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. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Having established that the names of the redeemed appear to have been recorded in the book at the time of their election eph. Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. My blog on 2222012 was very important and today i want to tell you why. Nevertheless, there are texts that have persuaded some to reject this teaching. The evil sinful people will have their names blotted out of this book.
How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. There are indications that a wicked persons name is blotted out ex. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of life. The book of life pastor dougs weekly message amazing facts. Those who received christ have their name written in his book of life the lambs book and it is retained in the book of life.
For he, with thoughts aloof, by proud mens great estate is not oppressed. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of. First, scripture is clear that a true believer is kept secure by the power of god, sealed for. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. In other words, can a christian lose his salvation. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. 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. God has given you a name then sealed you by god the holy spirit, given a white garment, given eternal life never to be erased from the book of life.
Appearance of this hymn in hymnals 1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 0 50 100 percent of hymnals. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. Dec 22, 2006 nevertheless, there are texts that have persuaded some to reject this teaching. Can a persons name be removed from lambs book of life. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is. To add or take away from the words in revelation would be to add another book or hide that book. 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. This is an example of how the book of life might look. Flipping the pages of this great book, this brother gave a cursory gaze. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. The life of sojourner truth, written by ann turner, tells the beautiful and remarkable story of sojourner truth.
I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. He clearly told me that i cannot engage in it because those christians involved in the scheme have had their names removed from the book of life. The twobook proponents seem to reason that if a particular scripture passage speaks of names being added to the book of life, then this must be the lambs book of life, but if a passage speaks of names being removed from the book of life, then surely it must be referring to the universal book of life. Jo nesbo meets homeland in this sophisticated debut literary thriller about a swedish security force agent sent to the u. Does god erase peoples names from the book of life. This is the lamb of god talking to the churches, this one is in sardis, verse 4 is also a good reference. So god says plainly that the names of spiritfilled people that are now written in the book of life can have their names removed if they return to a life of sin. Since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, its clear that the book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. So, once our names are written in the book of life, we need to live a life of obedience to god to keep them there. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. When are names written commentary a testimony of jesus. Well, that is a foolproof text against the doctrine of the.
The alternative view, which is the view i now hold, is that there is only one book of life. Can salvation be lost and names removed from the book of life. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Has god already written your name in the book of life. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Please notice this book is addressed to overcomers. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Feb 16, 2012 since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, its clear that the book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. When questioning eternal security \ once saved always saved, and whether or not a name can be erased from the book of life, the bible has.
Thanks for the replies to my questions on removing names from the book of life. I was seriously troubled and at the same time afraid as i. Jun 28, 2011 bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. Names blotted out of the book of lifeshocking info god. At the end of the book of revelation, a warning stands as a guard defending gods truth. Can your name be removed from the lambs 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 revelation 3. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation. When isyour name written in the lambs book of life. Please give scriptural references that substantiate your viewpoint. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of life.
In the book of thy kingdom, is my name written there. Those who reject him, never have their name written in his book. Christ further promises every true christian that he will not erase his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before the father and before his angels. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. Esv 1 and to the angel of the church in sardis write.
This verse carries the suggestion of a believer being erased from the book of life, but that suggestion is unintentional. Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the book of life. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. 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. As a true christian, his name was in the book of life, yet he said, i keep under my body, and bring it into subjection. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. It seems the main question youre asking is whether a believers name can be blotted out of the book of life. It is for the beauty of heaven that we long, and so the all important question is is my name written there, on the page white and fair. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later.
Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Book of life of the lamb a book which records only those individuals who are predestined to salvation. Another idea suggested by this emblem is experience of divine individualising knowledge and care. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. I will confess his name before my father and before his. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. 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.
Either my name and yours are written in the book of life, or they are written in the register of a cemetery. My name is in the book of life organist bujor florin lucian playing on the elka x50 organ duration. Her story begins as a slave named isabella baumfree. Did the lord threaten the believers of losing ones salvation. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. When i was initially introduced to mmm, i went to god in prayer to seek for his approval.
Incredibly, although the text says just the opposite, some people assume that this verse teaches that a christians name can be erased from the. Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every mans name is written in the book of life. May 27, 20 my name is in the book of life organist bujor florin lucian playing on the elka x50 organ duration. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Not enough are asking, is my name in the book of life. That last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out.
Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. If your name is in the book of life, you do not have the mark of the beast. This book is a recount of sojourner truths journey to becoming one of the most famous and powerful leaders of the abolitionist and womens rights movement. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. How tranquil is the life of him who, shunning the vain worlds uproar, may follow, free from strife, the hidden path, of yore chosen by the few who conned true wisdoms lore. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. We hear lots of people out in the world talking about the mark of the beast. My motivation is not so much doubt as it is a desire to reconcile and synthesize something that makes sense, which really is in keeping with the aims of apologetics and theology in general i think. Verse 18 notes that anyone who adds to his words would receive the plagues described in this book. The book of life is the names of everyone ever born.
The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. We must first realize that no one can eat of the tree of life unless his or her name is written in the book of life rev 21. Those who practice sin wont be in the book of life, but forgiven overcomers will be written there. Oct 29, 20 he that overcomes shall thus be arrayed in white garments. Once written in the book of life, can your name ever be erased from this book. 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. Yes, man can disqualify himself and lose out completely, on gods wonderful promises. Bible study tools bible questions and answers how can we be written in the book of life. The words of him who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars.
The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. 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 the book of life. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life. My name is in the book of life all tunes published with i know my name is there top. Aug 18, 2015 that last phrase implies that every name is written in the book of life, but when a certain condition is not met, it is expunged or blotted out. Their name is also removed from the book of life, of which everyones name is written down that ever lived. As malachi points out, those who fear god and think and talk about him will be recorded. 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.