Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. To enter heaven, you must have your name written in god s book of life. Taken together, these passages can only mean that believers names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and can never be blotted out. I do have an opinion on this subject, but the bible could be interpreted in several different ways. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
Jewish tradition tells how god opens the book of life and studies the words, actions, and thoughts of. The passage does draw our attention to one book in particular, the book of life. This would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Your name must be written in the lambs book of life for the following reasons. 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. What do we do to get our names in the lambs book of life. 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.
In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. To have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Good news translation those who did not have their name written in the book of the living were thrown into the lake of fire.
Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. 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. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. The following study examines the scriptures which concern this book. In revelation, the bible tells of a book of life, also called a scroll of life, that contains the names of faithful people. Every human beings name is written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and remains there until he or she rejects christ and the gospel, or goes after another jesus and another gospel, or continues in their sins and idolatries even after hearing of christ. That there is a book of life, an election of grace. Oct 29, 20 so also, even if someone whose name is written in the book of life fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. His gift to man is membership in the family of god, forever recognized in this great book of royal records. Only one time is it mentioned outside of the book of revelation. Likewise, unbelievers names were never written in the book of life, and therefore were never blotted out from it. The blowing of the shofar rams horn, signals the call to repentance. 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 enter heaven, you must have your name written in gods book of life. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in 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. When isyour name written in 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.
May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Think of the privilege, the glory and the life god offers his begotten sons. For, just as those not on schindler s list were sent to the death camps, anyone not on god s list will meet his end in the lake of fire and brimstone, which is the second death revelation 21. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. Web if anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. The names are written in the book before the foundation of the world. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. To some, the very mention of blotting in this passage indicates that having ones nameeven that of a believerremoved from the book of life is a real possibility. And everyone whose name could not be found among the names written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world and whose names were not written in the book of life from the. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. It is not just a cold list of names, though, for the book of life shows us that jehovah is a loving god who knows those who belong to him.
One s name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. When the bible clearly mentions that ones name can be blotted out of the book of life, how can anyone reasonably argue against it. Are the names of all people originally written in the book of. The book of life is mentioned only eight times in the entirety of scripture. Moses, david, daniel, paul, and john all bore witness of the book of life. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the. Jan 19, 2016 to have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3.
In speaking of the ones who will be present on the earth to behold and worship the coming beast, it is said. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb. For, just as those not on schindlers list were sent to the death camps, anyone not on gods list will meet his end in the lake of fire and brimstone, which is. Dec 15, 2018 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.
And the bible shows that our loving god has a plan that involves giving everyone a full chance to repent and be saved 2 peter 3. One more reference to consider is the one in revelation that says the beast from the abyss will impress and terrify t he inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world. Both of these passages clearly describe unbelievers as those whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. This means once saved always saved cant possibly be true. What does it mean to have your name written in the book of life. This is a free printable gospel tract for salvation about what to do to inherit eternal life, asking the question, is your name written in the book of life. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Because if one s name is written in the lambs book of life one is already saved. Can a true born again christian be erased from the book of. When it comes to the book of life, there are no erasers. Jan 02, 2020 once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3.
Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. The jewish new year, rosh hashanah, ushers in a solemn ten day period of soul searching and penitence. Anyone whose name wasnt written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. This while he knows that when his child is born in time, that child will be born in enmity with him, therefore paul says while we were yet sinners, christ died for us. The concept of the book of life seems to less be like this. We also know that names can be blotted out of the book of life rev 3 and there is a reference in the psalms. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. 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. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. Oct 04, 2012 the third book is the book of life in which are inscribed the names of the righteous who will be raised to eternal life and blessing in the world to come.
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 book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. 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. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done. The most important factor in this life is to determine and know ones name is in the book of life.
Dec 22, 2006 again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. How to get my name written in the book of life quora. If your name is written there, you will not marvel at the beast. One records the names of the wicked who, on account of their wilful and defiant transgression of gods law and their deliberate spurning of. 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. Feb 16, 2012 since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, it s clear that the book of life and the lamb s book of life are one and the same. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. May 20, 2007 therefore, the elect child of god s name is written permanently in the book of life, and it was written there before god ever hung the first star in heaven. According to rabbinic tradition three books are opened on rosh hashanah. The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. However, the bible also talks about not blotting people s names out of the book of life.
I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. So god s word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. It is the difference between life and death for eternity. Aug 21, 2014 the most important record is called the book of life. You get your name written in the book of life by accepting gods gift to the world. And if any one s name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. So rather than everything being already written, i can safely say that the book of life is being constantly updated according to our actions. One s name in the book of life is a precious possession. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the.
Since all men are sinners, and since god will have all men to be saved, it follows that every man s name is written in the book of life. Therefore, the elect child of gods name is written permanently in the book of life, and it was written there before god ever hung the first star in heaven. If youre not sure if your name is written in the book of life, we. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lamb s book of life. When a person fails to repent after many opportunities to do so, that persons name is removed or blotted out from the. Those whose names are written in the book of life are saved and thus live eternally with the lord john 10. Not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. 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. Holman christian standard bible and anyone not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. 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.
Since the evolving book of life can have permanently unsaved names written in it as previously shown, ps 69. This interactive exercise reveals six of these verses and tells you what god has to say about you. 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. Nothing evil will be allowed to enterno one who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the. However, this verse does not seem to give a warning as in v. May 21, 2014 this would imply the lambs book of life and the book of life are two names for the same thing. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. To get your name written in the book of life or the lamb s book of life, you have to be a bornagain believer who overcomes revelation 3. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. The most important record is called the book of life. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. Web if anyone was not found written in the book of. Can a person s name be erased from the book of life. That men may know that their names are written in that book, otherwise they could not rejoice.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be. Those whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Again having ones name written in the book of life from the foundation of the world appears to secure one from marveling at the beast. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. What does it mean to have your name written in the book. Has god already written your name in the book of life. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. Those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. I heard someone claim that the above means that a saved person can have his name blotted out of the book of life and lose his salvation if they sin. To have ones name written in the book of life implied the privilege of participation in the temporal blessings of the theocracy, while to be erased or blotted out of this book meant exclusion.
Oct 02, 2009 death doesnt take one s name out, one s works removes them, which may lead to the second death. Death doesnt take one s name out, one s works removes them, which may lead to the second death. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. Jun 28, 2011 those whose names are written in the book of life are those who receive salvation. This then means that based on decisions we make, one s name can be wiped out of the book of life or allowed to remain in it. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. The names found in the lambs book of life are written in the permanent ink of his blood. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world. If youre name isnt in the book, you cant get into heaven. So gods word plainly states that, if our name is not written in the book of life at that time, we are doomed. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
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