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. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. 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. May 18, 2007 can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Search the scriptures for truth and dont simply believe the. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. On the godshealer7 homepage there is a picture of a lion. I believe that the book of life is a record of all who are living whether on earth or in heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased.
Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. Id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, and i will confess his name before my father and before his angels.
No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. 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. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. If you began a relationship with jesus, it stays in. 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. New american standard bible he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. English standard version let them be blotted out of the book of the. First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. What heaven will be like names blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Christ, the king of heaven, promises never to erase a true christians name from the roll of those whose names were written from the foundation.
Some passages speak about names being written in the book of life, some about names not being written in the book of life, and some about names being blotted out of the book of life. 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. So, in other words, everyones name is already in the lambs book of life. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book.
If our salvation is secure, how can christ blot out our name. Judas was a familiar friend of christ who ate his bread psalm 41. 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. Read these scriptures for they are the truth, psalms 55.
Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Worthy ministries is happy to announce that after years of labor and prayer to this end, worthy news and worthy devotions are now available for churches and ministries, free of charge and free of advertising through our new syndication network. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Now that youve created a bible gateway account, upgrade to bible gateway plus. 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. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out.
Now i am a christian and all of my immediate family members are christians. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. 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. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Bible gateway plus equips you to answer the toughest questions about faith, god, and the bible with access to a vast digital bible study library. 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.
Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of life. 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. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. 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. The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their names written in the book of life and in the lambs book, and thy will never have their names blotted out of either one. But those family and friends who are nottheir names will be blotted out of the book of life and when i get to heaven they will be as if they never existed to me. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god.
Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. The lord will not be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the lord and his jealousy will smoke against that man, and the curses written in this book will settle upon him, and the lord will blot out his name from under heaven. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. 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. 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. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex.
Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. What does scripture say and what implications does this have on salvation. May 21, 2014 there are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. Feb 04, 2008 revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. 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. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. If an unbeliever is recorded in the book of life they would not need to believe the gospel and would go to heaven regardless.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. 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. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security.
The wicked will have their names blotted out of this book. To summarize, every one has his name written in the book of life. A notion that an unbeliever is blotted out of the book of life because they did not believe is such a contradiction of terms it could never be accepted as truth. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book.
Jan 23, 2010 can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. 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. The notation is that their habitation would be made desolate and they will be blotted out of the book of the living book of life that they not be written with the righteous. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. May 18, 2007 his name was written in the book of life.
If you are not a christian your name will be blotted out of the book of life. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. 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. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. Now lets understand what the book is talking about. Aug 18, 2015 the lord promises these believers that their names will never be blotted out of the book of life. 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. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3.
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