Can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. It says we will be blotted out if we fail to meet certain conditions. 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. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat. Their names were previously recorded, but they had already been blotted out. May they be blotted out of the book of life, and may they not be recorded with the righteous ps. Jan 09, 20 can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life. Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the lord, and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. The solution to the logical predicament attending the various passages regarding the book of life generally results in the proposal that scripture describes at least. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums.
Under the new covenant, our names are entered in the lambs book of life when we are enrolled in the body of christ, when we are placed in christ during our lifetime. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under. Nov 27, 2011 the believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. I dont think it ever says you can be blotted out, at least not in the sense that sometimes god does it. 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. There is no contradiction, however, between that passage and christs promise in revelation 3.
I read one of the answers to one of the questions, and you said no one is ever mentioned as being blot out of the book of life, if so, could you explain revelation. So, in other words, everyones name is already in the lambs book of life. Scripturetwisting in the tim lahaye prophecy study bible. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. 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. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lambs.
I had to reread the article and examine the scriptures in context to unravel tim lahayes twisted halftruths. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. Can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life. A brother asks, since we, calvinists, believe that god predestinated some to eternal life and some to eternal damnation to the glory of his rich mercy and just power rom. 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. But here the psalmist was writing of people who probably were never in the book of life. Unsaved believers are no different than unsaved nonbelievers because that are both unsaved and have both been. This verse appears in the letter to the church in sardis, and jesus says that if they overcome, they will be clothed in white garments and will not 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. Next follow the three texts to which the reader refers. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born. No elect person can ever be blotted out of the book. Does this mean genuine believers can lose their salvation.
This passage reveals that names can be blotted out of the book of life. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. Do not get confused, scripture teaches that no ones name is ever blotted out of the lambs book of life, the verses say the opposite, christ promises to not blot names out. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Here jesus was not threatening to take the names of believers out of the book of life if they do not overcome, but rather he is encouraging the believing bornagain overcomers that he will not take their names out of the book of life but will continue to confess their name before god the father and his angels as his very own sheep john 9. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. 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. 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.
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Jan 23, 2010 can ones name be blotted about of the book of life. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Read these scriptures for they are the truth, psalms 55. 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. Another proposed solution is to understand revelation rev.
I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. May 30, 2015 3 people who think their name cannot be blotted out might already be blotted out if their name is already blotted out, it cannot be blotted out again, right. So these old testament texts do not indicate that an elect person can be blotted out. We know that none can be blotted out of the lambs book, because no one who has been saved is ever lost. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. May 21, 2014 there are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. On the mountain i used my finger to write rules for your physical and spiritual life on a. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. Tim lahaye attempts to explain away the bibles solemn warning about being blotted out. There are many passages that demonstrate this, but well look at only one here from ephesians. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed.
Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. If you began a relationship with jesus, it stays in. They are all looking forward for the answer which i am asking you, the scholar, the bible student to provide.
Tim lahaye attempts to explain away the bible s solemn warning about being blotted out. On the other hand, just as the unbeliever will not eat of the tree of life, will be hurt of the second death, and will be denied before the father matthew 10. The article, the book of life, found on page 104 of the tim lahaye prophecy study bible. 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. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. Now that youve created a bible gateway account, upgrade to bible gateway plus. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life.
And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. 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. 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. 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. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book. 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. In order to be consistent with his false teaching that a believer cannot be blotted out of the lambs book of life no matter what he does, tim lahaye first wrote this statement. 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.
The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. What would it mean to have ones name erased from the lamb. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. But, as noted earlier in the discussion of verse 4, primarily believers white garments represent purity and holiness. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Bible verses related to lambs book of life from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation. This means that only born again believers can have their names blotted out of the book of life. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible.
The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. 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 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. 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. May 30, 2015 for it is strongly suggested from revelation. What does it mean in the bible where it says god blotted. Search the scriptures for truth and dont simply believe the. Satan, resistance to white cloths victory, over spiritual forces the witness of christ what heaven will be like blotted out book of life he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. However, this has nothing to do with the lambs book of life as mentioned in revelation 21. What it teaches is that the lambs book of life was written before the foundation of the world and that your name only gets blotted out.
Please provide your answercomment that they might be enlightened. In any case, this is a statement of anger and emotion and not a statement of biblical doctrine. 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. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. May god bless you and give you grace for a time like this. But it is impossible to have ones name blotted out of the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. In the old testament, long life was a reward of a righteous and faithful life. Can true believers be blotted out of the book of life.
Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. 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. If an unbeliever is recorded in the book of life they would not need to believe the gospel and would go to. What does scripture say and what implications does this have on salvation. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life.
Liberty gospel tracts previous questions and answers. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. But nobody can be written a second time in the book of life. First, scripture tells us that it is god who chooses who is and is not saved. It is therefore possible to have ones name blotted out of the book of life because of sin. We need to strive to make sure that more of them continue to liveeven when they have. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Let his posterity be cut off, and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. The believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life. 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 book of life. Cities in johns day had a city register which listed the names of every citizen. On the contrary, it is said, let them be blotted out from the book of the living psalm 68.
In that passage the lord tells moses that whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. Being blotted out of the book of life christian chat rooms. Aramaic bible in plain english let them be blotted out from your book of life and let them not be written with your righteous ones. I answer that, some have said that none could be blotted out of the book of life as a matter of fact, but only in the opinion of men. Its in the old testament, and its not about the lambs book of life, which only pertains to the church. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info. Sep 14, 2006 do not get confused, scripture teaches that no ones name is ever blotted out of the lambs book of life, the verses say the opposite, christ promises to not blot names out. Judas was a familiar friend of christ who ate his bread psalm 41. Bible gateway plus equips you to answer the toughest questions about faith, god, and the bible with access to a vast digital bible study library. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically.
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