Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. The book of life and the lambs book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Bible verses about book of life church of the great god. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Dec 15, 2018 where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. 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.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name 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. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Can a persons name be erased from the 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 book of life contains the names of born again believers and those names are eternally secure. 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 distinct possibility. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be 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. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. This tells us that these phrases are not intended to be taken literally. I will confess his name before my father and before his.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Jul 22, 20 let them be blotted out of the book of the living. 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. The short answer to this question is that the bible does not say anything like this. Where does the bible say that our names are taken or rubbed out of the book of death and written in the book of life when we accept jesus christ as our lord and savior. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life to justify their belief. God was the one to determine who was in the book of life and who was not. Either you are blotted out or you are not recorded in the first place. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Does this mean genuine believers can lose their salvation. Many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will 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.
To be blotted out means that their name was written there in the first place. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. In other words, who might want to either add to or take away from the words of the bible. Below are the references for a few of them as well as a sentence or two about what the verses teach us about the book of life. Can my name be blotted out, or removed, from the book of life. And i think it is not quite precise to say, as charles does, in quite a few of the scriptures it mentions you can be blotted out of the book of life. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. Because thou saul hast rejected the word of yahweh. Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation. Relationship of father and son angels overcoming through christ overcoming removing people from your life blotted out book of life overcomers. King james 2000 bible let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. Numbers by the book blotted out of the book of life. Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. However, in this lesson we will examine this bible verse to discover its true meaning.
Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. 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. Book of life tree of life blotted out the harvest is. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. This scripture is not written to fake believers or unbelievers but written to true. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. The psalmist prays that the wicked will 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. Most likely, this tampering with gods word would be. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. And there are verses within scripture that seem to teach this very thing. The first phrase says may they be blotted out of the book of life, while the second phrase says and may they not be recorded with the righteous. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Some individuals advocate that true believers can lose their eternal salvation by misquoting revelation 3. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. Berean study bible may they be blotted out of the book of life and not listed with the righteous. Then the lord said to moses, write this in a book as a memorial and recite it to joshua, that i will utterly blot out the memory of amalek from under heaven. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. 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. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
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. 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. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. Christian standard bible let them be erased from the book of life and not be. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Consider specifically verses 2728, add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into your righteousness. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three different books is overly complicated and imposes distinctions. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. While studying the old testament about the book of life i came across these 2 verses. 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. The expression in scripture, the book of life, is indeed the book god writes that contains in it the names of all the elect. And i think it is not quite precise to say, as charles does, in quite a few of the scriptures. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life.
This is the equivalent of the unforgivable sin today when a person blasphemes the holy spirit, which mean that they reject the offer of salivation in jesus christ. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life. White cloths victory, over spiritual forces the witness of christ what heaven will be like names blotted out book of life overcomers. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. 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. There are many who believe and teach that god will remove a persons name from the lambs book of life. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. May they be blotted out of the book of life, and may they not be recorded with the righteous. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Next follow the three texts to which the reader refers.
Jul 18, 2019 below are the references for a few of them as well as a sentence or two about what the verses teach us about the book of life. 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. Can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life. Note that although he asks for their names to be blotted out of the book of life, he also asks that they not be recorded with. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Can true believers be 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. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. When it comes to the doctrine of eternal security or perseverance of the saints, we need to speak with precision.
Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born. This is a messianic psalm, where david is asking god to not let those who persecuted the messiah be saved. Apr 25, 2018 have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. A brother asks, since we, calvinists, believe that god predestinated some to eternal life and some to eternal damnation to the glory of his rich mercy and just power rom. Cantrue believers be blotted out of the book of life. New american standard bible may they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous.
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