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1 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | kalos | 7117 | ||
" . . . logically v. 4 implies that if salvation were to be lost, it would be impossible for that person to be born again, lose it, and then be born again again. This much is clear: whoever openly and consciously rejects Jesus Christ is unregenerate even if he seemed to have been saved ealier." Whether he had lost his salvation or never had it to begin with, "either way, the result is identical." (note at Heb. 6:4ff, NRSV Harper Study Bible) | ||||||
2 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 7127 | ||
"Impossible" is used three other times in the Book of Hebrews. It is impossible for the blood of animals to take away sin (10:4), for God to lie (v. 18), and for anyone to please God without faith (11:6). Here it is impossible to renew those who have fallen away from the faith (v.6).To tell you the truth, the "idea" of the possibility of a Christian 'losing their salvation' doesn't sit well with me, even though I am an Arminian in thought. However, I'm more inclined to go with Ryrie's (in my previous post on this thread) option #1 more than option #2, since a person who confesses Christ (but is not saved in the heart) may 'fall away' and go after things of this world like I did in my own life. However, now that I know Him in my heart as well, I am without excuse!! Therefore, if I renounce Christ now (which will never happen!!), then I can see where this verse may apply to me, giving me a very strict warning! But if you live by the Spirit, then you want to follow God with all your heart, mind and strength in total abandonment to His will.Sources: NKJV Nelson Study Bible, Harper-Collins Anotated NRSV Study Bible | ||||||