Revelation 3:5
“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”
King James Version
The promise to the overcomer at Sardis — white raiment, his name kept in the book of life, and confessed by Christ before the Father.
Fulfillment References
Matthew 10:32 Revelation 20:15 Exodus 32:32-33 Luke 12:8
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalChrist confesses His own before the Father — the one God acknowledging those clothed in His righteousness.
JewishThe book of life (Ex. 32:32-33; Dan. 12:1) — the register of God's people; white the garment of purity.
CatholicThe robe of righteousness, the name retained in the book of life, Christ's confession of His own.
ProtestantWhite raiment (imputed righteousness), the name secure in the book of life, and Christ confessing the believer (Matt. 10:32).
OrthodoxThe garment of glory and Christ's acknowledgment of the faithful.
DispensationalThe overcomer's assured standing and acknowledgment.
AcademicThe 'book of life' motif (Ex. 32; Ps. 69:28; Dan. 12:1) recurs across Revelation (13:8; 20:15; 21:27).
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