So also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. The 69 psalms refers to the book of the living but then goes on to say. May 20, 2007 as for your idea that ones name is either left in the book of life or blotted out at the time of his death, i disagree. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Those whos names are in the book have a place with god.
Jesus drives out moneychangers from the temple duration. While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. It fits nicely with the concept of eternal security of the believer, but this is a heresy. The names found in the lamb s book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. We see names being blotted out of the book of life. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life.
Apr 04, 2006 he who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. The lambs book of life is different from the book of life and only has those who will be saved, but the names are unsaved in the lambs book of life until they become born again as well. To have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. 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. Q7 we read of the lambs book of life and the book of life. Predestination and book of life with scripture study. In regards to the book of life, we can see that those who are found written will be those who live a holy life. So to be blotted out you must first have to be in it. Jealousybook of the lawthe curse of the lawoblivion.
When the people of israel sinned, moses said to god, but now, please forgive their sinbut if not, then blot me out of the book you have written. Furthermore, the passages that indicate one can be blotted out of the book of life do not stipulate that they were saved or unsaved. 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. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Book of life the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Living a holy life is not a prerequisite to god writing our name in the lambs book of life.
The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Oct 19, 2014 lets look at one more reference concerning the book of life. To me, this means that paul would be in danger of losing his salvation if he fails to keep his body under subjection, and you take it to mean that he would lose the respect of the church and be a castaway from his ministry. I dont believe this is the same book from your subject. 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. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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.
Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. Will your name be found by the lamb that was slain. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. Those whose name are not in the book of life would be judged according to their works recorded in the book of judgments. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. Your entire life as you now know it will be controlled. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Both of these passages clearly describe unbelievers as those whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. May 02, 2014 i am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Jun 28, 2011 basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god.
The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. The names written in the lambs book of life diligent watchman. And if your name is in this book, that means you have repented of your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and you are spiritually born again from above.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. 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. 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. I was thinking today while driving just when are the names written in the lambs book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. You may trust him today be saved by his grace, then for ever and ever, youll look on his face. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life.
May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. However, recently, a man a work who belongs to assembly of god church tells me that we can lose our salvation and have our names blotted out of the lambs book of life. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. Which shows that you are one of gods heavenly children or citizens which was written. He says that if you are backslidden and don repent you will not go to heaven, and that you will lose your salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and can never be blotted out. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative.
Dec 02, 2015 the lambs book of life are you sure your name is written down. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. The lambs book of life are you sure your name is written down. Nov 24, 2007 your question title of thread was about the book of life vs.
Does this mean that everybodys name is in the book of life and only the saved. Apr 17, 2020 clearly, if god blots unrepentant sinners out of his book, then being written in the book is not the same as election and there is no security in being written there. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. Sep 9, 2015 gives a nice explanation regarding the books. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. 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. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. I didnt remember any scripture that said when it happens. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book. Therefore we can conclude that all names are in the book from the foundation of the world.
There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. There are different ways we can interpret individual verses througout the bible. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. This verse also makes it clear that once a name is written in the book of life, jesus promises that he will never blot it out, proving once more the. Jan 19, 2016 it keeps you from making shipwreck of your faith. May 18, 2007 that is an example of what i was talking about. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted.
One possible solution is that the book of life means the list of everyone who is born, and that god blots out all unbelievers leaving only the saints. 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. Jan, 2011 at some point, god only knows, your name is either placed in the book or not. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. To have your name blotted out you must reject gods plan of salvation. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. It further states that while professing believers names will be blotted out of the book of life, no ones name will ever be blotted out of the book of life in rev. 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. Having your name in the lambs book of life grants the ultimate privileges of fellowship with god, heirship with christ jesus and a promise to the christian of a home in glory after while. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Besides the holy scriptures, this is by far the most important book. Oct 20, 2019 there is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life.
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