Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. The righteous are those who obeyed by having faith in the gospel. Aug 17, 2016 im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Next follow the three texts to which the reader refers. The verse does not say that names will be blotted out of the book of life. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. If a person never calls upon the lord jesus christ for salvation, the theory is that this persons name will be blotted out of the book of life.
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 before his angels. May 20, 2019 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 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. Let me close by explaining the one verse that probably gets the most attention in this regard. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
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. 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. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Even the tears of men are recorded in this book of god ps. 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. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out o. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Can my name be blotted out, or removed, from the book of life. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book. It is impossible the name could be blotted out in the book of life simply because the bible romans saysfor i am convinced that neither death nor life, neithe. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Would god blot someones name from the book of life. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. Like that the book of the living is a list of those who are currently alive in the flesh and therefore everyone can be blotted out of it and that the book of life is a book of the saints those who are saved, which i believe can reconcile with my understanding of things. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life.
Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Every name is mentioned, every case closely investigated. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the book of life. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living and not be written with the righteous. First, christians know that a believer cannot lose his salvation. Some infer from this statement that names can be blotted 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. The names, once written in the book of life, do not remain forever.
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. Ralph yankee arnold makes some additional points that i didnt hear about until recently. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. 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. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a. I believe the lambs book of life and the book of life are two different books. This is used to say that unless we overcome, or live the right kind of life on this earth, we will be blotted out of the book. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. May 18, 2007 the scripture in revelations says if we overcome we wont be blotted out of his book, and the scripture in exodus 32. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
And moses returned unto the lord, and said, oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and. As the date for that game neared, you might say, if kansas city plays like they have been playing, they will certainly not lose this game. What does the bible say about being blotted out of the book. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and let them not be written with the righteous. This goes against gods promise of eternal security.
May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. Jul 28, 2016 the lord replied to moses, whoever has sinned against me i will blot out of my book. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. 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. First, notice that the book of life was created before the foundation of the world. 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. Does god literally erase names from the 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. That is adequate proof a name can be removed from the book of life. Those who have their names in this book will gain immortality.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Why you will never be blotted out a new day dawning.
When any have sins remaining upon the books of record, unrepented of and unforgiven, their names will be blotted out of the book of life, and the record of their good deeds will be erased from the book of. God responded by saying that whoever has sinned against him would 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. Jan 19, 2016 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. 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. And there are verses within scripture that seem to teach this very thing.
Blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to white cloths. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. 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 psalmist likewise speaks of the book of life in which only the names of the righteous are written and from which the unrighteous are blotted out ps. The reason that some people wonder if they can be blotted out of the book of life is because there are a few verses in the bible which seem to indicate that this is a.
Those whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. Yahweh tells him only the sinners will be punished blotted out. God said regarding disobedient people in ancient israel. And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who has been slain. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed.
There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. It is theorized that because the plan of god was for eternal life to be for all people, that when the wicked rebel in life, they ultimately have their names blotted out. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Dec 22, 2006 again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. Whoever has sinned against me, i shall wipe him out. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Does this mean genuine believers can lose their salvation. John piper answers can we be blotted from the book of life.
However, if you have not accepted christ as your personal savior then after your death, your name will be blotted out of the book of life and you will wait in hell jail unbelievers side of sheoul until the end of the 1,000 year millennium period. However, if you have not accepted christ as your personal savior then after your death, your n ame will be blotted out of the book of life and you will wait in hell jail unbelievers side of sheoul until the end of the 1,000 year millennium period. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. The first reference to this book is in exodus 32 after the israelites sin of making a golden calf. Brother bill, is there a scripture to back up your idea or just a way to maintain the doctrine of once saved always saved.
Does this mean that according to the bible all will be blotted out of the book of life. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. May they be blotted out of the book of life and their lives come to an end and may they not be recorded with the righteous those in right standing with god. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. 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. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. I agree, that the ultimate statement, primary action and intent of rev. An overcomer is one that remains loyal and strives for obedience even in the face of lawlessness and disobedience.
God created the book before he created adam and eve. 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. Gods response to moses plea for the children of israel was whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. May they be erased from the book of life, and their names not be written with the righteous. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. What is meant is god will take away our part from the book of life in that we will not receive a full portion of inheritance. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. Book of life tree of life blotted out age of laodicea. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life.
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