And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb that hath been slain. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. 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. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon. Oct 29, 20 many pastors and teachers say that if someone does not overcome, then their name will be blotted out of the book of life. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. 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. I will not blot out his name from the book of life. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life.
The expression in scripture, the book of life, is indeed the book god writes that contains in it the names of all the elect. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. It is the same idea of being blotted out of the book of life and in revelation 3. However, lots of people struggle with various passages in the bible which seem to indicate that a person can lose their eternal life by being blotted out of the book of life. Can your name be blotted out of the lambs book of life. This option breaks out the search string into its individual words and generates all conjugations and declensions for each word in the search phrase. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Relationship of father and son angels overcoming through christ overcoming removing people from your life what heaven will be like blotted out book of life.
This is his report concerning the message from god and the truth revealed by jesus christ. 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. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living that is, let them cease to live. This language is taken from the custom of registering the names of persons in a list, roll, or catalogue, exodus 32. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels. And i took the little book out of the angels hand, and ate it up. Another proposed solution is to understand revelation rev.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The workbook and guide to the book of revelation is packed with thoughtprovoking studies. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. 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. Jan 23, 2010 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. David is referring to earthly, physical life, not eternal life in heaven. The books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from.
In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. May 18, 2007 in revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. It allows the reader to explore the book in depth and helps to place the content within the culture and time it was written, as well as to assist in finding the meanings beneath the. Their names were previously recorded, but they had already been blotted out. It allows the reader to explore the book in depth and helps to place the content within the culture and time it was written, as well as to assist in finding the meanings beneath the poetic and dazzling language employed by john. The clear purpose of revelation love worth finding with. Cantrue believers be blotted out of the book of life.
There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. Unlike popular doctrines such as eternal unconditional security, the truths of people being blotted out remain. An overcomer is one who is victorious over the temptations, trials, and evils of this. The beast out of the sea 1 the beast out of the sea 2 the beast out of the sea 3 the beast out of the sea 4 the beast out of the earth. The comforting promise of revelation when you are certain of your future, then you can concentrate on your present. 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. The same is true of the book mentioned in exodus 32. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Hence, the book of life was used as an image for gods book of predestination to eternal life psalms 9. The book of life is referred to six times in the book of revelation 3. The title thus conveys the idea of uncovering or revealing.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. I believe the clear purpose of revelation is exactly what it says it is. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Some individuals advocate that true believers can lose their eternal salvation by misquoting revelation 3. Those who have commented on the verse, usually with obvious bias cf. In revelation it talks about the lambs book of life that will be opened on the day of judgement. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. However, in this lesson we will examine this bible verse to discover its true meaning. Blotted out of the book of life revelation 3 on vimeo.
Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the. The book of life, in the human point of view, has names written in it who have a name to live, but are dead, being. Being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday original. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. Have you ever wondered if you can be blotted out of the book of life. To have ones name blotted out of this book signifies a fate of eternal death revelation 3. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. It is written before the foundation of the world rev. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life.
The things following the rapture of the firstfruit. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. This is a messianic psalm speaking of the registry of gods people. It is clear our names are all entered into the book of life, else how could it be erased. 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. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. At the end of the book of revelation, a warning stands as a guard defending gods truth. As described, only those whose names are written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, and have not been blotted out by the lamb, are saved at the last judgment. The correspondence between the vision in revelation 12 and the book of ephesians. The first mention of this book of life is when moses offered to. Perhaps a good place to start is with the last mention of the book of life in the bible. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. Your name can be blotted out the lambs book of life. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry.
T he greek manuscript evidence for the reading book of life biblou tes zoes is hard to trace, for although it appears in the textus receptus, another reading, tree of life tou xulou tes zoes, is in ubs4 without comment and in the majority text in the nkjv interlinear. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him genesis 5. And those who dwell on the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will marvel, when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. The book of life is mentioned in scripture from genesis to revelation. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. Blotting out of the book of life, or the lambs book of life simply represents those in a congregational covenant relationship with god, being cut off from god. The notation is that their habitation would be made desolate and they will be blotted out of the book of the living book of life that they not be written with the righteous.
Bible verses about lambs book of life king james bible. 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. Those who fail to exercise faith prior to death are blotted out of the book. I highly recommend that you read and study it once a year. Csb in the same way, the one who conquers will be dressed in white clothes, and i will never erase his name from the book of life but will acknowledge. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city revelation 22. This article defines the book of life, and discusses revelation. Apr 25, 2018 being blotted out of the book of life in revelation 3. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels.
Now, all of a sudden, i feel that i have lost the joy of my salvation and am extremely worried that sins i have committed or am going to will make me. This book of the living should not be confused with the lambs book of life. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Beast worshipers blotted out commentary a testimony. According to scripture, your name is written in this book of life when you accept jesus as your savior. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. Can a true believer be blotted out of the book of life. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will announce before my father and his angels. Then i was given a measuring rod like a staff, and i was told, rise and measure the temple of god and the altar and those who worship there, but do not measure the court outside the temple.
I will confess his name before my father and before his. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. He knows his own, and he has set the names of his children permanently in his book. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,877,883 views 58. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. 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. The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. What does the bible say about two book of revelation. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. 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.
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