Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Brother dan corner explains the book of life the book of life is a real book in heaven the book of life is a real literal book in heaven which has only the names of the spiritually alive or righteous in it psa. It is therefore possible to have ones name blotted out of the book of life because of sin. A look at recent examples shows that it has survived almost exclusively in. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above.
The saved are in the book of life, there names will not be blotted out. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. I answer that, some have said that none could be blotted out of the book of life as a. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. The wicked will have their names 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 has sinned against me i will blot out of my book. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. 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. A life with books is an essay specially commissioned for independent booksellers week, supplied exclusively to independent bookshops. World wide words tries to record at least a part of this shifting wordscape by featuring new words, word histories, words in the news, and the curiosities of native english speech.
It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. A notion that an unbeliever is blotted out of the book of life because they did not believe is such a contradiction of terms it could never be accepted as truth. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. 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. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. These conquerors refer to all christians, meaning every person who has genuine faith in christ will never be removed from 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.
So these old testament texts do not indicate that an elect person can be blotted out. On the contrary, it is said, let them be blotted out from the book of the living psalm 68. So if your name is not in the book of life this is what happens in rev. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i.
These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. 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. The evolving book of life, due to its changing nature over history of blotting individuals out, would not be able to fix on only those who will be saved at this moment in history for some in the evolving book of life at that moment will be unsaved and will be blotted out because they dont get saved in their lifetimes. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Let me alone, that i may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born. These passages do not prove, however, that unbelievers names were never in the book of life and then later blotted out. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who belong to god, those who have attained eternal life.
And in fact, moses asked god to blot him out for the sake of the israelites who had sinned, and god said no. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Consequently, these interpreters have taken one of the following approaches. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning.
My friend, either your name is in the book of life or not. Can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. May 18, 2007 can your name be blotted out of the lambs 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. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. But nobody can be written a second time in the book of life. Jan 05, 2002 if your name can be blotted out of either of the two books of life, then your name will not appear there anymore. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. But here the psalmist was writing of people who probably were never in the book of life. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. Since an individuals sins are paid for, then what god is looking at is the intrinsic nature of that individual as reflected in his thoughts, words and deeds.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life revelation 3. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. The bookm of life shall be opened during the judgement of people in front of god. In any case, this is a statement of anger and emotion and not a statement of biblical doctrine. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. 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. Worthy ministries is happy to announce that after years of labor and prayer to this end, worthy news and worthy devotions are now available for churches and ministries, free of charge and free of advertising through our new syndication network.
Also it can be blotted if you have known known the tuth and depart from it without repentence. It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from israel. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. On the godshealer7 homepage there is a picture of a lion. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. Book of life lambs book of life evangelical outreach. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. The believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life.
If your name is not written, you will be cast in to the lake of fire. 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. 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. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. 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. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation.
Its mainly a british or commonwealth phrase, though rather oldfashioned. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. May they be blotted out of the book of life, and not be listed with the righteous. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. So, yes, people can be blotted out of the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
Search the scriptures for truth and dont simply believe the. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. I answer that, some have said that none could be blotted out of the book of life as a matter of fact, but only in the opinion of men. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative.
Let them be blotted out from the book of the living psalm 68. Has god already written your name in the book of life. The righteous, the bornagain believers, have their names written in the book of life and in the lambs book, and thy will never have their names blotted out of either one. American standard version 1901 let their names be taken from the book of the living, let them not be numbered with the upright. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. So hot a potato has this scripture been that some teachers. If an unbeliever is recorded in the book of life they would not need to believe the gospel and would go to heaven regardless. Fortunately, scripture does explicitly tell us this elsewhere, as we see in the following passages. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the.
Even if you do interpret the john 15 passage that way, the idea contradicts the very foundation of jesus preaching. Jan 23, 2010 can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. May 18, 2007 even if you do interpret the john 15 passage that way, the idea contradicts the very foundation of jesus preaching. I am not sure what he is trying to do with those verses, but they do not say that anyone has ever had their name blotted out of the book of life. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation.
But it is impossible to have ones name blotted out of the lambs book of life. In order to be consistent with his false teaching that a believer cannot be blotted out of the lambs book of life no matter what he does, tim lahaye first wrote this statement. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. If your name can be blotted out of either of the two books of life, then your name will not appear there anymore.
New living translation erase their names from the book of life. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. What does blotted her copy book mean a to blot ones copybook means to commit some gaffe that spoils ones record. So we are plainly told that in the last days some new names will be added to gods book, while other names that are written there will be in danger of being blotted out. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book.
We all need to have our names recorded in the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. We may think we know who should be in that book, as we feel that person is achieved a particular level of holiness, but, god knows all, so there is information he will have that we dont. Christ, the king of heaven, promises never to erase a true christians name from the roll of those whose names were written from the foundation. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. In it, julian barnes writes about his early awareness of books and about his obsessive bookcollecting and time spent in secondhand bookshops around julian barnes, one of britains most distinguished novelists. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them.
I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv 3. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. What does scripture say and what implications does this have on salvation. Blotted copybook definition of blotted copybook by the. Feb 04, 2008 my friend, either your name is in the book of life or not. 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. Many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will be blotted out of the book of life. No elect person can ever be blotted out of the book. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.