Notice in this passage moses speaks of a book, but he doesnt name the book. But if the book of life contains the names of people who have eternal life, then when revelation 3. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus john 16. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. In the third chapter of revelation the bible says that if they christians in the church at sardis did not change and. How like our lord who died, the just for the unjust. So now we know that moses, god, christ, and the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation knew that names could be removed, or blotted out of the book of life. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life to justify their belief. What do gods words to moses about blotting out of his book mean. I will never blot out his name from the book of life. My son has just become a christian and he has focused on revelation.
The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. Jan 01, 2004 these references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Can a believers name be blotted 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.
But now go, lead the people to the place about which i have spoken to you. Oct 29, 20 so can my name be blotted out of the book of life. So now we know that moses, god, christ, and the apostle john who wrote the book of revelation knew that names could. Given the context of the circumstances, the natural conclusion is the book of the law. If you are in the book of life, it meant you were still alive. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Some say that god has several books, and not just one i. Several verses speak of god blotting or not blotting names out of the book of life.
Rick renner blot your name out of the book of life. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. Blot your name out of the book of life, the word blood out is a greek word. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. God spared moses but he did not spare his beloved son. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in. Paul was to say something even more radical in the new testament, for i could wish that myself were accursed from christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh. You are alive, if you are reading this, and god deems it so.
This is a far cry from some socalled prayer meetings in which worshippers spend their time decreeing and declaring in the name of. Blot me out of your book is a figurative way of saying end my life. Liberty gospel tracts previous questions and answers. 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. Feb 14, 2017 blot your name out of the book of life explained in revelation osas. Id always thought our names were added to the lamb.
In other words, can a christian lose his salvation. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. But now, if you will forgive their sinbut if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written. Dec 17, 2017 the one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. Jesus is literally saying if you will hear what i say. Their names are blotted out the matter of removing a name.
Fortunately, god has made a way out for every one of us through the sacrifice of his son, jesus christ, on the cross. Dec 08, 2010 i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. And moses returned unto the lord, and said, oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. Blot your copybook meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Your name was blotted out of the book of life when you sinned against god, and your destination became hell. Its a powerful answer that transforms fear into confidence and assurance. Jan 19, 2016 it keeps you from making shipwreck of your faith. These references to blotting out of the book of life allow only two possibilities. But the lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot out of my book. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. If you mess up and dont win the victory, then youre going to lose your salvation. Jesus will not blot out your name christian author matt. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement.
Sadly, many christians fear this may happen to them. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians. They will begin by telling a christian how bad of an individual they are, why. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. 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. God to forgive the israelites, or else blot out his name from the book. They point to some verses which seem to indicate that names can be blotted.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the 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. You were listed with living people when jesus says i will. Again, to overcome is to gain the victory, to conquer or prevail, and this can only be done in christ jesus. Will god ever blot a believers name out of the book of life. Also includes a study collection of books, studies and resources for bible study. If you will not, then erase blot out my name from the book in which you have written the names of your people. Being blotted out of this book results in spiritual death and eternal damnation.
Articles, books and presentations vital scripture truths. I will confess your name before my father and before his angels. 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. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Reading this, one could incorrectly assume the arminian point of view of salvation based on works. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The believers name can never be blotted out of the book of life.
Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. 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. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book. Can your name be erased from the book of life answers. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of. What do gods words to moses about blotting out of his book mean for. This will cause god to blot your name out of the book of life at the time for your death. Disobedient persons resurrected will have the opportunity to have their name written in the book of life, provided they are obedient according to the new. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Would god blot someones name from the book of life. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. Aug 18, 2012 many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. The saved are in the book of life, there names will not be blotted out. The lord will not spare him, but then the anger of the lord and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the lord shall blot out his name from under heaven. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. In fact, i will erase your name from the book of life.
Blot your name out of the book of life explained in. Many professing christians believe that we can lose our salvation. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. I will not blot out his name out of the book of life rv. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. The word name is again the record obama, which really means your reputation. 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.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. The positive is emphasized by the negation of its negative. He is promising that he will never blot out our names. In other words, he is asking the lord to take his life. He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities. 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.