[Ransom]

Figurative. I believe the language is that of accounting: "books were opened" (Rev. 20:12) and the wicked are judged according to what is written in them. God is omniscient and immaterial; he has no need of books or bookkeeping.

Don't know why the "Book of Life" and the "Lamb's Book of Life" would be different. Is Jesus cooking the books so he can save some people under the table that the Father doesn't approve of?

 

[Dr. Huk-N-Duck]

There’s also an OT book of life which was basically just an ancient “family tree.” This article questions whether names can be removed, though that seems to contradict God being omniscient. https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/10-things-to-know-about-the-lamb-s-book-of-life.html

 

[Ransom]

There’s also an OT book of life which was basically just an ancient “family tree.” This article questions whether names can be removed, though that seems to contradict God being omniscient.

The book of life is written "from the foundation of the world" (Rev. 17:8), which strongly implies it is immutable.

The only passage I'm familiar with that suggests names can be removed is Rev. 3:5, in which God actually promises not to do so.