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. Those who believe have their names retained in the book rev. 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. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out 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. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three different books is overly complicated and imposes distinctions. 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.
Those written in the book of life had had their names written in from, the foundation of the world. Feb 08, 2020 this is what a writer would do to erase a mistake he would use a wet sponge and remove the mistaken text. Those whose names have not been blotted out of the book of life will live eternally with jesus. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life.
If we cannot lose our salvation, why does the bible speak about names being blotted out. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. To be blotted out of the book of life is to lose your initial destiny to be in heaven. 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. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Book of life tree of life blotted out age of laodicea. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions.
Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. 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. 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. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book.
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. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. 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. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. No, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. Apr, 2020 no, your name can not be blotted out of the book of life. I will never blot out his name from the book of life.
This is a key passage for discerning what the hebrews understood this book to be. 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. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. This goes against gods promise of eternal security. For i am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this worldin other words, one who is redeemed. 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. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. No unbelievers are written in there because if they were written in the book of. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3.
Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Next follow the three texts to which the reader refers. The passage does draw our attention to one book in particular, the book of life. Another solution holds that the lambs book of life differs from the book of life. New living translation erase their names 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. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. However, god did not blot out moses from the book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. In other words, that they be cut off from among gods covenanted people registry because they are found to be rebellious. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. But the expression, though perhaps confined originally to temporal blessings, was in itself a witness to higher hopes.
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv 3. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. A brother asks, since we, calvinists, believe that god predestinated some to eternal life and some to eternal damnation to the glory of his rich mercy and just power rom. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. If a person thinks their name can be blotted out it turns a promise into a threat. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved. 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. 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 lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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 book of life contains the names of every person who ever lived. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. May 04, 2019 how does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Jan 02, 2020 i will not blot out his name from the book of life. From this passage we learn that this book that folks may be blotted out of is the book of the living in which the righteous are listed. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Does this mean genuine believers can lose their salvation.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Moses asked to be blotted out or removed to atone for the sins of the people of israel when they worshipped the golden calf. How does a name get added to the book of life and can it be erased. Satan, resistance to white cloths victory, over spiritual forces the witness of christ what heaven will be like names blotted out book of life he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. The saved are written in gods registry and have the promise of eternal security. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. While i kind of dont think there are actual books in which god writes. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
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