So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. No sin will get your name removed from the book of life besides this one. Feb 04, 2008 we have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. In any case, this is a statement of anger and emotion and not a statement of biblical doctrine. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. 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 revelation 22. The first time mention is made of the book of life literally book of the living is in exodus 32 where the lord threatened to destroy all the israelites because the golden calf rebellion ex. 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. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james version. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. From this list, as from any register of earthly citizenship, the names of. I answer that, some have said that none could be blotted out of the book of life as a. 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. If a person committed crimes, or otherwise defiled his standing in the city, he could be called before a tribunal and his name removed from the city registry, literally blotted out. They are all looking forward for the answer which i am asking you, the scholar, the bible student to provide. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living let them be cut off before their time, and enjoy none of the blessings which thou hast promised to the righteous.
T he greek manuscript evidence for the reading book of life. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. But nobody can be written a second time in the book of life. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. A notion that an unbeliever is blotted out of the book of life because they did not believe is such a contradiction of terms it could never be accepted as truth. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. May 21, 2014 there are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex.
I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. On the mountain i used my finger to write rules for your physical and spiritual life on a stone tablet. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat rooms. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born. How can the lord blot out someones name from the book of life if the name was never written in the book of life or if the person will not be removed by the lord.
I speak plainly to you now so there is no confusion. Jun 06, 2018 is my name blotted out of the book of life. We know that none can be blotted out of the lambs book, because no one who has been saved is ever lost. Can true believers be blotted out of 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. Scripture clearly teaches that a true believer in christ cannot have his name blotted out of the book of life and that an unbelievers names never were in the. Can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life. God was the one to determine who was in the book of life and who was not. Revelation 22 is very clear with how a person can get their name taken out of the book of life. I am not sure what he is trying to do with those verses, but they do not say that anyone has ever had their name blotted out of the book of life. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. 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.
In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. Note, some bible commentators say that moses asked to be removed from the book of the living, which is a record of those who are physically alive on the earth at any given time. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. 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. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. 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. 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. Jan 09, 20 can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life.
Consider specifically verses 2728, add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into your righteousness. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. If an unbeliever is recorded in the book of life they would not need to believe the gospel and would go to heaven regardless. 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. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. The targum is, let them he blotted out of the book of the memory of the living. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. On the godshealer7 homepage there is a picture of a lion. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. War figurative not have their names blotted out of the book of life. The believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. Some passages speak about names being written in the book of life, some about names not being written in the book of life, and some about names being blotted out of the book of life.
Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat. The psalmist is thought to allude to registers or catalogues, in which the names of living men used anciently to be recorded, and out of which the names of those who died were blotted. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. But here the psalmist was writing of people who probably were never in the book of life. Book of life king james version bible verse list bills bible basics. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Please provide your answercomment that they might be enlightened.
Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Can a christians name be removed from the book of life and his or her. To be blotted out in this context meant to lose your heritage among the chosen nation. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous psalm 69. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Daily bible reading march 2020 gods lifegiving word of prayer. Moses made intercession for them asking the lord to forgive the sins of the people or if not to blot him out of the book ex. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his. 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. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted.
While some of the aforementioned teachings are intriguing, when held up to the light of gods word they are categorically proven to be false. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, which some understand of this animal life, or of the catalogue of living saints. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. May they be blotted out of the book of life and may they not be recorded with the righteous. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and, with the righteous, let them not be enrolled. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. What heaven will be like names blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Not have their names blotted out of the book of life revelation 3. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life.
My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. All the israelites who came up out of egypt were put down in a musterroll of the living, called the writing of the house of israel ezekiel. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. Many bible translations substitute tree of life for book of life in this verse, due to the fact that most greek manuscripts have this reading. On the contrary, it is said, let them be blotted out from the book of the living psalm 68. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen.
I will come as a thief in the night and as it was in the days of noah, people will be drinking, will be marrying, will be doing as they please living in their sin and they will be unaware of what is about to come upon them. We have to look at the context of the book and verse in which this speaks. Apr 25, 2018 even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. 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. The kjv stands nearly alone in translating it as the book of life. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions. Jun 06, 2018 if you havent, your name has been blotted out of the book. Jan 19, 2016 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. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. Next follow the three texts to which the reader refers. May god bless you and give you grace for a time like this. If you havent, your name has been blotted out of the book. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out.
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. The notation is that their habitation would be made desolate and they will be blotted out of the book of the living book of life that they not be written with the righteous. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people.