But on the day i settle accounts, i will punish them for. Certain passages imply that names are blotted out removed from the book ex. 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. Can salvation be lost and names removed from the book of life. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the. To add or take away from the words in revelation would be to add another book or hide that book, both on a large scale to a significant amount of people. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. The book is mentioned in several places in the new. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Cooper has prepared the following explanation, giving the difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life.
In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written. The invitation is being extended, but the decision to accept it is yours. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. We must first realize that no one can eat of the tree of life unless his or her name is written in the book of life rev 21. Whitepages is one of the most popular people search engines, and it also provides information for other aggregate search engines. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Archbishop georg ganswein, personal secretary to pope benedict, phoned several german news agencies and spoke with the reuters news agency jan. 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.
Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. Expope benedict wants name removed from controversial. How can you know if your name is written in the book of life. God tells us very definitely how we may know our names are in the lambs book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. For god so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. 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. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded in the book at the time of their election eph. 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. 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.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. But if the book of life contains the names of people who have eternal life, then when revelation 3. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. May 27, 2015 can god blot out our names from the book of life.
For god sent the son into the world, not to condemn the world, but. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. The name on your profile should be the name that your friends call you in everyday life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if theyre a variation of your authentic name like bob instead of robert.
Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Yes, we can know our names are written in gods bookbecause of christ. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Remove yourself from all background check web sites. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. It seems the main question youre asking is whether a believers name can be blotted out of the book of life. This name should also appear on an id or document from our id list. Vatican city, jan 14 reuters former pope benedict wants his name removed as coauthor of a controversial book on the issue of.
Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. 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. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. Esv 1 and to the angel of the church in sardis write. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. It is not just a cold list of names, though, for the book of life shows us that jehovah is a loving god who knows those who belong to him. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life.
Can your name be removed from the lambs book of life. I have read in the book of psalms chapter 69 verse 28 which says, let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this.
Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. The passage does draw our attention to one book in particular, the book of life. Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. 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. The two book 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 life, but if a passage speaks of names being removed from the book of life, then surely it must be referring to the universal book of life. We cannot remove our sins or our guiltbut christ can, because he was the sinless son of god. In the bible this most important book is mentioned many times. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction.
How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10. 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. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book.
In a sense this is gods double check at the great white throne judgment, for as a person comes forward, he or she will be judged by the book of law, by the book of life. Can a believers name 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. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. 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. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is. 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. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast. Dec 22, 2006 again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. How to opt out of the most popular people search sites. Believers who hold to eternal security say revelation 3.
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. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Has god already written your name in the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. I will confess his name before my father and before his. Those whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel. But both statements can be held to employ a figure of speech called litotes, which is extremely common in literature and in everyday speech.
The request of the psalmist to blot out the names of the wicked asks god to remove his ongoing sustenance from the living. 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. You can also list another name on your account example. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. 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 life, but if a passage speaks of names being removed from the book of life, then surely it must be referring to the universal book of life. 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. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.
Imagine the difficulty with that task in todays age were bibles are plentiful. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. Oct 29, 20 so can my name be blotted out of the book of life. So the book of life in heaven is open, and your name can be added to it. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. It is good to have your name written in the book of life.
He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Retired pope wants his name removed as coauthor of book. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. We can see that it mentions that books were opened but it never tells us what these books are, however these books do reveal how we are to be judged. 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. For i will remove the names of the baals from her mouth. 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.
My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life to justify their belief. 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.
So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. The words of him who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. And the lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. Jan 02, 2020 in fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. 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. Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life.
If youre name isnt in the book, you can t get into heaven. There are several scriptures that relate to this subject. God denied mosess request that his name be removed from the book. Moses intercedes for israel 32 yet now, if you would only forgive their sin. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from it. As a result, the optout process for whitepages is a little more. Please notice this book is addressed to overcomers. When we come by faith to him, all our sins are transferred to him, and we are forgiven. This is why we need christ, for he came into the world to take away our sins.
I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of.
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