May they be erased from the book of life, and their names not be written with the righteous. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. This takes place by believing in jesus christ as savior. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of life. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. How do i know my name is written in the book of life. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Can your name be erased from the book of life answers. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life.
And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the book of life. This is an example of how the book of life might look. The book of life sermon by rick boyne, revelation 20. The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ.
I cannot speak for god on how and who he speaks to. Unleashing gods truth, one verse at a time since 1969. Aug 18, 2015 that last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from 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 revelation 3. When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life.
In fact, i will erase your name 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. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Those who practice sin wont be in the book of life, but forgiven overcomers will be written there. Can your name be removed from the lambs book of life.
Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. How can you make sure your name is included in the book of life. May their names be erased from the book of the living. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. 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. I checked my life, deleted out from my local library. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. 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.
With this in mind, look at another passage in rev about the book of life there is 5 mentions of the book of life in rev rev 3. Holman christian standard bible now if you would only forgive their sin. Mar 27, 2016 is your name written in the book of life. Oct 15, 2014 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 are seven references to the book in revelation. At the end of the book of revelation, a warning stands as a guard defending gods truth. So gods word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed.
When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be erased from the book of life, the bible has the answer. 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. It says, i will not erase his name from the book of life. Can salvation be lost and names removed from the book of life. Feb 16, 2012 since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, its clear that the book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks.
But, once he writes your name, it can never be erased. The invitation is being extended, but the decision to accept it is yours. The bookm of life shall be opened during the judgement of people in front of god. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved. In christianity and judaism, the book of life hebrew. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The bible also foretells that many who call themselves christians in this end time would be spiritually asleep and in danger of having their names removed. We can have confidence that our lord will never reject us and that even before we were born he knew us as his own.
When we were born into this world, our name was written in his book, when we believed on jesus as the way of salvation, we were born again by the holy spirit. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Then death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. So the book of life in heaven is open, and your name can be added to it.
However, lots of people struggle with various passages in the bible which seem to indicate that a person can lose their eternal life by being blotted out of the book of. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lamb s book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. The names are written in the book before the foundation of the world. I have enough challenges in my own life without hearing about other peoples, but i came across this book in a blog and the blurb caught my attention. Also another book was opened, which is the book of. What enables you to have your name in the book of life. You can t write your name yourself by doing good things. Also it can be blotted if you have known known the tuth and depart from it without repentence. Let them be erased from the book of life and not be recorded with the righteous. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life. Sep 14, 2014 if we overcome, saints will not be erased, obliterated from the book of life.
Can your name be erased from the book of life august 10, 2017. To have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the beast. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out.
The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. Can your name be erased from the book of life image. Oct 25, 2008 can a name be erased from the book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Biblion tes zoes is the book in which god records the names of every person who is destined for heaven or the world to come. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. No christian, therefore, will ever have his or her name erased from the book of life. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. 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. While i kind of dont think there are actual books in which god writes peoples names, i do think the symbolism of the book of life is important to consider and understand. Having your name in the book of life keeps you from doing what would get you erased from the book if you did it. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life.
It seems the main question youre asking is whether a believers name can be blotted out of the book of life. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. But if not, please erase me from the book you have written. John does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is erased. Rather than being fearful of being blotted out, this verse gives assurance that a believers name cannot be erased.
His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. God said regarding disobedient people in ancient israel. If your name is not written, you will be cast in to the lake of fire. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. 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 the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed.
As malachi points out, those who fear god and think and talk about him will be recorded. It is good to have your name written in the book of life the apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. Your name can be written in the book of life if you trust jesus as your savior. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. The bible shows us that those who have put their faith in christ receive eternal life and those who receive eternal life have their name in the book of life. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. Net bible may their names be deleted from the scroll of the living. 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. My friend, either your name is in the book of life or not. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation.
Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. No, a believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. 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. Verse 18 notes that anyone who adds to his words would receive the plagues described in this book.
First, scripture is clear that a true believer is kept secure by the power of god, sealed for. May their names be deleted from the scroll of the living. Oct 10, 20 is your name written in the lambs book of life. Dec 22, 2006 nevertheless, there are texts that have persuaded some to reject this teaching. In other words, they lose their salvation on that reading of the verse. 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. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Help grace to you bring important resources like this to people in your community and beyond, free of charge. 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 before his angels. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Water baptism symbolizes ones lifelong commitment to follow gods way of life acts 2. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Some people believe that this verse teaches that your name can be erased from the book of life. If we overcome, saints will not be erased, obliterated from the book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Revelation 3 5 not erased from the book of life yellow. Please give scriptural references that substantiate your viewpoint. Clarify share report asked july 01 20 mini anonymous via gotquestions. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Oct 04, 2011 my life, deletedpart love story, part medical mystery, and part inspirational memoiris the true story of scott bolzan, the 46yearold former pro football offensive lineman for the cleveland browns who suffered permanent amnesia after a tragic accident.
Imagine, if you have trusted in christ for the forgiveness of your sin then your name has been written in the book of life since the foundation of the world. He says, if your name is written, you will not worship the beast. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. For god to record our names in the book of life, we must repent of our sins, be baptized and become spiritually converted. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life.
Your name erased from book of life christian forums. Not the name you know, but the name god has given you. Whoever has sinned against me, i shall wipe him out of my book. In other words, can a christian lose his salvation. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Answer from julia stager mayo, former epm research assistant.
God has given you a name then sealed you by god the holy spirit, given a white garment, given eternal life never to be erased from the book of life. Has god already written your name in the book of life. Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. I will confess his name before my father and before his. You are alive, if you are reading this, and god deems it so. The book of life and the lambs book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Jun 09, 2014 buy my life erased first by gary epton isbn. Names blotted out commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. God is loving and kind and very patient with every single one of us. May they be erased from the book of life and not listed with the righteous. I had a dream that a word was being erased in a book, and then being rewritten in im scared that my name was erased from the book of life.
Notice that the verse doesnt say that a persons name can be blotted out of the book. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. My question is, can a believer lose his salvation or be erased from the book of life if he does not overcome. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my life erased. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. 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 never been in the book of life also from before the foundation of the world, and there is no scripture claiming that god adds or erases a name afterward. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life.
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