Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. And i did not know that they had devised plots against me, saying. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. New king james version let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Those who are unsaved are blotted out of the book ps. One possible solution is that the book of life means the list of everyone who is born, and that god blots out all unbelievers leaving only the saints. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the. The book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived.
Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs 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. To be blotted out of the book of life is to lose your initial destiny to be in heaven. The lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well.
We will show from scripture that only those who reject gods mercy have their names blotted out of the book of life and partake of the second death when they. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. There is the book of life for which god records who is alive, and then there is the book of life of the lamb cant remember the exact name which shows the names of those who shall live eternally in heaven instead of having the 2nd death of hell. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Those who have trusted in the lord jesus christ as their lord and savior have their names written in the lambs book of life. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. 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. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.
How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. The references to god blotting people out of his book of life look at the term from the point of view of the church here in the world. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. But the lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me. It includes all whose lives have been willingly and cheerfully offered on the altar of love. Generally speaking, the church, which bears the marks of the true church belgic confession 29, is composed of elect. Lambs book of life scripture tells us hwhy yahuah maintained books of records for many things about man and there are at least four books of record we need to know. The very phrase the lambs book of life is a declaration of this, and distinguishes it from every other list of names that was ever written. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out.
Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Instead, it refers to the book of the living, the record of those who are alive cf. To the overcomers, or the believers, there is the promise that their names will never be blotted out of the book of life. If someone died unsaved there name would then be blotted out. Because no communication made by means of the global internet can. Blotting out of the book of life, or the lambs book of life simply represents those in a congregational covenant relationship with god, being cut off from god. Those not found in the book of life are thrown into. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from.
If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The book of life would be the same as the book of the living and anyone who was ever born would have been in this book. This verse also makes it clear that once a name is written in the book of life, jesus promises that he will never blot it out, proving once more the. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. If i were to give you a book entitled the book of the life of george washington, you would understand at once that it is a biography or an autobiography of the life of the first president of the united states, george washington.
The book of life is the book in which appears the name of every person who is born. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3.
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world revelation. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Those in the lambs book of life get into heaven, and avoid judgement. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. The lambs book of life vs the book of life the herald of hope. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Taking these as two different books when their titles are so similar. 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.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. 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. When all is said and done, and humanity in its entirety stands before the judge of all the earth, only. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Interestingly, a couple of passages from this psalm are treated as messianic in the new testament. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later.
I believe that the book of life is a record of all who are living whether on earth or in heaven. Jun 05, 2010 since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized. If our salvation is secure, how can christ blot out our name. We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. No unbelievers are written in there because if they were written in the book of life, they will go to heaven and would not need the gospel. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction.
Upon death, the unbelievers names are blotted out of this book. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. 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. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith.
Permission is granted to copy this page in its entirety only. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The book of life and the lambs book of life are apparently the same. May 02, 2020 in these two texts eternal life is probably not in view at all. Check out lambs book of life album version by bam crawfords purpose on amazon music. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. He that overcomes will not be blotted out of the book of life, rev. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. In one place, it is called the book of the living psalm 69. 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 book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book, revelation 22. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life theology worthy. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. 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.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The book of life is called the book of the life of the lamb. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god.
If you read through revelation 23, jesus is pronouncing warnings and blessings to the various churches of asia minor, and all the blessings are for those people who overcome. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry. This lesson will cover what the book is and how to. Since only john uses the expression the lambs book of life and the expression book of life here is what can be surmized.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Your name can not be blotted out of the lambs book of life and that is why i say they are not the same book. 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. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. My frame was not hidden from you, when i was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in. Oct 29, 20 jeremy how can we be in the book of life if we have no life apart from christ then when we believe in him we are written into the lambs book of life we cannot be in the book of life as we are under the curse of death through sin thats the judgement that fell on adam and eve and were cast out of the garden so that they could not partake of the. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. But when we come over into the new testament the term, book of life, is apparently given a new meaning. The book of the living is mentioned by title once in scripture, in psalm 69.
Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. 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. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. When doing a study on whats found in this book, a good resource that i recommend is blueletterbible. 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. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition.
Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. 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. Oct 19, 2014 in general, all those who are living have their names in the book of life, or the book of the living. Clearly, if god blots unrepentant sinners out of his book, then being written in the book is not the same as election and there is no security in being written there. In essence, the book of life serves as a testament to those saved who. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. The threat, then, is not eternal damnation, but physical death. Its great to know ones name is in the lambs book of life and his promise to all the saved is, i will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father, and before his angels rev 3.
In touch ministries makes reasonable and customary efforts, in accordance with the highest ministry and communications industry standards, to preserve your privacy, and the security of any information you may choose to transmit to us. 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 see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. For the believer, while our earthly lives may come to an end, our life is not over and our names are not blotted out of the book. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. Book of life the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. But now, if you will forgive their sin but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. Predestination and book of life with scripture study. Go to the search box and type in the keywords blot out book without quotes. John says that when jesus cleansed the temple, his disciples remembered that it is written. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
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