Likewise, unbelievers names were never written in the book of life, and therefore were never blotted out from it. The bookm of life shall be opened during the judgement of people in front of god. Did the lord threaten the believers of losing ones salvation. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. The passage does not say that jesus will blot some out of the book of life he says specifically that he will not blot the names of the conquerors out of the book of life. 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. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. Jul 22, 20 let them be blotted out of the book of the living.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. 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. May 20, 2019 here are a few reasons why this verse does not claim that a believer can have their name blotted out of the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. To be blotted out means that their name was written there in the first place. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. If the righteous names can be written in the book of life at some point after birth then be blotted out sometime after then we can lose our salvation. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. 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. Apr 25, 2018 even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. 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. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith.
In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Here are a few reasons why this verse does not claim that a believer can have their name blotted out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels revelation 3. 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. If your name is not written, you will be cast in to the lake of fire. If it were the redeemed that could be blotted out, then how does this square with. I dont think the passage is talking about losing salvation.
God writes someones name in the book of life, and god also blots peoples names out of the book, if they decide to reject him. 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. Only by rejecting jesus are names blotted out of the book of life. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. If that were true that would make god a liar, and changeable. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. If god choose to blot out israels sins, moses request that his name be also blotted out. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning.
If you are not a christian your name will be blotted out of the book of life. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. 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. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Certain passages imply that names are blotted out removed from the book ex. T here are some who believe that the book of life contains the names of every human who has ever lived or ever will live. The passage does not say that jesus will blot some out of the book of life. If everyones name is written in the book of life to begin with then. This goes against gods promise of eternal security. Thus the book of life, where all names are recorded, were afforded by individual choice while in a first born state to transfer their name to the lambs book of life which no name can be blotted out from fulfilling the understanding of the john passage above.
In the old testament the book is a little bit different. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life. To have your name blotted out you must reject gods plan of salvation. Your name cannot be removed or blotted out of the book of life. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. In other words if you have accepted christ as your personal. Now i am a christian and all of my immediate family members are christians. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. A christian certainly can fall away, lose their faith and can your name be blotted out of the book of life. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and can never be blotted out. 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 is never going to come to a genuine true faith in god their name will not be put in there from the beginning. The overcomer mentioned in this letter to sardis is the christian. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. There seems to be many verses in the bible that relate to a rejection by god of those who give their life to christ, professing to be christian, but then who fall away from the truth, believe lies, fall into sin, and dont continue in their faith, i. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. 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. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. If you are reading this now, your name is written in the book of life, but if you want to get to heaven, you need your name copied over from the book of life to the lambs book of life. He says specifically that he will not blot the names of the conquerors out of the book of life. From that, it is very apparent that your name will have to be written in the book of life in order to make it into heaven. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. If the name is in there, it can also be blotted out, which simply means no longer there. 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. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. If you mess up and dont win the victory, then youre going to lose your salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. Those whos names are in the book have a place with god. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out.
Nov 27, 2011 originally posted by prairieparson you folks know not the scriptures nor the power therein. Feb 04, 2008 my friend, either your name is in the book of life or not. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out.
Therefore, based on your response to gods offer of salvation in jesus christ that you make during your life time on earth, your name will either remain in the book of life or be 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. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of. 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. 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.
And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out of the book of life. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Therefore we can conclude that all names are in the book from the foundation of the world. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. To believe that god would elect you and then turn around and remove you because of some work, that would set aside the doctrine of grace, and that would mean that works, is how were. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Jul 11, 2019 can your name be blotted out of the book of life. In other words if you have accepted christ as your personal savior then your name will remain in the book of.
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. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. 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. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. Christ further promises every true christian that he will not erase his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before the father and. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. 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. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. Also it can be blotted if you have known known the tuth and depart from it without repentence. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god.
Those names remaining at the end of time will be those who have eternal life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. 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. We never see any names being written into the book of life.
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