Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. 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. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. 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. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. 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. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. There are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. Therefore, this is not an example of a name 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.
No christian will have his name blotted from that book. 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. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. 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. 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. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev.
These passages do not prove, however, that unbelievers names were never in the book of life and then later blotted out. 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. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. 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 will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. 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 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. A second passage sometimes cited as a removal of a name from the book of life is from psalms. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living and the book of life and not be enrolled among the uncompromisingly righteous those upright and in right standing with god. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. So now we know that moses, god, christ, and the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation knew that names could be removed, or blotted out of the book of life. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Moses asked to be blotted out or removed to atone for the sins of the people of israel when they worshipped the golden calf. He that overcomes shall likewise be clothed in white raiment, and i will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but i will confess his. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of.
According to the bible ones name can be blotted out of the book of life. 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. 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. 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. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life.
If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out of 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. This goes against gods promise of eternal security. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. From these scriptures, we learn that when a name is blotted out of the book of life, a soul is damned and headed for hell unless there is repentance. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. English standard version let them be blotted out of the book of the living. Now that youve created a bible gateway account, upgrade to bible gateway plus. If you began a relationship with jesus, it stays in. This is what a writer would do to erase a mistake he would use a wet sponge and remove the mistaken text.
Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Fortunately, scripture does explicitly tell us this elsewhere, as we see in the following passages. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. May 21, 2014 there are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. New american standard bible he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. 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. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is.
His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out 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. The bible does not teach that your name is written down when you get saved.
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. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names. However, god did not blot out moses from the book of life.
Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. Note, some bible commentators say that moses asked to be removed from the book of the living, which is a record of those who are physically alive on the earth at any given time. 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. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. If im correct, the bible mentions the phrase the book of life about fourteen times, and quite a few of those passages mention getting. 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living and the book of life and not be enrolled among the uncompromisingly righteous those upright and in. Feb 08, 2020 this is what a writer would do to erase a mistake he would use a wet sponge and remove the mistaken text. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. The saved are in the book of life, there names will not be blotted out.
In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. 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. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. And its all integrated seamlessly into your bible gateway experience. 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. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Consequently, this means that believers names were written in the book of life before god made the world. When are names written commentary bible study tools.
Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the 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. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Dec 15, 2018 in each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life.
Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. May 18, 2007 can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. If i m correct, the bible mentions the phrase the book of life about fourteen. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. So, in other words, everyones name is already in the lambs book of life.
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