Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to have his name erased from it. Once a person believes in christ, he or she becomes an overcomer and will never have their name removed from the book of life. Aug 17, 2016 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Would god blot someones name from the book of life.
The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. Speaking to god, moses said, oh, these people have committed a great sin, and have made for themselves a god of gold. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. To have your name blotted out you must reject gods plan of salvation.
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. 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. Does god literally erase names from the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. This passage tells us that perseverance is essential to one who has his or her name written in the book of life. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose. It is of great importance to note that the verse bring to view the book of life. Id always thought our names were added to the lambs book of life when we accept christ as our savior as in the hymn, theres a new name written down in glory. Those whos names are in the book have a place with god. 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. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex.
Blot your name out of the book of life explained in. 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. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven. Now i am a christian and all of my immediate family members are christians. Its pretty simple to understand, jesus would not pick sinners, pagans, murderers, to go and preach the gospel. Seiss in his book letters to the seven churches stated.
Does jesus really blot peoples name out of the book of life. Names blotted out commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. 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. The believers in sardis had serious cracks that needed to be repaired. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. 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.
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. May 15, 2019 and i will not blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father, and before his angels. Nov 14, 2009 and i will not blot out his name out of the book of life. How to get your name in the book, part i steps to life. This is used to say that unless we overcome, or live the right kind of life on this earth, we will be blotted out of the book. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded.
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. But those family and friends who are nottheir names will be blotted out of the book of life and when i get to heaven they will be as if they never existed to me. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two. Jun 14, 2018 28 let them be blotted out of the book of the living. 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. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. Even if your football team does not play up to their ability, this does not necessarily mean they will lose the game this weekend.
Rick renner what does blot your name out of the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. This verse appears to be saying, that as believers, we must consider that our actions can cause us to be stricken from the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments. 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. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. Feb 24, 2012 if you are not a christian your name will be blotted out of the book of life.
Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Jesus will not blot out your name christian author matt. In the third chapter of revelation the bible says that if they christians in the church at sardis did not change and repent he would blot their names from the book of life.
How this verse is misunderstood to mean a person can lose salvation. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. So, in addition to having your name written in the book of life, during the time of the judgment, your name must be retained in the book of life and not erased or blotted out. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. In that passage the lord tells moses that whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. 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.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. By looking at the ways the two symbols are used in scripture, it seems that the book of the living is a way of referring to all people who are alive. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat rooms. May 30, 2015 if there were no possibility at all of having your name blotted out of the book of life, then the lord would not have even of mentioned it. The people who have their name blotted out of the book will not have eternal life. May they be blotted out of the book of life, and may they not be recorded with the righteous ps. Some passages speak about names being written in the book of life, some about. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment.
This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the lord and his jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse which is written in this book will rest on him, and the lord will blot out his name from under heaven. Rick renner blot your name out of the book of life. That proves some will have their names blotted out because they did not repent from where they had fallen back from the faith. Let me close by explaining the one verse that probably gets the most attention in this regard. 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. Of course, this statement implies the possibility of having ones name blotted out. The verse does not say that names will be blotted out of the book of life.
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. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Jan 01, 2004 whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex 32. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and let them not be written with the righteous. 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. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10.
There is no contradiction, however, between that passage and christs promise in revelation 3. May they be blotted out of the book of life and their lives come to an end and may they not be recorded with the righteous those in right standing with god. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. To have ones name blotted out of this book signifies a fate of eternal death revelation 3.
And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. When conceived you are written in the book of life. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. 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. Here are a few reasons why this verse does not claim that a believer can have their name blotted out of the. Jesus will not blot out your name the one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels revelation 3. My son has just become a christian and he has focused on revelation. This verse appears in the letter to the church in sardis, and jesus says that if they overcome, they will be clothed in white garments and will not be blotted out of the book of life. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. Nov 14, 2019 blot your name out of the book of life. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. But the lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot out of my b. Comparing all of the verses, we can only conclude that, in keeping with. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. In my opinion, this first verse hits the nail right on the head. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Even if a mans wife does not make apple pie, this does not mean that he will stop loving her.
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