Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. 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 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. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. The other book the lambs book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone. 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. For taking away from the words of the book of this prophecy. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out. 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. Another version of this scenario is that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life.
The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they. 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. 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. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being 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. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. On the contrary, christ will confess every believers name before god the. 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. 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. 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. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
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 lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. The book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. 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. This goes against god s promise of eternal security. One book the book of life contains all of mankind s names in it. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life.
Your name can be take out that is you wont get a resurrection because you have sinned against light. 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. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. I will never blot out his name from the book of life.
What does it mean to 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. Firstly for a person to be written in the book of life they must have had an. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. True christians will wear theirs at the marriage supper of the lamb 19. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are. For not being clothed in the righteousness of christ through the new birth, and. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. 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. Jul 18, 2019 the book of life is also known as the lambs book of life, which we see specifically mentioned in these verses.
Your name can be take outthat is you wont get a resurrection because you have sinned against light. This view goes on to state that while unbelievers can be blotted out of the book. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Nothing impure shall enter heaven, only those who have their. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. 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. 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. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. 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. 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. 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. The other book the lamb s book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone.
His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. Just as it is written, for your sake we are being put to death all day long. Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. 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. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. 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. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
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. 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. What sins get your name blotted out of the book of life. Can a believer s name be blotted out of the book of life. 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. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book.
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. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Tim lahayes book of life for the lost and saved and. That book is a book of all who will get a resurrection in the kingdom. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. The wicked will have their names blotted out of this book. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from 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. Each soul born into this world is a new creation of god and he has already determined the. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs 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.
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. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life.
Another version of this scenario is that the lamb s book of life differs from the book of life. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. And we learned that we overcome by faith in jesus christ 1 john 4. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. 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. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in.
It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Those who reject have had their names blotted out of the lambs book of life. All names are written by the omniscient god in the book of life before the foundation of the world. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. 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. 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. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved.
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. 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. One book the book of life contains all of mankinds names in it. 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. 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 book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. Oct 18, 2010 that book is a book of all who will get a resurrection in the kingdom. May 30, 2015 for it is strongly suggested from revelation. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. 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.
Dec 15, 2018 the book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. I will confess his name before my father and before his. To summarize, every one has his name written in the book of life.
This means that only born again believers can have their names blotted out of the book of life. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. Anyone who does not have their name written in the lambs book of life will worship the beast the antichrist in the end days. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat rooms. 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. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. I will not blot out his name out of 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. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. This goes against gods promise of eternal security. 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. 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. 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. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. What is the book of life and the book of the living. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible.
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