Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. May they be erased from the book of life, and their names not be written with the. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb s book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. 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. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book.
Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs. True christians will wear theirs at the marriage supper of the lamb. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Book of the law the curse of the law oblivion god not forgiving. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen.
This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three different books is overly complicated and imposes distinctions. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. The bible alludes to this book the book of life on only a few occasions. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. It further states that while professing believers names will be blotted out of the book of life, no ones name will ever be blotted out of the book of life in rev.
Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Apr 01, 2017 what is the book of life, how do you get in and what will get you blotted out. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lamb s book of life. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. 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. 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. This passage reveals that names can be blotted out of the book of life. The evolving book of life, due to its changing nature over history of blotting individuals out, would not be able to fix on only those who will be saved at this moment in history for some in the evolving book of life at that moment will be unsaved and will be blotted out because they dont get saved in their lifetimes.
They will stand before god at the great white throne judgement. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. 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 has sinned against me i will blot out of my book. So also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. For the believer, while our earthly lives may come to an end, our life is not over and our names are not blotted out of the book of life. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. 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. 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.
This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. We know that none can be blotted out of the lambs book, because no one who has been saved is ever lost. 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. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. The implication is that if you end up giving in to sin, your name will be blotted out of the book of life and you will be denied before god and the angels, something jesus elsewhere emphasizes mt 10. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above. But someone may say, still, everyone could have been written in and only unbelievers blotted out. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. May 18, 2007 his name was written in the book of life. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Those who reject have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Its great to know ones name is in the lamb s book of life and his promise to all the saved is, i will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father, and before his angels revelation 3. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
What does scripture say and what implications does this have on salvation. But the book of life does exist, and it is vitally important to every son of god. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. However, recently, a man a work who belongs to assembly of god church tells me that we can lose our salvation and have our names blotted out of the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the.
There are those who do not believe on the lord jesus christ. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. It says sinners names will be blotted out, isnt that all of us. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book.
The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament.
New living translation all who are victorious will be clothed in white. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. To the overcomers, or the believers, there is the promise that their names will never be blotted out of the book of life. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. 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. Judas was a familiar friend of christ who ate his bread psalm 41. The lamb s book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a. Jan 23, 2010 can ones name be blotted about of the book of life.
God is supposed to have a book of the living in his possession, which contains the names of all those on whom he looks with favour, and whom he will bless both in this world and beyond the grave comp. 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. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. So then, at the great white throne judgment, if their names are not found in the book of life, it will show them to be unsaved and worthy of partaking in this particular judgment. Another solution holds that the lamb s book of life differs from 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. New american standard bible may they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the lamb. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation.
The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven, but he. When it comes to the doctrine of eternal security or perseverance of the saints, we need to speak with precision. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. As jesus puts it, he who endures to the end will be saved mt 10.
First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Berean study bible may they be blotted out of the book of life and not listed with the righteous. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. 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. Jan 28, 2009 yes, the end of revelations tells us that if we add to or change the words of the bible then your name will be blotted out. Read these scriptures for they are the truth, psalms 55. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book. I had a lot of comments on a recent video about the book of life and i wanted to clear up. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose. 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. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition.
We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. 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. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Lambs book of life scripture tells us hwhy yahuah maintained books of records for many things about man and there are at least four books of record we need to know. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things.
Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was written. That means both those who claim new life, and those that are truly born from above. Moses boldly approached the lord god, asking to have his own name blotted out of gods book if god would not forgive israel their sin of idolatry. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. Nov 24, 2007 the book of life and the lambs book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Search the scriptures for truth and dont simply believe the. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4.
This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. 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 lord will blot out his name from under heaven. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lamb s book of life. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of participation in the temporal blessings of the theocracy, while to be erased or blotted out of this book meant exclusion. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. The names found in the lamb s book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10.
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