God said regarding disobedient people in ancient israel. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Dec 22, 2006 john does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is erased. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. When a child was born his or her name was written in the book of life for that city. Esv 1 and to the angel of the church in sardis write. The problem here is with the unbiblical assertion that a person s name cannot be blotted out of the book of life.
The book of life sermon by rick boyne, revelation 20. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. There are seven references to the book in revelation. Let them be erased from the book of life and not be recorded with the righteous. Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of every person whose name he has written there. 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. Rather than being fearful of being blotted out, this verse gives assurance that a believers name cannot be erased.
When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether. In other words, can a christian lose his salvation. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Can salvation be lost and names removed from the book of life.
It simply says to the one who is in the book and who conquers in faith. He says, if your name is written, you will not worship the beast. International standard version may they be erased from the book of life, and their names not be written with the righteous. When scripture says the names were not written in the book, it does not suggest in the slightest they were written and erased.
Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of life. 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. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. Michael brown, is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. John does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is erased. 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. In every ancient city, there was a book of life kept by the local officials.
Verse 18 notes that anyone who adds to his words would receive the plagues described in this book. Michael brown, is it possible for a persons name to be. Jan 19, 2016 but they assume that when revelation 3. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. 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. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. April 15, 2020, posted by steven wolf you can also view the video on youtube by clicking here. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Can our names be erased from the lambs book of life. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life.
If a person s good deeds outweigh or outnumber their sinful acts, his or her name will remain inscribed in the book for another year. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Aug 18, 2015 incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a persons name can be erased from the book of life. However, lots of people struggle with various passages in the bible which seem to indicate that a person can lose their eternal life by being blotted out of the book of. No christian, therefore, will ever have his or her name erased from the book of life. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of. It says, i will not erase his name from the book of life.
The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the. Net bible may their names be deleted from the scroll of the living. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life.
It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. My life changed totally for a period soon after this and i suffered a major medical setback that would affect my whole family. The names are written in the book before the foundation of the world. This image, which plays so great a part in christian poetry revelation 3. First, scripture is clear that a true believer is kept secure by the power of god, sealed for the day of redemption ephesians 4. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this.
Oct 11, 2018 this verse shows that a person can have their name erased from the book of life. Those who will be in gods kingdom will have their names in the book of life malachi 3. I checked my life, deleted out from my local library. Hi wizzer, i think scripture is clear, no ones name is ever erased from the lambs book of like. William fuller, i will not erase his name from the book of life revelation 3. This verse shows that a person can have their name erased from the book of life. Notice that the verse doesnt say that a person s name can be blotted out of the book. There are many references in the other answers above to revelation 3. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. 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.
The beast forced all the people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to be given a stamped image on their right hands or their foreheads, so that no one could buy or sell except one who had the stamped image of the beasts name or the number that stood for its name. When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. Your name erased from book of life christian forums. This story tells of my courage to endure and get through what was a very tough time, were i would find the will power and strength to get well. Please give scriptural references that substantiate your viewpoint. 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. 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 will never erase his name from the book of life my question is about being erased from the book of life. The words of him who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. 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. 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. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Whoever has sinned against me, i shall wipe him out of my book. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. In no wise should he be touched by the second death and the.
But, once he writes your name, it can never be erased. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a persons name can be erased from the book of life. 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. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the. Notice that the verse doesnt say that a persons name can be blotted out of the book. What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lamb.
God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life. No, a believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas renee roland. Feb 14, 2017 blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas renee roland. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. You are not saved if your name is not in the lambs book of life.
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. Your name can be written in the book of life if you trust jesus as your savior. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect which i will not allow to happen.
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. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. 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. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. Even the believers at sardis, who were far from ideal, were promised the hope of eternal life that will never fail.
When he or she died, that persons name was erased or blotted out, because they were no longer alive. This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. You cant write your name yourself by doing good things. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. Every city had a register which recorded each resident. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. At first erasure from this list only implied that a man was dead, or that a family was extinct see. Sep 14, 2006 hi wizzer, i think scripture is clear, no ones name is ever erased from the lambs book of like. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. Feb 03, 2010 can a name be erased from the book of life. Its so heartbreaking and affecting because it is never easy, never black and whiteyou cant help but recognize the humanity in.
What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lambs. Oct 29, 20 many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will be blotted out of the book of life. We can see that it mentions that books were opened but it never tells us what these books are, however these books do reveal how we are to be judged. The passage does draw our attention to one book in particular, the book of life. But both statements can be held to employ a figure of speech called litotes, which is extremely common in literature and in everyday speech. 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. Blot your name out of the book of life explained 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. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. There are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book. We do not make doctrine according to what we like or dont like or according to if it makes me feel comfortable.
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. The promise i will not erase his name from the book of life, does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. I used to think that it was impossible to be saved and then unsaved. How this verse is misunderstood to mean a person can lose salvation. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. Can the names of believers be blotted out of the book of life. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. Apr 15, 2020 michael brown, is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Once your name is in the book of life can it be erased. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. In fact, the bible does assert two facts documented below.