This is so important that you should not miss todays program with rick as he answers this oftenmisunderstood question. Therefore, this is not an example of a name being blotted out of the book of life. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. Rick renner blot your name out of the book of life. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life. Blot your name out of the book of life, the word blood out is a greek word. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. The phrase book of life appears eight times in the new king james version of the bible, and seven of those are in the book of revelation. Reading this, one could incorrectly assume the arminian point of view of salvation based on works. Next, then, we turn to the much debated passage in revelation 3. This is one of the hottest subjects in todays church. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. I will never blot out his name from 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.
Lets literally means to rub out to cancel to completely remove to wipe away to obliterate the word name. No christian will have his name blotted from that 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. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. I agree, that the ultimate statement, primary action and intent of rev. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this worldin other words, one who is redeemed. 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. Certain passages imply that names are blotted out removed from the book ex. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. A second passage sometimes cited as a removal of a name from the book of life is from psalms. No unbelievers are written in there because if they were written in the book of life, they will go to heaven and would not need the gospel. It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three.
Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. What does blot your name out of the book of life mean. Jesus spoke to the church in sardis that to those who overcometh, their names would not be blotted out of the book of life. 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. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this.
Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. God says just that opposite i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Judas was written in the book of life but judas by transgression lost his place in that. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it.
Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. The saved are in the book of life, there names will not be blotted out. To be blotted out of the book of life is to lose your initial destiny to be in heaven. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Are we saved as long as our name is written in the book.
Jesus is literally saying if you will hear what i say. I attempt to answer that question with scriptures in both the old and new testament. Your name in this book places you in the royal family. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Its a powerful answer that transforms fear into confidence and. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. 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. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life.
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. Oct 29, 20 he that overcomes shall thus be arrayed in white garments. Is it something you should be concerned about in your own life. Everyone whose name appears in this book on the last day will be saved. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. If any ones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Many christians erroneously believe that everyone who was ever written in the book of life is saved, thus the question how are names blotted out of. In scripture it is referred to as the book of life, and your friend is correct. 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. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born.
Dec 17, 2017 the one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. 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. When are names written commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. 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. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Jan 02, 2020 i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The saved are written in gods registry and have the promise of eternal security. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. 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.
Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. God says just the oppositei will never blot his name out of the book of life. Does jesus really blot peoples name out of the book of life. Sep 14, 2014 now, being erased from the book of life. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. Feb 14, 2017 blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas. First, we need to know the awesome truth about this book. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are.
Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. 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. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. 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. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Well send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Many christians erroneously believe that everyone who was ever written in the book of life is saved, thus the question how are names blotted out of the book of life.
They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. Apr 25, 2018 he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. 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. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. While i kind of dont think there are actual books in which god writes peoples names, i do think the symbolism of the book of life is important to consider and understand. 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. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis.
Thus, whosoever is part of the covenant community congregation, has their name symbolically written in the book of life. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Its a powerful answer that transforms fear into confidence and assurance. What does it mean to blot your name out of the book of life.
This is absolutely the one solitary record of every soul that belongs to the lord. 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. Many cults and theological liberals claim the name of christ as their own, but they are not. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in. Blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. 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. The lord did not say that he would blot out the name of israel from under heaven. They will begin by telling a christian how bad of an individual they are, why. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. He was saying they would be cut out of the nation israel, since all israel was required to abide by the covenant of the law. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities.
Jesus will not blot out your name christian author matt. The word name is again the record obama, which really means your reputation. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. I will confess his name before my father and before his. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. I attempt to answer that question with scriptures in. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Jun 28, 2011 bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life.
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