Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. Having said that, there are three passages in scripture that refer to names being blotted out or erased from the book of life the first from exodus. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out.
If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. There is one from which your name can be blotted out. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. What it teaches is that the lambs book of life was written before the foundation of the world and that your name only gets blotted out.
I am not sure what he is trying to do with those verses, but they do not say that anyone has ever had their name blotted out of the book of life. English standard version let them be blotted out of the book of the living. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of. The lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976. I will confess his name before my father and before his.
The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. To me this shows that the righteous person who is written in the book of life can suddenly removed from the book of life because of doing wickedness. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. There is no indication in scripture, least of all in revelation, of additional names being inscribed in. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. One can only get ones name blotted out of that book, but no one can get their name written in that book. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. The expression in scripture, the book of life, is indeed the book god writes that contains in it the names of all the elect.
Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. Oct 15, 2014 according to the bible ones name can be blotted out of the book of life. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. Enoch is the foundational revelation for all biblical doctrines, and for that reason that enoch revealed them already, the foundations are not relaid in the ot or nt. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Scripture clearly teaches that a true believer in christ cannot have his name blotted out of the book of life and that an unbelievers names never were in the book of life. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. God recorded each persons actions and choices in his book before anyone had the privilege of living. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. The books of life sermon notes exploring the truth. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death.
Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. When it comes to the doctrine of eternal security or perseverance of the saints, we need to speak with precision. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs book of life contains the names of born again believers and those names are eternally secure. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. Jesus will never blot my name out of the book of life.
Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Oct 29, 20 many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will be blotted out of the book of life. In a similar fashion, the words, i will not blot out his name from the book of life, at once suggest the understatement of a litotes. Certain passages imply that names are blotted out removed from the book ex. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. If you began a relationship with jesus, it stays in. In other words, if salvation is eternal, and the book represents a log of.
With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of life. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. The bible mentions being blotted out of the book of life, does this mean i can lose my salvation. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Jan 19, 2016 when it comes to the doctrine of eternal security or perseverance of the saints, we need to speak with precision. This goes against gods promise of eternal security. On the contrary, christ will confess every believers name before god the father and before his angels. Jesus spoke to the church in sardis that to those who overcometh, their names would not be blotted out of the book of life.
According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. This scripture is not written to fake believers or unbelievers but written to true christians whose names are written in the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of. The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who.
Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from israel. There are many passages that demonstrate this, but well look at only one here from ephesians. According to the bible ones name can be blotted out of the book of life. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Even though the father foreknew who would be saved and who would not, he did not blot out anyones record of life. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not listed with the righteous.
Book of life generally results in the proposal that scripture describes at least. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. Apr 05, 2018 god recorded each persons actions and choices in his book before anyone had the privilege of living. By looking at the ways the two symbols are used in scripture, it seems that the book of the living is a way of referring to all people who are alive. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10.
Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. Instead, he simply blotted out the name of each wicked person. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. In addition to the scripture passage you mention in exodus, the letter to sardis in the book of revelation seems to support the idea of names being blotted out, rather than written in, based on a persons response.
Your name erased from book of life discussion in baptists started by walkinginthelightnow. If a person is never going to come to a genuine true faith in. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches.
Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. There are five primary passages in scripture that are used to support a persons name being blotted out or removed from the book of life. So, in other words, everyones name is already in the lambs book of life. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life to justify their belief. Blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to white cloths he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind. Have been around too many people who do these things.
And i think it is not quite precise to say, as charles does, in quite a few of the scriptures it mentions you can be blotted out of the book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. The solution to the logical predicament attending the various passages regarding the book of life generally results in the proposal that scripture describes at least two and as many as three books associated with life. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of.
I have read in the book of psalms chapter 69 verse 28 which says, let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the lord and his jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse which is written in this book will rest on him, and the. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. First, scripture is clear that a true believer is kept secure by the power of god, sealed for the. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. It is not sinning against one another that blots a persons name out of the book of life but it is the sin against god in not acknowledging that jesus is lord of your life that causes god to blot your name out of the book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible.
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