It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. Many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will be blotted out of the book of life. God says just that opposite i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Dec 17, 2017 the one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. The saved are written in gods registry and have the promise of eternal security. It is not sinning against one another that blots a persons name out of the book of life but it is the sin against god in not acknowledging that jesus is lord of your life that causes god to blot your name out of the book of life. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas.
No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his. Jan 19, 2016 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. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation.
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Yahweh tells him only the sinners will be punished blotted out. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. The one who corrupts the word of god will be deprived of access to the tree of life, despite whatever claim he thinks he has to that fruit. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this worldin other words, one who is redeemed. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. 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. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in.
To be blotted out of the book of life is to lose your initial destiny to be in heaven. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. There is no mention of being blotted out of this 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.
What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Aug 21, 2014 the book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of 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. I heard someone claim that the above means that a saved person can have his name blotted out of the book of life and lose his salvation if they sin. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions.
Does this mean genuine believers can lose their salvation. New living translation erase their names from the book of life. Disobedient persons resurrected will have the opportunity to have their name written in the book of life, provided they are obedient according to the new. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. 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. 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. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. 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. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Jan 02, 2020 i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in asia minor revelation 2. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration.
In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb.
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. No unbelievers are written in there because if they were written in the book of. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. 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. 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. 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 following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. In a figurative sense, the book of life is the complete record of ones life, the sum total of thoughts, words, and deeds written in the soul, of which the lord will take account in the day of judgment rev. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities.
In the third chapter of revelation the bible says that if they christians in the church at sardis did not change and. 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 one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Jesus will not blot out your name christian author matt. One view says that everyones name is written in the book of life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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.
Its a powerful answer that transforms fear into confidence and assurance. And i will not blot out his name out of the book of life. Apr 21, 2002 the one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. 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. Blot out definition is to make obscure, insignificant, or inconsequential. I agree, that the ultimate statement, primary action and intent of rev. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three different books is overly complicated and imposes distinctions. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Notice in this passage moses speaks of a book, but he doesnt name the book.
Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Jan 02, 2020 the one who corrupts the word of god will be deprived of access to the tree of life, despite whatever claim he thinks he has to that fruit. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Furthermore, the psalmist prays for the blotting out of the names from the book of life ps. Jan 31, 2019 will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. My son has just become a christian and he has focused on revelation. 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. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv 3. 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.
Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. 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. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. Names blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to white cloths he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. 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. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. The overcomer mentioned in this letter to sardis is the.
Is being blotted out of the book of life losing my salvation. Would god blot someones name from the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. 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 books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. They will begin by telling a christian how bad of an individual they are, why. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. I believe that the book of life is a record of all who are living whether on earth or in heaven. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Book of life tree of life blotted out age of laodicea. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. If our salvation is secure, how can christ blot out our name. Generally speaking, the church, which bears the marks of the true church belgic confession 29, is composed of elect.
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