In other words, being erased is a fearful prospect, which i will not allow to happen to those who persevere. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed from. Study bible in hardcover kjv bible life application kjv. Sea released its dead, death and hell turned in their dead. The full life study bible includes a complete crossreference system, maps and charts near relevant texts, book introductions, a detailed subject index, a concordance and 16 fullcolor maps. 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. Several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life.
Previously titled the full life study bible, this new edition includes updated and expanded notes, a new word study feature, and a new interior to meet the needs of spiritfilled christians today. Apr 30, 2017 several passages in scripture mention being blotted out of the book of life. Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. It also may be that the lambs book of life is distinct from the book of life described above. Kjv life in the spirit study bible, top grain leather. This edition of the life application study bible lets you enjoy the bestselling life application features with the timehonored king james version. Bible verses about life as water reflects the face, so ones life reflects the heart whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor for, whoever would love life and see good days must keep their the lord will keep you from all harm he will watch over be very careful, then, how you livenot as unwise but as wise. Lambs book of life bible verses in the king james version kjv about. He that overcomes shall likewise be clothed in white raiment, and i will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but i will confess his. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. In fact, they say just the opposite, that no believer will ever be blotted out. The lord shall never be willing to forgive him, but rather the. So then, at the great white throne judgment, if their names are not found in the book of life, it will show them to be unsaved and worthy of partaking in this particular judgment.
And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Theres not another place more important to have our name placed than in the book of life. World english bible let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. King james bible kjv kindle edition by king james version, god. 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. It simply says, to the one who is in the book, and who conquers in faith. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life. Others say the book of life has the names of everyone living and that names can be blotted out, and that the lambs book of life contains the names of born again believers and those names are eternally secure.
Sep 14, 2014 the books of deeds and book of life are distinguished in rev. By contrast, those with their names written from the foundation of the world represent the truly saved of that covenant registry. 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. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Discover the biblical foundations of life in the spirit the life in the spirit study bible will help guide you into a christcentered, righteous and spiritled lifestyle. What does the bible mean when it says god will blot your name out of the book of life. It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. Let them be blotted out of the book of life, and not be written with the righteous. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis.
This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. Note, some bible commentators say that moses asked to be removed from the book of the living, which is a record of those who are physically alive on the earth at any given time. May 21, 2014 i have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. In a general sense, that state of animals and plants, or of an organized being, in which its natural functions and motions are performed, or in which its organs are capable of performing their functions. It is also alluded to in other passages that remind us that god remembers his people and. 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.
I have been reading some conflicting opinions concerning the book of life and the lambs book of life. Being blotted out of this book results in premature physical death ex. 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. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible.
Does this mean sincere believers can lose their salvation. Jack kelly feels that there are two books but only the bride is in the lambs book of life therefore only the bride will have access to new jerusalem due to revelation 21. 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. Apr 01, 2017 what is the book of life, how do you get in and what will get you blotted out. Forgiving yourself forgiveness kjv removing people from your life self sacrifice shepherds, as kings and leaders substitution asking for forgiveness obliteration self denial but now, if you will, forgive their sinand if not, please blot me out from your book which you have written. Personality profiles highlight over 100 important bible characters. From the ancient streets of jerusalem to modern cities and towns of all sizes, the word in life tm study bible bridges the centuries and helps you relate the people, places, and issues of scripture to your life today. I will not erase his name from the book of life does not necessarily imply that some do have their names erased. 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. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. It also has features specially designed for pentecostal and charismatic christians. Jun 28, 2011 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.
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. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written. There is only one book of life, and names can be removed. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my book ex. No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. There is no other bible that does a better job of engaging the readerusing graphics and innovative features to make the bible more relevant than ever. Lambs book of life and book of life seem to be two different. King james bible kjv kindle edition by king james version, god, king james. The bible is the best selling book in the world, and the king james bible is its most famous. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments.
Not because its out of print or not a bestseller but because its owner has the only copy. Book of life a book which records the name of every individual ever born. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. All translations that follow the textus receptus, such as the kjv, thus incorrectly say book instead of tree of life. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. The book of life can be understood simply as the roster of the living.
Discover hundreds of wellknown phrases, quotations and idioms from the king james version of the holy bible. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. 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, and from the things which are written in this book. He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments.
Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. Bible verses about lambs book of life king james version. Verse 12 indicated not only that the dead will be judged out of the books according to their works, but that another book is opened, which is the 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. Sidebyside companion to your kjv bible helping to keep you focused on what you are reading kjv bible workbooks book 1 by tony jones editor 5. There is one book, however, that you will not find at any bookstore. The solution to the logical predicament attending the various passages regarding the book of life generally results in the proposal that scripture describes at least two and as many as three books associated with life. It is also alluded to in other passages that remind us that god remembers his people and their obedience and sacrifices for his way of life. Apr 25, 2018 even if a christian fails to overcome, this does not mean that their name will get blotted out of the book of life. 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. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Arguing for the tree of life translation instead of the book of life translation are two other verses in the same chapter. Jul 10, 2012 several pundits use the same book position to argue that there is no eternal salvation since names are blotted out of the book of life.
Therefore, this is not an example of a name being blotted out of the book of life. Thousands of life application notes help explain gods word and challenge readers to apply the truth of scripture to life. Book of the living a book which records all those who attain a long life physically. This image, which plays so great a part in christian poetry revelation 3. I will confess his name as one of my faithful servants and soldiers. Youngs literal translation they are blotted out of the book of life, and with the righteous are not written. 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. This video addresses those questions and more concerning the book of life of the. Book of life vs lambs book of life baptist christian forums.
Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. And the lord said unto moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will i blot out of my 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. 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. What does it mean to be blotted out of the book of life. Nov 24, 2007 the book of the living is obviously not the same book. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of it. For over 400 years, the king james version kjv has been the trusted translation for millions of believers, capturing the majesty of gods word and shaping the worship of generations. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. So no christian can ever be blotted out of the book of life.
I am not sure what he is trying to do with those verses, but they do not say that anyone has ever had their name blotted out of the book of life. Verse concepts relationship of father and son angels overcoming through christ overcoming removing people from your life blotted out book of life overcomers defeat white and bright clothes satan, resistance to white cloths victory, over spiritual forces the witness of christ what heaven will be like. Here we discover that a recording angel maintains a book called the book of life. A second passage sometimes cited as a removal of a name from the book of life is from psalms. No christian will have his name blotted from that book. Kjv life in the spirit study bible, bonded leather, black. We have electronic mail from listener charles deyzel in. The nkjv is an update to the wordforword approach of the kjv including vocabulary and grammar, while preserving the classic style and literary beauty of the original 1611 kjv. The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. His eternal identity rests on the fact that he is an individual whose name is written in heaven luke 10.