Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. So people of the world have their names written in the book of life whether they believe in jesus or not until the very end of time. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Mar 07, 2012 a huge group of christians today say their names can never 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. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. 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. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. We must first realize that no one can eat of the tree of life unless his or her name is written in the book of life rev 21. 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. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Verse 12 indicated not only that the dead will be judged out of the books according to their works, but that another book is opened, which is the book of life. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. The following study examines the scriptures which concern this book. It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. 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.
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 book of the living the book of life the book of gods writing is not merely a register of those who happen to be alive at any given time. 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. 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 a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Moses, david, daniel, paul, and john all bore witness of the book of life. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The book of life existed before the foundation of the world. 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. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and can never be blotted out.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Can your name be taken out of the book of lambs once its. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. And the faithful few could take comfort in the knowledge that their. Whoever has his part his name taken out of the book of life will go to the lake of fire. It contains the list of the righteous, and ensures to those whose names are written therein, life before god, first in the earthly kingdom of god, and then eternal life also keil.
Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. 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. Book of life your name is written in it mindreality. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Taken from the message, big life issues, by pastor greg laurie. I have read in the book of psalms chapter 69 verse 28 which says, let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Jul 20, 2009 actually your name can be taken out of the lambs book of life. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life.
I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. 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. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded in the book at the time of their election eph. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in 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.
From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his angels that they are mine. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. Feb 04, 2008 revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. Here we discover that a recording angel maintains a book called the book of life. It is written before the foundation of the world rev. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3.
May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Gutierrez, it was produced by aaron berger, brad booker, guillermo del toro, and carina schulze. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. 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. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. 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 life, but if a passage speaks of names being removed from the book of life, then surely it must be referring to the universal book of life. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life.
We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. The most important factor in this life is to determine and know ones name is in the book of life. Apr 25, 2018 even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. 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. Below we have taken the top 25 books from each category and listed the title. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Lets take a look at some of the solutions which have been proposed for understanding all that scripture teaches concerning the book of life.
The reader is correct in his assumption that the reference is. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Book title generator make hundreds of book titles with one. According to the eternal electing purposes of god, the names of the redeemed were written in the book before the foundation of the world whereas the names of the beast worshipers were omitted. 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. Some take this as a kind of threat the bit highlighted but it isnt, it is a promise. When these facts are taken together, they indicate. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century fox. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.
God is supposed to have a book of the living in his possession, which contains the names of all those on whom he looks with favour, and whom he will bless both in this world and beyond the grave comp. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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. Their names are taken out of the book of life the register of names in the kingdom but for the sake of their fathers, the elect, they will be added grafted back in at some time in the. Just like how browsing a swipe file helps you come up with ideas, this list of books might help kick your brain in the right direction while trying to come up with a book title. Christian will your name be blotted out of the book of life. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. In the old testament, the book of life is called a number of things. Now lets understand what the book is talking about. Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10.
All the names written in the book of life were inscribed in eternity past. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. In this video pastor nelson with bible munch looks at revelation 22. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, 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. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Dec 22, 2006 the promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. The expression in scripture, the book of life, is indeed the book god writes that contains in it the names of all the elect. Likewise, unbelievers names were never written in the book of life, and therefore were never blotted out from it. I will confess his name before my father and before his. The most important record is called the book of life.
It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. 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 book of life is a old and new testament doctrine. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. In the old testament the book is a little bit different. 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 they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. To me this shows that the righteous person who is written in the book of life can suddenly removed from the book of life because of doing wickedness. New living translation all who are victorious will be clothed in white.
We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. 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. Certain passages imply that names are blotted out removed from the book ex. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction.
In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. When jesus christ died on the cross and paid for the sins of the whole world, the names of everyone that exists from the beginning of time to the end are written in the book of life. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. And those who dwell on the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will marvel, when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come.