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. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. If a person experiences physical death, never having trusted christ for forgiveness, his name is erased from the book of life. Whoever has sinned against me, i shall wipe him out of my book. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a. Apr 21, 2002 secondly, there is one book of life with names essentially prewritten in. 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. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically.
Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10. What heaven will be like blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Once our name is written in the lambs book of life we have eternal 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. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Jan 04, 2009 its not possible for a christians name to be erased from the book of life, as jesus encouraged his disciples to rejoice because their names are written in heaven. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of.
Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Once your name is in the book of life can it be erased. First, scripture is clear that a true believer is kept secure by the power of god, sealed for. 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, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. But if not, please blot me out of the book that you have written. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life.
With what i have said above it should be clear that our names can be erased from the book of life if we turn our backs on god and stop living for him in his truth and righteousness by faith. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. God loves you and you will be forgiven at the last minute as u desire. Notice that the verse doesnt say that a persons name can be blotted out of the book. Can our names be erased from the lambs book of life. God has given you a name then sealed you by god the holy spirit, given a white garment, given eternal life never to be erased from the book of life. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. 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. It becomes actual only when appropriated by each person. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of.
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. The apocryphal book of jubilees speaks of two heavenly tablets or books. How could names be erased from the book of life in rev. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lamb. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. 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. There are seven references to the book in revelation. Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of life. Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life.
There is a double negative ou me that could be translated, i will never, ever under any circumstance erase his name from the book of life. He says, if your name is written, you will not worship the beast. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. You are alive, if you are reading this, and god deems it so. Sep 14, 2014 the idea of a book of lifefrom which ones name could be erased is common in judaism complete biblical library rev 3. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. Beast worshipers blotted out commentary a testimony. 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. Not the name you know, but the name god has given you.
Jun 09, 2014 buy my life erased first by gary epton isbn. Jan 01, 2017 the book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. Are david and jesus implying that a persons name, having been predetermined and included into the eternal book of life, can later be erased. 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. Revelation 20v12 and i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. 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. Esv 1 and to the angel of the church in sardis write. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen. God said regarding disobedient people in ancient israel. There are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be erased from the book of life, the bible has.
When we were born into this world, our name was written in his book, when we believed on. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. It is good to have your name written in the book of life the apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the. 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. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. 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. The words of him who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. But on the day i settle accounts, i will punish them for their. To not be deceived in this final hour all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world revelation. Can your name be removed from the lambs book of life. There is a certain consistency with this one, and it addreses the activiy of erasing, and does present a degree of resolution. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is.
According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. It says, i will not erase his name from the book of life. Dec 22, 2006 john does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is erased. 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. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Rather than being fearful of being blotted out, this verse gives assurance that a believers name cannot be erased.
This provision for eternal life for everyone is only potential, however. Moses intercedes for israel 32 yet now, if you would only forgive their sin. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. The individuals who have their names written in the book of life do not mean they are. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. Every city had a register which recorded each resident. Those who are the elect, by definition, are never blotted out. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. William fuller, i will not erase his name from the book of life revelation 3.
I checked my life, deleted out from my local library. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Which is not so good because you could have such a better life if you walk the right path and live so happy before you ask for forgiveness. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. This verse, rather than being a threat that a believers name can be erased, is an ironclad assurance that it will never be blotted out. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. No, a believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. In other words, can a christian lose his 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. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. In no wise should he be touched by the second death and the. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lamb s book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. This is an example of how the book of life might look. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. 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. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Jan 19, 2016 but they assume that when revelation 3. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20.
And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. God told moses, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. 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. Can salvation be lost and names removed from the book of life. 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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. The book of life sermon by rick boyne, revelation 20. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the.
May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Can your name be erased from the book of life answers. When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be erased from the book of life, the bible has the answer. In other words, they lose their salvation on that reading of the verse. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. I have enough challenges in my own life without hearing about other peoples, but i came across this book in a blog and the blurb caught my attention. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my life erased. Once your name has been written in the book of life, can. Gods answer to moses was to acknowledge that he has a book, but that the only way a name can be erased once it is written there is by willful sin. Has god already written your name in the book of life. It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex.
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