Connect with friends, family and other people you know. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. May 18, 2007 even if you do interpret the john 15 passage that way, the idea contradicts the very foundation of jesus preaching. Liberty gospel tracts previous questions and answers can. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. If you want more info on these kinds of explanations, or other explanations, just run a search online using the words erased or blotted from the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. 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. 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. Jan 19, 2016 being in the book, having your name in the book, keeps you from doing what would get you erased from the book if you did it like worshiping the beast. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will. It is important to understand here that moses knew his name was written in gods book of life and that he was willing to forgo his own eternal life to save the rebellious israelites.
It does have a blot for ostara and midsummer, but it does not have one for yule. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation. Has god already written your name in the book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Jan 02, 2020 i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them.
This verse shows that a person can have their name erased from the book of life. Yet now, if you will forgive their sinbut if not, i pray, blot me out of your book which you have written exodus 32. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. 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 book of life. For i know the plans i have for you, declares the lord.
Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. And that is not a contradiction any more than the way paul is a contradiction when he says, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is god who works in you, both to. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. I attempt to answer that question with scriptures in. If you are worried that your life wont measure up, that your name could be rubbed out of the book of life and even the righteousness of jesus and his shed blood couldnt cover an apostate condition, it shows a healthy fear of god and may contain the doubt needed for a more complete faith and lead to repentance. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. The question is a very important one because it refers to the book of life, out of which people are one day going to be judged by god. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3.
But now, if you will forgive their sinbut if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. I heard someone claim that the above means that a saved person can have his name blotted out of the book of life and lose his salvation if they sin. 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. While each of the explanations above makes some valid points, i dont necessarily agree with each one. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. But now, if you will forgive their sinbut if not, please blot me out of your book that you. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in. I, even i, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. Aug 18, 2015 its pretty plain that if one does not overcome, ones name will be blotted out of the book. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions.
Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will. Nte anyone who conquers will be clothed like this in white robes, and i wont blot their name out of the book of life. Nov 19, 2011 but if you wont, then, i beg you, blot me out of your book which you have written. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Bible verses about promises the lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand therefore.
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. You are not saved if your name is not in the lambs book of life. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. If our salvation is secure, how can christ blot out our name.
Oct 11, 2018 he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken 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 has sinned against me i will blot out of my book. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. The lord will not spare him, but then the anger of the lord and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the lord shall blot out his name from under heaven. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. But the lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me. But if not, please blot me out of the book that you have written. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. I believe that the book of life is a record of all who are living whether on earth or in heaven. 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.
My answer to this question is based on the references to the book of life found in the book of revelation, the last book of the new testament of the bible. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. New living translation iyes, i alone will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. English standard version i, i am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and i will not remember your sins.
What it boldly declares is that if you commit that crime you will lose the destiny you once had. Whichever approach you choose, it is important to note that while scripture does teach about getting blotted out of the book of life, this does not ever refer to losing eternal life. The entire life of uncle iroh avatar explained youtube. The saved are written in gods registry and have the promise of eternal security. What does it mean to blot your name out of the book of life.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. However, while this book fulfills that job to a lesser extent, in that it does provide a great foundation for some blots, or a blot in general, it lacks blots for certain high feasts. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. I attempt to answer that question with scriptures in both the old and new testament. God is supposed to have a book of the living in his possession, which contains the names of all those on whom he looks with favour, and whom he will bless both in this world and beyond the grave comp. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. The life of ursa avatar the last airbender breakdown duration.
From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. Revelation 20v12 and i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this worldin other words, one who is redeemed. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. I read one of the answers to one of the questions, and you said no one is ever mentioned as being blot out of the book of life, if so, could you explain revelation. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book.