Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. 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. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. If you are not a christian your name will be 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. Your name can not be blotted out of the lambs book of life and that is why i say they are not the same book. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. 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. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. 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. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.
Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. 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. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. The book of life would be the same as the book of the living and anyone who was ever born would have been in this book.
The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. Another book, the lambs book of life contains the name of every individual who is born again, and only those who are born again rev. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven, but he. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. If someone died unsaved there name would then be blotted out. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. If names were not written down in the lambs book of life from the beginning of time that implies that there were names written down.
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. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. 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 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. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. Its great to know ones name is in the lambs 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. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased.
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. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. There are those who do not believe on the lord jesus christ. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. 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 not erase his name from the book of life does not. And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who.
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Those who reject have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. At death, their names will be blotted out of the book of life because their. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. I can show several verse where it talks of people being in the lambs book of life or not being blotted out as long as they conquer and overcome. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out of the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs. It is therefore possible to have ones name blotted out of the book of life because of sin as in the days of the old testament times people were under the law, not under grace. 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.
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. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. These conquerors refer to all christians, meaning every person who has genuine faith in christ will never be removed from the book of life. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. 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.
In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. It is therefore possible to have ones name blotted out of the book of life not to be confused with the lambs book of life, which was written before the foundation of the world, because of sin as in the days of the old testament times people were under the law, not under grace. The names written in the lambs book of life diligent watchman. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture.
Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. They will stand before god at the great white throne judgement. 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. The lambs book ha the names of all mankind and the lambs book of life has only the names of the redeemed whch will never be blotted out. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they. Can a believers name be blotted 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. 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. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex.
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. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his.
Jul 18, 2019 the book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Now i am a christian and all of my immediate family members are christians.
Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. 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. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. 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. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on 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. The believers name can never be 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 fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. But it is impossible to have ones name removed from the lambs book of life. 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. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
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