They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life to justify their belief. Jul 18, 2019 the book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. 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. Whichever approach you choose, it is important to note that while scripture does teach about getting blotted out of the book of life, this does not ever refer to losing eternal life. For taking away from the words of the book of this prophecy. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments.
Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. 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. God erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning. If a person never calls upon the lord jesus christ for salvation, the theory is that this person s name will be blotted out of the book of life. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Jan 02, 2020 never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. May 21, 2016 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. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. We see, then, that the bible offers three reasons for having ones name blotted out of the book of life or the lambs book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life.
This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. Nothing unclean shall enter the new jerusalem, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the lambs book of life. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the 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. 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. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, 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. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
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. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. 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. 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. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. 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. 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. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation.
The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Jan 28, 2009 yes, the end of revelations tells us that if we add to or change the words of the bible then your name will be blotted out. To have ones name written in this book means that one is considered righteous before god and will inherit eternal life provided he or she remains faithful to. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
What does the bible say about being blotted out of the book. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lamb s book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it.
Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. They will stand before god at the great white throne judgement. Those who reject have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible.
What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. 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. First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. 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. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation 21. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. For not being clothed in the righteousness of christ through the new birth, and. Cities in john s day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen.
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. 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. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs. 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. They suggest that the second book the lambs book of life is the book where only the true believers names are written and whose names will never be blotted out. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. The lamb s book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ.
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. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. 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. This goes against god s promise of eternal security. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lambs book of life revelation 21. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life, on the other hand, seems to refer to those who have eternal life, that is, those how have life in christ.
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. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the citizens of the theocratic community of israel. Your name can be erased or blotted out from the lamb s book of life. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven, but he. The only way it can be erased or blotted out is if it was there to start with. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Apr 25, 2018 at this point, the book of life becomes known as the lambs book of life, for it contains the list of everyone who has life in jesus, the lamb of god. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. Can a believer s name be blotted out of the book of life.
Another version of this scenario is that the lamb s book of life differs from the book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their. The twobook proponents seem to reason that if a particular scripture passage speaks of names being added to the book of life, then this must be the lambs book of. There are many passages that demonstrate this, but well look at only one here from ephesians. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the blood of the lambjesus gives his word that he. Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Dec 15, 2018 in each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life.
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