Bible Questions and Answers

Can a believer’s name be blotted out of the book of life?

According to scripture yes: Exodus 32:33; Revelation 3:5

When we believe the Gospel, repent of our past sins, and are baptised into Jesus Christ by immersion in water, our past sins are washed away. Acts 22:16

We begin a new life in Christ – living by his commandments. Romans 6:4

Jesus told his apostles: Matthew 28:19,20 

After baptism we cannot live a sinless life, but providing we are making a genuine effort to live by Christ’s commandments the sins we commit through weakness will be forgiven by confession in prayer. 1 John 1:7-9 

Paul writes to the Philippians: Philippians 2:12

It is those who endure to the end of their lives who will be saved. Matthew 10:22; Hebrews 3:6; Hebrews 4:14

There are those who make ‘shipwreck’ of their faith. 1 Timothy 1:19; Philippians 3:18

The parable of the sower explains the situation – the different reactions of those who hear the Gospel. Matthew 13:3-23 

To be saved, believers must live according to Christ’s commandments. The parable of building on a rock illustrates this. Luke 6:46-49  

God is not mocked: Galatians 6:7,8 Romans 2:6

The writer to the Hebrews exhorts: Hebrews 10:23-39

I hope you find this helpful.

God bless,
Glenn