Apr 25, 2018 have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. I dont think the passage is talking about losing salvation. 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. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. 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. Have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life. If the righteous names can be written in the book of life at some point after birth then be blotted out sometime after then we can lose our salvation. There is the book of life for which god records who is alive, and then there is the book of life of the lamb can t remember the exact name which shows the names of those who shall live eternally in heaven instead of having the 2nd death of hell.
If someone died unsaved there name would then be blotted out. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The book of life was written before the foundation of the world. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. Feb 08, 2020 in the alternative, we should know that it is possible that our names could be blotted out of the book of life just as the ancient writers would take a wet sponge and blot out the words that shouldnt be there as if those words had never been written. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Though physical death may harm you here, the second death cannot harm you hereafter.
Then on the other hand we are being taught that we can lose our salvation and have our names blotted out of the book of life. While each of the explanations above makes some valid points, i dont necessarily agree with each one. If you want more info on these kinds of explanations, or other explanations, just run a search online using the words erased or blotted from the book of life. The believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. So now we know that moses, god, christ, and the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation knew that names could be removed, or blotted out of the book of life. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. So these old testament texts do not indicate that an elect person can be blotted. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. What heaven will be like blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in.
Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. John piper answers can we be blotted from 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. In any case, this is a statement of anger and emotion and not a statement of biblical doctrine. Likewise, unbelievers names were never written in the book of life, and therefore were never blotted out from it. In the alternative, we should know that it is possible that our names could be blotted out of the book of life just as the ancient writers would take a wet sponge and blot out the words that shouldnt be there as if those words had never been written. The reason that some people wonder if they can be blotted out of the book of life is because there are a few verses in the bible which seem to indicate that this is a distinct possibility. Jan 28, 2009 yes, the end of revelations tells us that if we add to or change the words of the bible then your name will be blotted out. 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. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m.
This means that only born again believers can have their names blotted out of the book of life. If a person is never going to come to a genuine true faith in god their name will not be put in there fr. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities.
This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Let us now look at some verses that uphold my contention that the use of part in revelation 22. I have to do some more digging and pray for understanding. 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. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of. 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. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to rise from the bottomless pit and go to destruction. Originally posted by prairieparson you folks know not the scriptures nor the power therein. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
Yet, as john walvoord noted, to some this verse seems to indicate that a believers name could be blotted out, which is contrary to the bibles clear teaching of the believers eternal security. To be blotted out means that their name was written there in the first place. 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 book of life. Christ further promises every true christian that he will not erase his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before the father and. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life.
John piper answers can we be blotted from the book of. First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Wow, just when you think you know your bible, a curveball is thrown at you. 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. So these old testament texts do not indicate that an elect person can be blotted out. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. God writes someones name in the book of life, and god also blots peoples names out of the book, if they decide to reject him. 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.
Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of life. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. Does god erase peoples names from the 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.
Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Both mention the tree of life and the city together, the same as verse 19 does. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. There are many passages that demonstrate this, but well look at only one here from ephesians. Jul 22, 20 let them be blotted out of the book of the living.
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. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. The lord promises these believers that their names will never be blotted out of the book of life. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. 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. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. 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. 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.
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. 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. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. 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. What it boldly declares is that if you commit that crime you will lose the destiny you once had. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life.
May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Rather, we see that the book of life has already been written. Be faithful until death, and i will give you the crown of life rev.
A christian certainly can fall away, lose their faith and can your name be blotted out of the book of life. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this. Jan 02, 2020 arguing for the tree of life translation instead of the book of life translation are two other verses in the same chapter. Scripture does not present the book of life as a book thats continually being edited. What is meant is god will take away our part from the book of life in that we will not receive a full portion of inheritance. From these scriptures, we learn that when a name is blotted out of the book of life, a soul is damned and headed for hell unless there is repentance. There seems to be many verses in the bible that relate to a rejection by god of those who give their life to christ, professing to be christian, but then who fall away from the truth, believe lies, fall into sin, and dont continue in their faith, i. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of.
Note, some bible commentators say that moses asked to be removed from the book of the living, which is a record of those who are physically alive on the earth at any given time. But here the psalmist was writing of people who probably were never in the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. This goes against gods promise of eternal security.
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. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. They are given over to death and are no longer in the book of life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Hence, in the promise to the overcomer, jesus is saying something like this. 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. Putting it all together, we see that believers names have always been in the book of life from before the foundation of the world, and unbelievers names have. 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. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in. Jan 19, 2016 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. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. No elect person can ever be blotted out of the book. May 20, 2019 the book of life was written before the foundation of the world.