Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. The book of life, on the other hand, seems to refer to those who have eternal life, that is, those how have life in christ. Either your name is written in the lambs book of life or you will be judged according to your deeds. 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. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. 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. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lamb s book of life.
I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith.
So, yes, people can be blotted out of the book of life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. For the believer, while our earthly lives may come to an end, our life is not over and our names are not blotted out of the book of life. I used to believe as you that once saved always saved. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie.
Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Sep 14, 2006 the lamb s book of life is a new covenant book, the book of life where names are blotted out is the old covenant book. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. Killed like an animalattempting to kill specific peoplebeing killed like an animal forgetting peoplelambs. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. We know that none can be blotted out of the lambs book, because no one who has been saved is ever lost. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments.
We know that none can be blotted out of the lamb s book, because no one who has been saved is ever lost. Your name can be erased or blotted out from the lamb s book of life. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. God wanted them to be saved but he will not save anybody against his will. This passage reveals that names can be blotted out of the book of life. In order to show how essential it is to have ones name in the lambs book of life, john said, and if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire rev.
Just as it is written, for your sake we are being put to death all day long. These have their names written in the lambs book of life, of which there is no mention of anyone having his name blotted out. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. At death, their names will be blotted out of the book of life because their. Warning is your name written in the lambs book of life. To have your name blotted out you must reject gods plan of salvation. The lambs book of life and the book of life are not the same book. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was. Pouring new wine in old wineskins is not recommended. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev.
Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. Therefore, i believe the lambs book is a different book. 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. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Jul 22, 2017 the lambs book of life and the book of life are not the same book. The other book the lambs book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone. The names written in the lambs book of life were written before the foundation of the world, and no name can ever be blotted out of it the book of life is on going in which names are being written in it, and names being. One book the book of life contains all of mankinds names in it.
Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. There is a great and glorious life without sin, sickness, sorrow, or tears awaiting all those whose name is written in the lambs book of life. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. 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. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. On the contrary, christ will confess every believers name before god the. The life signified by the book is not mere human life but the eternal life purchased by the lamb. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. I will never blot out his name from the book of life.
Some try to use the fact that there is a heavenly book of life to prove the impossibility of apostasy. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20.
Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. One book the book of life contains all of mankind s names in it. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lamb s book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. The book of revelation contains the most references to the subject of the book of life. The lord jesus christ proclaimed, i give them eternal life, and they.
This is logical since the book of life falls under the category of last things. This view goes on to state that while unbelievers can be blotted out of the book. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. And i did not know that they had devised plots against me, saying. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. Jun 25, 2015 is your name written in the lamb s book of life. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above. That says, and there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of participation in the temporal blessings of the theocracy, while to be erased or blotted out of this book meant exclusion from those blessings. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book.
What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lambs. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Which shows that you are one of god s heavenly children or citizens which was written. 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. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. The lambs book of life is a new covenant book, the book of life where names are blotted out is the old covenant book. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. But whether we talk about being saved, or being born again, or being an over comer, ultimately we are talking about having our name written in the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m.
The lambs book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Overcoming is the great charge the risen lord gave to the jewish congregations in. Either your name is written in the lambs book of life, or it isnt. We use a number of phrases to describe being reconciled to hwhy yahuah, and all of them are scriptural. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry. 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. But someone may say, still, everyone could have been written in and only unbelievers blotted out. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. And we learned that we overcome by faith in jesus christ 1 john 4. Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for a born again child of god to be blotted out of the lamb s book of life or to loose his salvation. The only way it can be erased or blotted out is if it was there to start with. Some have used this verse as an example of people being removed from the book of life.
The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. The lambs book of life the institute for creation research. There are those who do not believe on the lord jesus christ. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. True christians will wear theirs at the marriage supper of the lamb 19. 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. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lamb. Let them be blotted out from the book of the living psalm 68. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life.
Please give scriptural references that substantiate your viewpoint. Dec 17, 2016 in order to show how essential it is to have ones name in the lambs book of life, john said, and if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire rev. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. On the other hand, just as the unbeliever will not eat of the tree of life, will be hurt of the second death, and will be denied before the father matthew 10. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. Nov 07, 2014 how can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life. May 12, 2020 it is now the lambs book of life revelation 21. The other book the lamb s book of life contains the names of the redeemed alone.
In fact, when david was pondering the time between his own conception and birth, he said in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance that is, as my days. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. The lamb s book of life records the names of those who have placed their trust in the lord jesus christ. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. The lambs book of life, gods new covenant seek it not in the starry skies, nor in the sweet bye and bye seek it in a life transformed. Nov 24, 2007 the book of life and the lamb s book of life are two different books the book of life is a book recording the names of all who ever lived. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. 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. 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.
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. They suggest that the second book the lambs book of life is the book where only the true believers names are written and whose names will never be blotted out. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. 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. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. This is his monument not in cold stone, not in chiseled marble, not in plaques of bronze, not in ancient parchments, not in weighty documents, but given by the very finger of god upon human hearts. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Can a name be written in the lambs book of life since before the foundation of the world and then later be erased or blotted out so. 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. Blotting out of the book of life, or the lambs book of life simply represents those in a congregational covenant relationship with god, being cut off from god. The names written in the lambs book of life were written before the foundation of the world, and no name can ever be blotted out of it the book of life is on going in which names are being written in it, and names being blotted out every day. However, the context of this passage is far different. At death, their names will be blotted out of the book of life because their physical lives are over and they have no spiritual life. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. How can you know that your name has been written in the lambs book of life.
Cities in john s day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. In other words, this book had reference to the rights of citizenship for the jewish people cf. The lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. 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. Christians, can names be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lamb s book of life. Their names had been placed there by god before the foundation of the world.
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