And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Everyone living on earth will worship this beast, except for those whose names are already written in the Lamb's book of life, the Lamb who was destined to be sacrificed since the very beginning of time.
Your name was in God's book before the world even started, that's the kind of love that changes everything.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Revelation, John is writing to early Christian churches facing intense persecution under the Roman Empire, describing vivid visions of the end times and spiritual battles. This verse depicts a future beast, often seen as a symbol of evil or the Antichrist, that will demand worship from people whose names are not in the Lamb's book of life, emphasizing God's eternal plan of redemption through Christ. The phrase "slain from the foundation of the world" highlights that Jesus' sacrifice was foreordained by God from the beginning of creation.
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