Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. There are seven references to the book in revelation. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Every human beings name is written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and remains there until he or she rejects christ and the gospel, or goes after another jesus and another gospel, or continues in their sins and idolatries even after hearing of christ. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Beast worshipers blotted out commentary a testimony. And the good thing about this book, erased, is that it did not end with a cliffhanger no.
And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. God tells us very definitely how we may know our names are in the lambs book of life. There are also many books in keeping the record of an individuals life. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed.
Aug 18, 2015 that last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. Your name erased from book of life discussion in baptists started by walkinginthelightnow, oct 15. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Moses intercedes for israel 32 yet now, if you would only forgive their sin. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. The litotes, taken in the light of the surrounding statements, implies. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i.
We follow a unique revelatory apostolic seer writing from the scripture with rapture taking place any time after midpoint but before great tribulation begins through antichrist, we use dispensational interpretation of scripture and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my life erased. In the bible this most important book is mentioned many times. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. Then death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. Farrells own experiences in researching the book offer additional perspective on blakes life. The question of our name being erased from the book of life the problem stated rev 3. 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. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m.
Those who are the elect, by definition, are never blotted out. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. English standard version let them be blotted out of the book of the. But if not, please blot me out of the book that you have written. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Clarify share report asked july 01 20 mini anonymous via gotquestions. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. This is evident from the fact that they can be blotted out of the book of life. Last weeks top questions is the coronaviruscovid19 demonized. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of.
The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. The verse clarifies when the names of the redeemed are written in the book of life. 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 life. Can your name be removed from the lambs book of life. Dec 22, 2006 the promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Revelation 20v12 and i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. Again and again the bible says that names are in this book of the lord, and blessed are those whose names are in his book. 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.
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. In christianity and judaism, the book of life hebrew. 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. No christian, therefore, will ever have his or her name erased from the book of life. 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. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
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. Has god already written your name in the book of life. The phrase from the foundation of the world could be understood as describing either the book or the names. I checked my life, deleted out from my local library. In other words, the book of life is the names of the redeemedthose who will live with god forever in heaven. When we were born into this world, our name was written in his book, when we believed on jesus as the way of salvation, we were born again by the holy spirit. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Regardless of how a person understands the doctrine of election, and i am not wishing to get into another discussion on that issue here and now, to say that these names were written in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the world, yet have to later be erased, raises some serious theological questions. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex.
Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. 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. When the infinity of eternal life and the infinity of eternal death meet, eternal death is removed completely and eternal life still retains its infinity. 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. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. 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. It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically.
The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. But on the day i settle accounts, i will punish them for their. It seems the main question youre asking is whether a believers name can be blotted out of the book of life. Ive read altered last summer and the only reason why i didnt give altered a five star rating was because it ended in a cliffhanger. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done revelation 20. You cannot subtract from infinity any portion of it but you can remove the whole of it. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. 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. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation.
If a person experiences physical death, never having trusted christ for forgiveness, his name is erased from the book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. May 20, 2007 regardless of how a person understands the doctrine of election, and i am not wishing to get into another discussion on that issue here and now, to say that these names were written in the lambs book of life before the foundation of the world, yet have to later be erased, raises some serious theological questions. Once our name is written in the lambs book of life we have eternal life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. In the ot the book of life or its equivalents was a register of the citizens of the theocratic community of israel. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. When a person fails to repent after many opportunities to do so, that persons name is removed or blotted out from the. 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. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons.
This provision for eternal life for everyone is only potential, however. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. Membership in the most exclusive club ever is as easy as abc. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done.
It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. 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. Having your name in the book of life keeps you from doing what would get you erased from the book if you did it. The verse you asked about, whether the books are actual books or metaphors for records god is keeping, appear to illustrate the truth that every person is judged by what. About is one of the worlds fast growing popular bible study websites, attracting thousands of visitors daily from all around the world. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. 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. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of. Jan, 2011 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Library journal almost forgotten today, blake 183319 was a successful author, journalist, and public speaker prominent in the womens rights movement and instrumental in the founding of barnard college. 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.
Verse 18 notes that anyone who adds to his words would receive the plagues described in this book. So gods word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. 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. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. The book of life also called the lambs book of life is a record containing the names of those who have overcome sin through accepting jesus as christ having a spiritual rebirth. I wouldnt hurt a christian brothersister all for the sake of wanting to be right. It becomes actual only when appropriated by each person.
The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. 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. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Why did jesus speak this parable about people brought and slain in front of the ruler if he was meek and gentle. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life.
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