I will confess his name before my father and before his angels revelation 3. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. The most important factor in this life is to determine and know ones name is in the book of life. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. The most important record is called the book of life. Notice in this passage moses speaks of a book, but he doesnt name the book. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. My son has just become a christian and he has focused on revelation. The entire church of sargas was in jeopardy of having its entire name blotted out of the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. There are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. It is not sinning against one another that blots a persons name out of the book of life but it is the sin against god in not acknowledging that jesus is lord of your life that causes god to blot your name out of the book of life.
An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Blotted out of the book of life protestant reformed churches. Jan 06, 2012 those who go on in their sins and do not do what is right in the sight of god whether they are christians or not, they will be blotted out of the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Believers who hold to eternal security say revelation 3.
Would god blot someones name from the book of life. Jan 02, 2020 i will not blot out his name from the 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. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. 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. In other words, christ didnt establish them as christians, they established themselves without the work of christ on their behalf. If god choose to blot out israels sins, moses request that his name be also blotted out. Why did moses ask to be removed from the book of life. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted out. Let me alone, that i may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven deut.
I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Let them be blotted out from your book of life and let them not be written with your righteous ones. They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this worldin other words, one who is redeemed. The implication is that if you end up giving in to sin, your name will be blotted out of the book of life and you will be denied before god and the angels, something jesus elsewhere emphasizes mt 10. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in. In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. Dec 17, 2017 the one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will confess his name before my father and before his. Christ says, some petty king might blot your name out of their books, but i will never blot your name out of my book. Those who go on in their sins and do not do what is right in the sight of god whether they are christians or not, they will be blotted out of the book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Fortunately, scripture does explicitly tell us this elsewhere, as we see in the following passages.
And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Moses saw how furious god was and must have thought the worst. These passages do not prove, however, that unbelievers names were never in the book of life and then later blotted out.
Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. Where in the bible does it say that names will be blotted. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities.
What the bible says about blot name from book of life bible tools. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas renee roland. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. 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. They exist, but they exist in an everlasting death. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead rev 3. It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living.
The ones that will be blotted out are those names that were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and thus their names are there unworthily or illegitimately. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. You have to understand the book of life in every ancient city. Even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted 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 life.
Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Jan 19, 2016 the book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Did god only mean physical destruction and they would have their opportunity for salvation in the great white judge judgment. Christ, the king of heaven, promises never to erase a true christians name from the roll of those whose names were written from the foundation.
The lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. Consequently, this means that believers names were written in the book of life before god made the world. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. As sardis was warned, so the covenant church today is warned to make their calling and election sure 2nd peter 1. The following study examines the scriptures which concern this book. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders. I will not blot out his name from the book of life.
And i will not blot out his name out of the book of life. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. The saved are in the book of life, there names will not be blotted out. Jun 02, 2017 let me alone, that i may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven deut. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rev 3. 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. Jesus spoke to the church in sardis that to those who overcometh, their names would not be blotted out of the book of life. He asked the lord for forgiveness and if the lord decided not to pardon his people, moses added, if not, blot me, i ask you, out of the book which you have written v. Will god ever blot a believers 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. Jesus will not blot out your name christian author matt.
May 21, 2014 there are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. Blot out his name under heaven, blotting or erasing a name from the book of life. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Moses is pleading god to forgive the sinners and not to blot them from the book of life or scroll of life, this means that for a persons name to remain in the book of life,depends on his obedience to god, so alterations would constantly take place because of disobedience by some, and others that conquer will have their name written in the. It is a book that is in heaven where all the names of the redeemed, or those who have been saved from sin by jesus christ.
So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life. There was a book of life was literally called the book of the living and if you were alive in. Their body sleeps, but their soul and spirit are alive with god. In other words, he is asking the lord to take his life.
Aug 21, 2014 the most important record is called the book of life. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. The book of revelation is the book that refers to this most often and it is the book that has the text that sounds most problematical, i think. In the letter to the church at sardis, jesus promises that those who overcome will not have their names blotted out from the book of life revelation 3. Moses, david, daniel, paul, and john all bore witness of the book of life. Moses request also shows us how he felt towards the people. God is telling moses, when one turns away from god and refuses to believe in god the savior, he will blot out his name under heaven. Gods word translation let their names be erased from. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. They will begin by telling a christian how bad of an.
The saved are written in gods registry and have the promise of eternal security. T, god himself told moses that if anyone sins against him he will blot their name out of the book of life. In the third chapter of revelation the bible says that if they christians in the church at sardis did not change and repent he would blot their names from the book of life. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed.
I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. In a similar fashion, the words, i will not blot out his name from the book of life, at once suggest the understatement of a litotes. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. The book of life and the blotting out of backsliders forums. They will begin by telling a christian how bad of an individual they are, why. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book.
Feb 14, 2017 blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas renee roland. 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. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. What in the world does that mean well, the key is the phrase book of life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Rick renner blot your name out of the book of life. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior.