We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. 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. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. And we learned that we overcome by faith in jesus christ 1 john 4. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. 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.
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for a born again child of god to be blotted out of the lambs book of life or to loose his salvation. One book the book of life contains all of mankinds names in it. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. Another version of this scenario is that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. 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 lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore.
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. 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. What sins get your name blotted out of the book of life. Oct 18, 2010 that book is a book of all who will get a resurrection in the kingdom.
May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. 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. 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 we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two.
Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. Your name can be take out that is you wont get a resurrection because you have sinned against light. Can a believer s name be blotted out of the book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. To summarize, every one has his name written in 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. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Primarily because a persons name can be blotted out of the book of life, i am convinced that the book of life and the lambs book of life are not the same book. Firstly for a person to be written in the book of life they must have had an. Just as it is written, for your sake we are being put to death all day long. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
The other book the lambs book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. The book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their names written in the book of life and in the lambs book, and thy will never have their names blotted out of either one. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life. For taking away from the words of the book of this prophecy. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life.
The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their names written in the book of life and in the lamb s book, and thy will never have their names blotted out of either one. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. 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.
On the contrary, christ will confess every believers name before god the. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. Another version of this scenario is that the lamb s book of life differs from the book of life. 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. The lambs book of life is the book of jesus christ in which are entered the names of those who have received eternal life see daniel 12. 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. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for a born again child of god to be blotted out of the lamb s book of life or to loose his salvation.
I will never blot out his name from the book of life. 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. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. True christians will wear theirs at the marriage supper of the lamb 19.
Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. Your name can be take outthat is you wont get a resurrection because you have sinned against light. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak 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. The other book the lamb s book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone.
There are five primary passages in scripture that are used to support a persons name being blotted out or removed from the book of life. 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. 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. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. This goes against god s promise of eternal security. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. It says those who have trusted in christ have their names in the book of life and will never be blotted out or erased, and a persons name being in the book of life is vital as john wrote that. Those who reject have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved.
Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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. Tim lahayes book of life for the lost and saved and. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. 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.
Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. 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. For not being clothed in the righteousness of christ through the new birth, and. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. 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. 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. This means that only born again believers can have their names blotted out of the book of life. 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. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. One book the book of life contains all of mankind s names in it. Jul 18, 2019 the book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat rooms. 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. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their. May 30, 2015 for it is strongly suggested from revelation. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Having said that, there are three passages in scripture that refer to names being blotted out or erased from the book of life the first from exodus. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. 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. 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. 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.
Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. That book is a book of all who will get a resurrection in the kingdom. 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.
What is the book of life and the book of the living. 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. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. 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. 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. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the. This view goes on to state that while unbelievers can be blotted out of the book.
There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums.
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